Abstract. The development of the global economy, the growth of international trade, and the increasing complexity of supply chains are increasing the strategic importance of transport and logistics systems. As part of these processes, transport and logistics services are becoming a key driver of economic growth for countries with high transit potential. The Republic of Kazakhstan is located in the center of the Eurasian continent and at the intersection of major land routes connecting Europe and Asia. This situation creates objective preconditions for strengthening the country’s role in the system of international transport corridors and effectively utilizing its transport and logistics potential. The purpose of this article is to comprehensively analyze the possibilities for increasing Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics potential in the context of developing international transport corridors and identify priority areas for its implementation. The study examined the operations of the main international transport corridors passing through Kazakhstan, the dynamics of transit freight traffic, and the level of development of transport infrastructure. Particular attention was paid to the role of rail transport and multimodal logistics hubs. The results of the study showed that the country’s transport and logistics potential is currently realized primarily through transit, and the level of added value is limited. In conclusion, it was substantiated that improving transport infrastructure, developing a network of logistics hubs, and introducing digital technologies are the main conditions for increasing Kazakhstan’s competitiveness in the international transport system.

Key words: transport and logistics potential, international transport corridors, transit, rail transport, multimodal transportation, logistics hub, transport infrastructure.