Kazakhstan's AI-driven push to revolutionize air cargo logistics by 2025
Kazakhstan is moving towards fully digital air cargo logistics with the introduction of AI-powered tools. The new system, aligned with the IATA e-Freight standard, aims to cut processing times and streamline customs procedures for international shipments. The digitisation effort will slash data entry times for commercial documents from 30 minutes to just seconds. This follows successful integration with the Ministry of Agriculture’s veterinary control system, allowing domestic air freight to use electronic air waybills.
The next phase requires approval from the Ministry of Finance to recognise electronic air waybills as legally valid within customs declarations. Once implemented, this will enable fully paperless and automated customs clearance for air cargo. The unified e-Freight platform already connects 17 Kazakh airports and 56 air carriers. It also supports end-to-end cargo monitoring and analytics for authorities. Integration with the KEDEN customs clearance system for international routes is nearly complete, further speeding up cross-border logistics.
The changes are designed to accelerate international trade and strengthen Kazakhstan’s role as a regional transit hub. Faster processing and reduced paperwork will improve efficiency for businesses and customs officials alike. The system’s full rollout depends on final regulatory approvals for electronic documentation.
