Committee officials stated that the checkpoint is operating in an…
Committee officials stated that the checkpoint is operating in an intensified mode. The Committee on National Security (KNS) border service reports a buildup of cargo vehicles at the 'Kosak' crossing on the Kazakhstan-Russia border in Pavlodar region.
Consensus
- A queue of trucks has formed at the 'Kosak' border crossing point between Kazakhstan and Russia.
- The cause of the queue is a seasonal increase in the transport of fruit and vegetable products.
- The average daily throughput at the 'Kosak' point is about 200-220 trucks.
- The border crossing is operating under an intensified mode of operation.
- Alternative border crossing points are available in the region.
Points of divergence
- The situation has been ongoing for several days. — vesti
- An electronic queuing system is available for truck drivers to reserve crossing times. — vesti
- Additional measures are being taken to increase the throughput capacity. — vesti
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- Seasonal increase in freight traffic causes truck congestion at Kazakhstan-Russia border — Интерфакс