Rhenus signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Kyrgyz Railways

• Rhenus and Kyrgyz Railways signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to boost freight transport and logistics across Central Asia. 

• Focus on strengthening Kyrgyzstan’s transit role, developing logistics centers and attracting new cargo flows. 

The Rhenus Group, a leading global logistics service provider, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Kyrgyz Temir Zholu, the National Railway Company of the Kyrgyz Republic. The agreement, signed during the German-Kyrgyz Economic Forum in Cholpon-Ata, aims to strengthen collaboration in freight transportation and jointly explore opportunities to develop multimodal logistics solutions across Central Asia. 

Joint initiative to strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s transit role 

The Memorandum outlines a shared commitment to optimize Kyrgyzstan’s transit potential and logistics centers by developing effective solutions to increase cargo flows via existing international multimodal transport routes and to create favorable conditions for transit, export, and import growth.  

Rhenus will contribute its expertise in multimodal logistics, terminal development and rail freight to support the establishment of reliable and scalable transport solutions. The cooperation includes consulting and analytical work, as well as the exchange of know-how and employee training. The joint efforts aim to attract additional cargo flows to the region and to ensure the efficient handling of urgent and special shipments. 

This partnership comes at a pivotal time as Kyrgyzstan, together with China and Uzbekistan, is advancing the construction of the railway linking the three countries. The new line will provide a direct connection into the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, reducing the distance between China and Europe by several hundred kilometers compared to existing routes via Kazakhstan. Beyond improving connectivity, the project also opens new opportunities for cooperation in rail logistics and infrastructure development – areas where Rhenus can actively contribute its expertise to support the region’s integration into global trade networks. 

Strategic step along the Trans-Caspian Corridor 

“With this Memorandum, we are taking another decisive step in our mission along the Trans-Caspian Corridor. As a family-owned company with a long-term vision and international footprint, we believe in strong partnerships and early investment in regions that are redefining their role in global logistics. Together with the national railway, we are committed to supporting the development of future-oriented logistics infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan and contributing to a more connected and resilient logistics landscape in Central Asia,” said Heinrich Kerstgens, Director of Board Projects, Rhenus Group. 

The agreement directly supports the Rhenus Group’s strategy to strengthen its footprint along the Trans-Caspian Corridor by developing integrated logistics solutions tailored to local needs.