Analysis of Kazakhstan’s Transport Infrastructure in the Context of the Silk Road Economic Belt Development
Analysis of Kazakhstan’s Transport Infrastructure in the Context of the Silk Road Economic Belt Development

Summary/Abstract: This study examines the political and economic realities of the international transportation corridor “The New Silk Road”, analyzes trends in the development of transport infrastructure and transportation from China to the EU in terms of types of transport using the financial indicators of the projects being implemented. Temporal and spatial aspects for transport operations in the economic corridors are considered. Based on the SWOT analysis, the main obstacles and advantages of developing the transit potential of Kazakhstan in comparison with other transit routes are identified, taking into account transport potential, geographical, demographic and economic characteristics. The transport potential is assessed with regard to the socio-economic and natural conditions of Central Asia.

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