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flag Dostyk, Kazakhstan, handles over 85% of China-Europe rail cargo via the Trans-Caspian Route, fueled by rising trade and expanded rail capacity.

flag Dostyk, a Kazakh border town near China’s Xinjiang region, has become a major logistics hub on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, handling over 85% of rail cargo between China and Europe. flag The route, part of China’s New Silk Road, has seen trade volume rise more than sixfold since 2021, driven by Europe’s shift away from Russia and the Suez Canal. flag Kazakhstan has doubled rail capacity at Dostyk, increasing daily train pairs from 12 to 60, with a new northern border crossing planned for 2027. flag Despite harsh weather, the site is expanding rapidly, reflecting growing geopolitical and economic significance.

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