Two updated automobile checkpoints have been put into operation: Kazygurt on the border with Uzbekistan and Temir Baba on the border with Turkmenistan. The facilities were opened as part of the state program for the modernization of border infrastructure, which is being implemented on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The opening of the Kazygurt checkpoint was attended by Madi Takiev, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Nuralkhan Kusherov, Akim of the Turkestan region.

Madi Takiyev said that the modernization program covers a total of 9 checkpoints located on the borders with China, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Work on a number of facilities, including Kaplanbek, Atameken, Kolzhat and Alakol, has already been completed, and by the end of the year it is planned to modernize the Tazhen, Maikapchagai and Bakhty facilities.

The reconstruction was carried out without closing traffic and reducing capacity. For this purpose, a temporary traffic pattern was organized, which made it possible to avoid queues and maintain uninterrupted freight and passenger traffic.

As a result of the introduction of new technologies, the border crossing time at the updated checkpoints has been reduced to 30 minutes, and the capacity has been increased to 1,000 vehicles per day. Already, the traffic flow through the upgraded checkpoints has increased 2.5 times.

So, if in 2022 640 thousand cars crossed the border, now this figure has increased to 1.5 million. The upgraded Kazygurt checkpoint is a modern technological complex that meets international standards. An automatic vehicle registration system, modern scanning equipment, weight and size systems, as well as X-ray television installations, thermal imagers and radiation monitoring equipment have been introduced here. Traffic flows are separated for pedestrians, cars and trucks, which increases safety and convenience. Automated end-to-end corridors have been set up for trucks, allowing them to pass technical control without stopping.

In parallel with the infrastructure upgrade, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is actively working to digitalize customs procedures. The Keden Information System is being gradually implemented, which represents the transition to a fully integrated digital customs. The system has already automated work with express shipments, accounting of goods and virtual warehouses. A module for declaring goods and services based on artificial intelligence is currently being launched. The goal is to complete the full cycle of electronic declaration and introduce new modules for control, expertise and performance evaluation in 2026, which will significantly simplify and accelerate work for businesses. In addition, other projects are under implementation. Thus, in April, a large-scale reconstruction of the Zhibek Zholy checkpoint on the border with Uzbekistan began. The new complex will include two modern passenger terminals with a total area of 10,000 square meters and a single canopy for vehicles. After the work is completed in July 2026, the checkpoint's capacity will increase to 70 thousand people and up to 2 thousand passenger cars per day.

One of the most innovative areas is the joint Bakhty–Pokitu project with China. The Chinese side is investing about 50 million US dollars in the creation of fully automated logistics centers in both territories. The project plans to use unmanned electric shuttles for cargo transportation, introduce intelligent logistics, AGV terminals, charging stations and ensure full integration of the digital systems of the two countries, creating one of the most technologically advanced transport corridors in the entire region. "The launch of new checkpoints is the result of extensive collaboration between government agencies, specialists, engineers, builders and border guards. We are creating a modern, technological and convenient infrastructure that works for the development of the economy and positions Kazakhstan as an open, reliable and competitive transit hub. In addition, the modernization of checkpoints is a systematic step towards implementing the instructions of the Head of State, aimed at increasing the transit potential of Kazakhstan. We are creating a modern infrastructure that strengthens trade, facilitates business operations and makes Kazakhstan a key logistics hub in the region," said Madi Takiev, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1124825?lang=kk