Chinese company Guoyou Materials is developing a project to construct a multifunctional port complex in Kuryk on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea. The project’s investment volume is estimated at $1.1 billion, with the port positioned as a key logistics hub linking China – the Caspian region – the Caucasus – Europe as part of the Middle Corridor development.

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with full commercial operations expected by 2028. The project includes the development of a modern transshipment cluster featuring seven berths, warehouse and logistics facilities, rail and road access, as well as digital cargo management solutions, including TOS systems and EDI integration.

The designed capacity of the first phase will reach up to 180,000 TEU of container cargo per year, up to 180,000 vehicles, and approximately 2–3 million tons of bulk cargo. The port is expected to significantly strengthen the transit potential of the Caspian region and enhance the role of the Middle Corridor in Eurasian logistics.