Improving Kazakhstan’s Fashion Supply Chain with New Railway Logistics System
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Launches New Logistics Model Using Talgo Trains for Cargo Transportation
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s fashion retail sector is gearing up for a boost as Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway company introduces a new logistics model utilizing Talgo passenger trains for cargo transportation. This initiative is expected to streamline the supply chain, making it faster and more efficient, as announced by the KTZ press service on April 7.
In a groundbreaking move for the country, a commercial shipment weighing 1,700 kilograms was successfully transported from Astana to Almaty, marking a strategic partnership with Warehouse Management IAA, a leading logistics provider in Kazakhstan that caters to over 80% of fashion retailers. The goal of this new model is to cut down delivery times, optimize transportation expenses, and enhance accessibility to goods in major cities and regions across the country.
The innovative logistics model is set to revolutionize delivery conditions for more than 1,000 street stores and 2,500 retail outlets in Kazakhstan’s largest shopping centers, while also bolstering the availability of goods in various regions by reducing travel time and operational costs.
By utilizing passenger trains for transportation, significant reductions in logistics expenses are expected, along with improved delivery conditions and expanded availability of goods in different regions. KTZ emphasized that this logistics model adheres to safety standards for passengers utilizing rolling stock, providing the business community with a platform for efficient collaboration in transport logistics.
Warehouse Management IAA, ranked among the top 10 largest logistics providers in Kazakhstan, offers its services to prominent global brands such as LC Waikiki, Koton, DeFacto, Adidas, ECCO, Mango, Guess, and Reserved. In partnership with KTZ, the company aims to establish regular transportation routes connecting major cities like Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Atyrau, Karagandy, Kyzylorda, and Kostanai.
This collaboration between KTZ and Warehouse Management IAA is set to revolutionize the fashion retail industry in Kazakhstan, ensuring swift and cost-effective delivery of goods to meet the demands of both consumers and businesses in the country.
