As part of its national policy to expand transit potential, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance is modernising nine border checkpoints along its frontiers with China, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
The project includes the construction of modern facilities with complete replacement of outdated infrastructure.
The new checkpoints meet international standards and are equipped with advanced scanning, inspection and automatic vehicle measurement systems.
Since early 2025, four modernised checkpoints have been launched:
- On the Chinese border – Kalzhat and Alakol
- On the Uzbek border – Kaplanbek and Atameken
By the end of this year, five more checkpoints are expected to be completed: Kazyghurt, Tazhen, Temir Baba, Maikapchagai and Bakhty.
The new facilities provide comfortable and secure conditions for border crossing.
Traffic lanes have increased from two to six, inspections are carried out without drivers leaving their vehicles, and average crossing time has been reduced to 30 minutes thanks to full automation.
Digital systems speed up crossings
A key feature is a unified technological corridor that ensures uninterrupted inspection through a one-stop system without additional stops.
Overall, the Ministry of Finance is gradually implementing a broad range of measures to modernise border checkpoints, digitalise and automate customs procedures and enhance border services.
Since 2023, the CarGoRuqsat electronic queue system has been introduced at all external EAEU vehicle checkpoints. This has eliminated traffic congestion along national roads and improved transparency and efficiency in transportation.
A total of 76 business processes have been optimised, reducing vehicle processing time at checkpoints threefold. Three auto hubs and one transport and logistics centre have been launched. The Nur Zholy checkpoint now operates 24/7, while hours have been extended at Alakol and Maikapchagai.
Since 2024, Kazakhstan has also been rolling out the «Keden» system – a unified digital platform with 20 modules, 13 of which are already operational. It includes electronic declarations, logical-format checks, full digital tracking of goods at the Khorgos ICBC, and automated integrated controls. Transit procedures have been accelerated, with remote access now available via a personal account.
Checkpoint capacity has risen from 640,000 vehicles in 2022 to 1.4 mln in 2024. The modernisation is focused on transparency, faster cargo flow and development of the border economy.
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