Kuryk Port serves as a crucial entry point in the Middle Corridor, the maritime trade route linking the Caspian and Black Seas. The recently opened Sarzha Terminal enhances the port's cargo capacity. Our vessel, the Vesalius, along with its specialized crew, conducted extensive dredging operations at the terminal. We take pride in contributing to the advancement of this significant route.

Source: Jandenul

Advancing the Middle Corridor

The Middle Corridor, also known as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, is recognized as a dependable alternative to the northern route through Russia and the southern route via the Suez Canal. However, current sea ports often serve as bottlenecks for cargo movement.

In response, Kazakhstan is intensifying the development of maritime infrastructure, and we are honored to play a role in this progress.

Ensuring Safe Navigation

As a trusted partner in Kazakhstan’s maritime advancements, we deployed our Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD), the Vesalius, along with its expert crew, to perform extensive dredging at the terminal. The operations took place under challenging soil conditions, including very hard rock, and were essential for extending and deepening the access channel and turning basin at Kuryk Port.

These successful dredging operations not only facilitated the safe navigation and maneuverability of large grain cargo vessels and container feeders but also reaffirm our commitment to providing high-quality, technically advanced marine solutions in Kazakhstan.

The Middle Corridor will have a big economic impact on the region. The Turkish, Georgia and Kazakhstan governments are making firm decisions to develop it. We are proud to take part in the development of this important trade route.

^{Stefan Muntoiu, Business Development Manager at Jan De Nul}

Prepared for Increased Cargo Volumes

Kuryk Port is now fully operational and equipped to manage increased volumes of dry and general cargo, making it the first Caspian Sea port ready for the anticipated corridor capacities, with robust support from major local and international stakeholders.

Our team is proud to have contributed to this milestone project, enhancing Kazakhstan’s maritime logistics infrastructure and strengthening its strategic position in the Caspian region as a hub for Trans-Caspian Corridor transportation.

^{Stefan Muntoiu, Business Development Manager at Jan De Nul}

Upcoming Project: New Deep-Sea Port in Georgia

We are also preparing for another significant venture in the Middle Corridor: the construction of a new deep-sea port in Anaklia, Georgia. This project will include the development of a breakwater, access channels, and turning points, resulting in a new port with a cargo capacity of 600,000 containers.