Transport Minister Marat Karabaev reported on the readiness for the transport of grain of the new harvest at the Government session, El.kz cites primeminister.kz.
According to him, since September began increased transportation of grain cargoes by railway transport. Transported 1.05 million tonnes of grain with an increase of 24% compared to last year, of which 867,000 tonnes were exported, and 186,000 tonnes - within the country.
There was a 28% growth in traditional directions of Central Asian countries. Transportation in the direction of Iran through the port of Aktau resumed, the volume for September was 140 thousand tonnes.
"For October we forecast grain transportation in accordance with the needs at the level of 1.25 million tonnes, which is 26% more than in October last year. Until the end of the year, the rate of increased grain transportation in the volume of 1.2-1.3 million tonnes will be maintained on a monthly basis. There are reserves of throughput capacities in export directions of Central Asia," the Minister said.
11.8 thousand grain carriers, including 6 thousand suitable for export, 16 thousand covered wagons for the transport of milling products, as well as for the transport of grain to China, including under export contracts of Prodkorporatsiya are involved in transportations. There is a sufficient fleet of traction resources - the national operator has 1,621 locomotives. In the current year, 185 units were purchased, including 20 shunting locomotives.
There is a special headquarters on the site of the Ministry of Transport, where prompt response measures are taken.