Seacon ShipsManagement Group Shares China's Shipping Expertise at the 2026 Central Asia Transport & Logistics Investment Forum

Astana, Kazakhstan — Seacon ShipsManagement Group was the only Chinese shipping company invited to participate in the 2026 Central Asia Transport & Logistics Investment Forum, held recently in Astan, Kazakhstan. The forum brought together hundreds of representatives from government authorities, transport agencies, international organizations, ports, logistics providers and energy companies to discuss regional connectivity and the future of transport and logistics cooperation across Central Asia.

The event was attended by Maksat Kaliakparov, Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhanibek Tayzhanov, Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with senior government officials and industry leaders.

During the forum, Capt. Yuan Hui, President of Seacon ShipsManagement Group, joined a high-level roundtable discussion focusing on the transformation of global supply chains, the future of international shipping, and the development of the Central Asian transport corridors.

Drawing on Seacon ShipsManagement Group's experience in ship management, shipping operations and integrated maritime services, Capt. Yuan shared the company's practical experience in supporting regional connectivity and strengthening supply chain resilience through professional maritime solutions.

Highlighting the company's recent achievements in green shipping, digital transformation and specialized vessel management, Capt. Yuan noted that the strategic importance of Central Asia continues to grow as global supply chains evolve.

"Shipping companies are not only facilitators of international trade, but also critical enablers of resilient and secure industrial and supply chains," said Capt. Yuan. "Leveraging our expertise in professional ship management and integrated maritime services, Seacon ShipsManagement Group looks forward to working more closely with regional partners to build a safer, smarter, greener and more efficient logistics ecosystem."

Driven by the continued advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, Central Asia is rapidly strengthening its role as a strategic transportation hub connecting Asia and Europe. Meanwhile, the accelerated development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor is creating new opportunities for cross-border logistics and international maritime cooperation.

Supported by its global operational network and extensive industry expertise, Seacon ShipsManagement Group has continued to expand collaboration with international clients and partners across ship management, newbuilding supervision, crew management and integrated maritime services, contributing to the stability and efficiency of global logistics networks.

Looking ahead, Seacon ShipsManagement Group will continue to uphold its philosophy of "International Standards, Local Advantages," leveraging its global resource integration capabilities and professional ship management expertise to deepen cooperation with rail operators, ports, shipping companies and energy enterprises across Central Asia. The company will continue exploring opportunities in ship management, project logistics, multimodal transportation, digital operations and green shipping, contributing to higher-quality Belt and Road cooperation and stronger Eurasian connectivity.