National carrier KTZ has banned the clearance of empty wagons and loading of containerized cargo to China via Dostyk until December 31, APK News reports.
The KTZ order, which the agency has, notes that a restriction has been introduced on the clearance and redirection of empty wagons and the loading of all containerized cargo destined for China via MGSP Dostyk from December 21 to December 31, 2024 inclusive.
The measure applies to all except for regular cycle plants on schedule from the loading stations of Aksu, Zhinishke, Oskemen-1, Novo-Ust-Kamenogorsk, Ridder, Karabatano.
The ban was explained by the accumulation of more than 40 temporarily delayed trains caused by a storm wind of 23-28 m/s and gusts of more than 30 m/s on the Koktuma section, siding 16.