The main pain point of Almaty logistics is traffic. Entering and leaving the city during peak hours paralyses deliveries, raises transport costs, and reduces stock turnover. This is exactly why major logistics operators are moving to the Kapshagay highway: direct access to the motorway, proximity to the BAKAD (Big Almaty Ring Road), and prices lower than in the city. Let's break down what this corridor offers and when it's more cost-effective than city industrial zones.
3,500 ₸/m²
warehouse rental on the Kapshagay highway
per month including VAT and utilities — vs 3,900–4,700 ₸/m² for a comparable warehouse within the city
5 km
to the Almaty–Kapshagay highway from Otegen Batyr
4 km to the Almaty city boundary — minimal detours, no city traffic
84.3%
of new warehouse construction — north of the agglomeration
2025: rail and highway access makes the north the main logistics cluster
52,200 m²
Focus Aksengir — the largest new warehouse of 2025
northern Almaty industrial zone — confirms the trend toward developing the northern corridor
Where It Is and Why It Matters
The Kapshagay highway (Almaty–Kapshagay road, heading toward Konyeraev and beyond) is the main northern exit from Almaty. Along it, 5–25 km from the city, a warehouse and industrial cluster is forming:
Key locations:
- Otegen Batyr (formerly Zhetygen): 5 km to the Almaty–Kapshagay highway, 4 km to the city boundary — the most developed industrial zone
- Zhetygen: further from the city, more land available, cheaper
- Baysерке: along the BAKAD, a railway branch 600 m away — strategically important for multimodal logistics
Transport advantages of the corridor:
- Direct access to BAKAD without driving through the city
- Connection to the Western Europe–Western China highway (TRACECA)
- Proximity to railway infrastructure (Baysеrke: 600 m to a rail branch)
- Proximity to Almaty International Airport (15–25 km via BAKAD)
What Is Already Operating on the Kapshagay Highway
In 2025, the northern corridor absorbed 84.3% of all new warehouse construction in the Almaty agglomeration — this is where major investment went:
| Facility | Area | Status (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Aksengir | 52,200 m² | Commissioned |
| Eurasian Logistics Park | 50,300 m² | Commissioned Q4 2025 |
| Mercury Logistics | 44,000 m² | Commissioned 2025 |
| Otegen Batyr Logistics Centres (Warehouse Zhetysu) | 3,600 m² | Rent 3,500 ₸/m²/month |
This track is telling: where the "Eurasian Logistics Park" is built, engineering utilities and roads appear that reduce the cost of subsequent construction of neighbouring facilities.
Renting a Warehouse on the Kapshagay Highway: Real Prices
In 2026, rental rates here are lower than in the city:
| Type of facility | Rate ₸/m²/month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Warm warehouse (Class B), front row | 3,500 ₸ | Includes VAT and utilities |
| Unheated warehouse / cold shed | 2,200–2,800 ₸ | Otegen Batyr, Zhetygen |
| Production base with office | 3,800–4,500 ₸ | With infrastructure |
Difference vs city industrial zones (Alatau, Turksib): 15–25% savings on rent.
Hidden savings — transport costs
Building a Warehouse on the Kapshagay Highway
Land Costs
Land plots in the Otegen Batyr and Zhetygen industrial zones are cheaper than Almaty's city zones:
| Location | Plot price (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Alatau district (within Almaty) | 60,000–130,000 ₸/m² |
| Otegen Batyr (5 km from city) | 30,000–65,000 ₸/m² |
| Zhetygen (15 km from city) | 15,000–35,000 ₸/m² |
| Bayserke (BAKAD + rail) | 20,000–50,000 ₸/m² |
The difference vs the city is 2 to 4 times the land price. For a project on a 3,000 m² plot, the saving is 90–270 million tenge on land alone.
Construction Costs
Building outside Almaty is similar in price to city rates, but with minor differences:
| Parameter | Almaty (within city) | Kapshagay highway (5–15 km) |
|---|---|---|
| Steel frame | +10–20% for seismic | +10–20% (same seismic zone) |
| Labour | More expensive | 5–10% cheaper |
| Material logistics | Base cost | +3–5% (slight distance) |
| Utility connections | Expensive technical conditions | Cheaper in zones with ready infrastructure |
| Total construction cost | Base | -5–10% vs city |
Seismic Conditions Outside the City
Important note: the Kapshagay highway remains in a high seismic activity zone. Almaty's seismic zoning extends to adjacent territories — SP RK 2.03-30-2017 applies in both Otegen Batyr and Bayserke. You cannot cut corners on seismic reinforcement.
State technical review — also mandatory outside the city
Infrastructure: What's Available, What's Not
| Infrastructure | Otegen Batyr | Zhetygen | Bayserke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (10 kV overhead line) | Available | Available (limited) | Available |
| Gas | Available | Limited | Available |
| Water supply | Available | Wells / trucked in | Available |
| Sewage | Available in industrial zones | Septic tank | Available |
| Internet (fibre) | Available | Limited | Available |
| Rail branch | No | No | 600 m |
Tip: Bayserke has a rail branch 600 m away. If your logistics include rail shipments (metal, bulk goods, containers) — this is a significant advantage.
What Businesses Suit the Kapshagay Highway
Excellent fit:
- Distribution across Almaty and the Almaty region (access to all highways without going through the city)
- Transit logistics (Khorgos → Almaty → Bishkek / Astana)
- E-commerce fulfilment with delivery across Kazakhstan
- Manufacturing with regular raw material deliveries and finished goods dispatch
- Car dealerships and service centres (automotive cargo + highway)
Less suitable:
- Retail click-and-collect points (inconvenient for customers to travel out of town)
- Pharmaceuticals requiring a city address for the warehouse
- Companies with daily staff commutes from the city centre
We'll find a plot and calculate a construction estimate for a warehouse near the Kapshagay highway
StroyHub knows the industrial zones of the Almaty agglomeration — we'll select a location for your logistics and provide an estimate within 24 hours.