Chinese company Guoyou Materials is developing a project to build a multifunctional port complex in Kuryk on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea. Total investment in the project is estimated at $1.1 billion, and the facility is positioned as a key link in the logistics chain China – Caspian – Caucasus – Europe within the development of the Middle Corridor.

Construction works are scheduled to begin in 2026, with the port expected to become fully operational in 2028. The project предусматривает создание современного перегрузочного кластера, включая seven berths, warehousing and logistics facilities, rail and road access infrastructure, as well as the implementation of digital cargo flow 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 units of vehicles, and approximately 2–3 million tons of bulk cargo. The project is expected to significantly strengthen the transit potential of the Caspian region and enhance the role of the Middle Corridor in Eurasian logistics.