BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 25. Kazakhstan
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the Almaty SkyHub
transport and logistics hub project with YTO Express Executive
Director Zhou Jian and Pinduoduo Head of International Business Wen
Peichen today in Almaty, according to the president’s press
service.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Kazakhstan-China
Investment Forum.
The parties noted significant potential for mutually beneficial
cooperation in logistics and e-commerce, including within the
framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Tokayev said Kazakhstan plans to increase the share of
e-commerce to 20% of total trade by 2030. According to the
president, joint efforts with Chinese partners could help achieve
this target ahead of schedule.
Particular attention was paid to the Almaty SkyHub transport and
logistics hub project, which is aimed at ensuring the rapid
processing of goods for delivery to the European Union, Eurasian
Economic Union and Central Asian countries. The project is expected
to support the development of Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics
sector in the southern region of the country.
Tokayev positively assessed the work of the Qazpost-YTO joint
venture, which widely uses intelligent IT solutions and automation
in logistics processes. To date, the company, established by YTO
Express and Kazpost, has delivered 12.5 million parcels.
Zhou Jian thanked Tokayev for his support in implementing major
projects. The YTO Express executive director briefed the president
on the company’s experience in developing efficient supply chains
and digitalizing logistics processes. During the meeting, Wen
Peichen said that a joint project with Pinduoduo will be launched
in Kazakhstan in October 2026.
