ERSAI container terminal and Caspian logistics hub
Core Business · Logistics

Smart and Resilient Port
on the Middle Corridor

An integrated Caspian Sea port connecting six markets through the Middle Corridor — with seven berths, a 120,000 TEU container terminal and multimodal rail, road and maritime connectivity from a single hub.

01 · Middle Corridor · TITR

One gateway. Six markets. Global reach.

ERSAI Port at Kuryk is a strategic gateway on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), connecting the Caspian Sea with six key markets: the EAEU, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Türkiye, Europe and Iran. From a single multimodal hub, ERSAI connects regional trade flows with China and global markets across Eurasia.

6
Corridor markets
14–18
Days China → EU
×6
Container growth 2025

Explore the routes and markets on the map.

02 · Integrated Port & Marine Solutions

Connected Port. Integrated Operations

Integrated port infrastructure, a single operating platform and SEZ advantages provide a reliable gateway for maritime, cargo and logistics operations on the Caspian Sea.

ERSAI provides comprehensive port and marine support for commercial vessels operating across the Middle Corridor — from berthing and cargo handling to technical services, maintenance and seasonal lay-up.

Integrated marine, logistics, technical and accommodation facilities enable safe, efficient and compliant operations year-round, including during the winter season.

Berthing and Mooring

Secure berth allocation (quay, jetty, Single-Row Mooring or Double-Row Mooring)

Winter lay-up

Hot & cold

Lifting/Launching
Dry Storage and Berthing
Waste Disposal
Bunkering Services

Fresh water and fuel

Cargo Handling Operations
03 · Integrated Port & Marine Solutions

Port Facilities

350,000 m²
Harbour area
1,300 m
Mooring capacity
1,600 m
Access channel
5 m
Water min. depth
Jetty 1, 2
OOG/HW & General Cargo
Jetty 3, 4
Container terminal
Jetty 5
Ro-Ro
Jetty 6
Service
Jetty 7
Bulk Cargo
ERSAI port aerial view with jetties
Jetty 1
General & oversized cargo
The main cargo line handling general and oversized cargo, served by heavy-lift and mobile cranes for project and break-bulk shipments.
BerthJetty 1
FunctionGeneral & oversized
Cargo line615 m
Tap another jetty to compare berths.
ERSAI–Atasu container terminal
04 · Container Terminal · JV with Atasu Group

Multimodal Container Terminal

A joint venture between ERSAI and the Atasu Group, the terminal connects sea, rail and road in a single multimodal hub, facilitating container flows between China, Central Asia, the Caucasus and Europe with the advantages of Kazakhstan’s SEZ regime.

Container Terminal Area

50,000 m²

Marine Berths
  • 2 dedicated jetties, 155 m each
  • Maximum vessel capacity up to 20,000 DWT
Railway Infrastructure
  • 10 km of internal tracks
  • Rail yard capacity for simultaneous spotting and staging of up to 300 railcars
Annual Handling Capacity (Phase 1)

Up to 120,000 TEU

Equipment
  • 2 RMG (Rail-Mounted Gantry) port cranes for container handling
  • Locomotives, forklifts, reach stackers, tugboat, trailers
Intermodal Connectivity

Direct integration with national rail and road networks, as well as Caspian maritime routes

05 · Port Capacity

Cargo and Heavy Lift Operations

Up to 1,000 tonnes

Heavy-lift handling for oversized and project cargo

Up to 100 m in length

Capability to handle exceptionally long cargo

Up to 16 m in width and height

Designed for large-scale project cargo

60–1,000 tonne lifting capacity

Port and crawler cranes for heavy and complex lifts

100+ specialized handling units

Cranes, forklifts and self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs)

Conventional lift & Ro-Ro operations

Flexible vessel loading and unloading

660,000 m² project cargo area

Extensive storage and laydown capacity

Up to 50 tonnes/m² ground bearing capacity

Engineered for heavy project cargo and equipment

06 · Integrated Port & Marine Solutions

Digital Port & Smart Logistics

Middle Corridor Integration
  • Full integration with the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR / Middle Corridor)
  • Single-window digital platform connecting clients, operators and government authorities
  • End-to-end cargo and supply chain visibility
Automation & Operational Intelligence
  • Terminal Operating System (TOS) for real-time terminal and cargo management
  • AI/ML-enabled planning of cargo flows, equipment and operational resources
  • Data-driven decision-making to improve speed, efficiency and asset utilization
Intermodal Connectivity
  • Integrated sea, rail and road operations within one logistics platform
  • Formation of accelerated export and transit container trains
  • Reduced cargo handling, dwell time and transshipment cycles
Safety, Security & Compliance
  • Integration with customs, inspection and cargo scanning systems
  • Video analytics and intelligent access control
  • Compliance with international maritime standards, including ISPS and IMO requirements
Sustainability & Green Port
  • Green Port approach to reducing emissions and environmental impact
  • Optimization of energy and resource consumption
  • Potential integration of renewable and alternative energy solutions