Sea transportation
KTZ Express offers reliable and efficient sea freight solutions using key ports of the Caspian and Black Seas. We ensure stable logistics in international connections between China, Central Asian countries, the Caucasus, Turkey, Europe, and the Persian Gulf, using sea freight as part of integrated intermodal solutions.
What is sea freight?
Sea freight is a logistics service in which cargo is transported by sea between ports using various types of vessels (dry cargo ships, ferries, container ships). This mode of transport is especially effective for large shipments, containerized goods, heavy and oversized cargo that require cost-efficient and reliable delivery over long distances.
Geography of sea freight
KTZ Express operates actively on key routes, connecting seaports with land and railway infrastructure:
Aktau Port (Kazakhstan) — a strategic export–import hub on the Caspian Sea
Ports of Poti and Batumi (Georgia) — access to the Black Sea and onward to Europe
Kuryk Port (Kazakhstan) — ferry connection with the ports of Baku and Alat
Port of Istanbul (Turkey) — connecting sea and rail routes along the East–West axis
Port of Alat (Azerbaijan) — the logistics hub of the South Caucasus
We provide cargo delivery from China and Central Asia through Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, and the countries of Eastern and Southern Europe, with further transportation to the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Intermodal logistics
Sea freight is an integral part of multimodal logistics. We integrate sea delivery with:
- Via railway routes through Kazakhstan, China, and towards the EU
- By road transport within the CIS countries, the Caucasus, and Europe
- Warehousing operations, transshipment, and customs clearance
Thanks to this integration, we provide clients with “door-to-door” solutions, where sea freight is just one link in a well-organized supply chain.
Advantages
Own infrastructure
We use KTZ group terminals as well as the fleet of Kazakh dry cargo vessels on the Aktau–Baku routes and back.
Reliability and regularity
Regular sailings, stable schedule, flexible timing, and coordination with rail transport schedules.
Geographical coverage
Ability to deliver from Central Asia to Europe and back, as well as to Middle Eastern countries.
Comprehensive support
Consolidation, storage, transshipment, forwarding, customs clearance, and tracking in a single window.
Flexibility of freight solutions
Container shipping, vessel batches, RO-RO, ferry deliveries — we select the appropriate format for any cargo.
Which cargoes can be transported by sea?
Container cargo (FCL and LCL)
Food and agricultural products
Chemical and petrochemical products
Metals and construction materials
Equipment, machinery, and components
Consumer goods
Get a consultation Contact us for a personalized sea freight offer. KTZ Express specialists will develop the optimal route, calculate timelines, and provide competitive sea freight rates considering your route, volume, and type of cargo.