Kazakh exporters worried as KTZ plans another fee hike

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov. Image: Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

Kazakh Railways (KTZ) wants to raise its fees for rail freight. The rail operator and infrastructure manager points to its outstanding debt as the culprit for a potential price hike. KTZ earlier received criticism for frequently raising its fees. Kazakh exporters are worried about their competitiveness.

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Kazakh exporters worried as KTZ plans another fee hike

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov. Image: Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

Kazakh Railways (KTZ) wants to raise its fees for rail freight. The rail operator and infrastructure manager points to its outstanding debt as the culprit for a potential price hike. KTZ earlier received criticism for frequently raising its fees. Kazakh exporters are worried about their competitiveness.

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