Kazakhstan is investing around USD 179 million in dredging and berth reconstruction at the Caspian ports of Aktau, Kuryk and Bautino, aiming to raise Middle Corridor capacity to 10 million tons per year by 2028 and allow fully loaded vessels to operate despite falling water levels.
Kazakhstan is ramping up investment in its Caspian Sea port infrastructure to support fast‑growing freight flows along the Middle Corridor between China and Europe. According to regional business and transport reports, a major dredging and infrastructure upgrade is underway at Aktau, including deepening the port waters and reconstructing key berths so that vessels with a draft of 6–7 meters can be fully loaded. Similar dredging projects are being carried out at the nearby ports of Kuryk and Bautino, all aimed at mitigating limitations caused by the shrinking Caspian Sea and increasing overall cargo‑handling capacity.
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