nCa Report The official ceremony of launching the ePacket CAINIAO postal channel to Kazakhstan recently took place at the Khorgos Dry Port International Logistics Park. ePacket Plus is an advanced logistics service specially designed to track and deliver parcels from Chinese trading platforms to Kazakhstan. This service meets modern logistics standards and is aimed at the … [Read more...]
Does Uzbekistan need transit integration?
For the Central Asian states, the issue of direct participation in international transit cargo transportation is becoming relevant. Integration into the global transport network allows not only to expand the market for export products abroad, but also to join the intermediate trade turnover between countries and receive bonuses for the transit of goods through their … [Read more...]
Iran-China freight train relaunched
Iran-China freight train was relaunched at Aprin dry port, in Eslamshahr county, southwest of Tehran city, on Sunday (21 Jul). Relaunching this train was simultaneous with launching first phase of the China-Europe rail corridor, in a ceremony attended by Miad Salehi, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI), as well as chargé d'affaires of the Chinese … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan to Repair Road to Turkmenistan Border
The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan is planning to repair a 229-kilometer highway leading from Zhanaozen to Kenderli and onward to the border with Turkmenistan. This project aims to improve transportation infrastructure and boost the tourism potential of the Mangystau region, particularly the resort village of Kenderli, according to the ministry. The existing road … [Read more...]
The capacity of the eastern direction of the North-South transport corridor through Kazakhstan will increase to 10 million tons per year
"In whatever country the International North–South Transport Corridor begins and ends, almost all of its routes run through Kazakhstan," Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin said during his remarks at the opening of the first transport trade and export forum "North-South" in Aktau. According to him, by 2027, the capacity of the eastern direction of the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed the construction of a new railway line – Turkmenistan will soon begin construction of a logistics center in Torghundi
A trilateral meeting of representatives of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan took place on the sidelines of the first transport trade and export forum in Aktau. The parties discussed the possibility of building a new railway line Torghundi – Herat – Kandahar – Spin-Buldak, which will run from the western border of Turkmenistan through Afghanistan to Pakistan and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia Sign Roadmap for North-South Transport Corridor
Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia have signed a Roadmap for the synchronous development of the potential of the eastern route of the North-South transport corridor for 2024-2025, according to the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan. The implementation of this document by 2027 will increase the capacity of the corridor to 15 million tons per year, and by 2030 to 20 … [Read more...]
Chinese freight train to enter Iran from Turkmenistan: envoy
The Iranian envoy to China has said that a Chinese transit train will enter Iran from Incheh Borun Crossing after crossing Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Mohsen Bakhtiar, Iran's ambassador to China, wrote on the X social network that "In continuation of the efforts of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to strengthen the transit position of the country in the transfer … [Read more...]
Afghanistan Sees Exports to Central Asia Surge Through Torghundi Port
Afghan officials report a significant rise in exports to Central Asian nations, particularly Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, via Herat's Torghundi dry port, according to the official Afghan news agency Alemarah. The export volume has doubled compared to the previous year, officials say. Last year, an average of 15 trucks carrying Afghan goods crossed the port … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan invites Turkmen exporters and business representatives to the North-South Transport Forum
Exporters and business representatives from Turkmenistan are invited to the North-South Transport Trade and Export Forum, which will be held on 19-20 July 2024 in Aktau under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan S.M. Zhumangarin. The event will be organized by the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event will … [Read more...]
Logistics Company from Chinese Shandong Seeks Partnership with Turkmenistan
A recent meeting in Ashgabat explored potential collaboration between Turkmenistan's logistics sector and one of the major players of transport sector from China. Representatives from the Turkmen Association of Transport and Logistics Companies ("Turkmen logistika") met with officials from Shandong Hi-Speed Qilu Eurasia Railway Logistics Co., a leading logistics operator in … [Read more...]
Tokyo-Osaka Logistics Tunnel is not replicable in Central Asia but it encourages the quest for out of the box solutions
nCa Commentary Japan is planning to build the Tokyo-Osaka Logistics Tunnel, a nearly 500km network of hi-tech, automated conveyor belts – called the Autoflow-Road – to transport goods It will be a zero-emissions solution for moving the cargo between the two major cities of Japan. It will also replace 25000 trucks. Apart from ecological concerns caused by the trucks … [Read more...]
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project Reaches Implementation Stage – Part Two
nCa Report Jogorku Kenesh, the parliament of Kyrgyzstan, passed on 19 June 2024 the bill to approve the construction of the CKU (China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway line project). The adoption of the bill clears the way for the start of construction of the railway line. The Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Yrysbek Bariev, said, “This route will be able to … [Read more...]
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project Reaches Implementation Stage – Part One
nCa Report The Chin-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway project has reached the implementation stage. The construction work is expected to start any time between August and October this year. A ceremony was held in Beijing on 6 June 2024 to sign an agreement on the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. The agreement was signed by the heads of transport … [Read more...]
Ulyanovsk Region intends to reach the Persian Gulf and South Asia through Turkmenistan
The Ulyanovsk region of Russia eyes on a new trade route reaching the Persian Gulf and South Asia, with Turkmenistan as the key link. This ambitious plan is evidenced by the development of a new Ulyanovsk-Ashgabat-Incheh Boroun/Serakhs block train route, a collaborative effort between Russian and Turkmen specialists within the East Caspian railway corridor. The news was … [Read more...]
Iran anticipates Turkmen Sulfur Transit via New Caspian Railway
Iranian authorities have announced plans to commence the transit of sulfur from Turkmenistan via the recently inaugurated Rasht-Caspian Port railway. This new route, operational since 20 June, signifies a significant step forward in regional connectivity. The 37-kilometer Rasht-Caspian railway connects the city of Rasht to the Caspian Sea port of Caspian in Enzeli. This … [Read more...]
From East to West and from North to South: The Future of the Eurasian Transport Network
The EDB has identified ten systemic elements of the Eurasian Transport Network Concept. This concept aims to establish and enhance sustainable, accessible and efficient transport links across Eurasia. The concept is detailed in a report that reviews the current situation, provides development projections for five key transport corridors in Eurasia and presents key projects and … [Read more...]
IRU says Southern Corridor experiences boost in freight volumes
The southern branch of the east-west corridor offers unparalleled connectivity. A 20-day road transport operation is a recent example of that. Goods were transported by road from Shanghai, under the TIR system, to the Armenian capital of Yerevan in just 20 days. The truck exited China from the Khorgos border crossing between China and Kazakhstan, before transiting … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan Eye Diversification of Middle Corridor
Chairman Rovshan Rustamov of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC met with his counterpart, Chairman of the Turkmen Railways Agency Azat Atamuradov, and a high-level delegation from the Turkmen Marine and River Ways agency (Turkmendenizderyayollary) during a recent working visit to Ashgabat. Discussions focused on strengthening railway cooperation between the two countries, with an aim … [Read more...]
New Trade Route Opens: Kazakhstan to UAE via Afghanistan and Pakistan
A landmark pilot project has successfully completed a new multimodal transportation route from Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). KTZ Express JSC, QazTrade JSC, and their Pakistani partner, National Logistics Corporation (NLC), collaborated to deliver cargo from Kazakhstan to Jebel Ali port in the UAE via Afghanistan and Pakistan. This route offers a fresh … [Read more...]
State Customs Service of Turkmenistan announces the possibility of preliminary electronic notification of goods imported into the country
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan announced a new initiative to simplify import procedures. Effective 1 June 2024, carriers and interested parties can submit preliminary electronic information about goods destined for Turkmenistan before their physical arrival. Preliminary electronic information can be submitted to Customs authorities through: • the ASYCUDA World … [Read more...]
Caspian-Black Sea Corridor Agreement Nears Completion, Signing Expected in September 2024
A quadrilateral intergovernmental agreement to establish the Caspian Sea-Black Sea international transport corridor is nearing finalization, with a potential signing ceremony planned for September 2024 in Bucharest, Romania. This statement follows an online meeting held on 30 May 2024, to discuss the draft agreement, according to the Turkmen Agency of Maritime and River … [Read more...]
Chinese trucks cross Caspian Sea in Middle Corridor TIR pilot
The three TIR trucks departed from China’s inland cities of Zhengzhou and Urumqi, before exiting China via the Khorgos-Nur Zholy border crossing. After crossing the Caspian Sea by ferry, the trucks reached their destinations in Azerbaijan and Georgia. The 6,600km journey took two weeks. This is the first time that Chinese trucking companies have taken this route using the … [Read more...]
First TIR logistics hub opens in Western China in boost to pan-Asian trade
A new TIR logistics hub accredited by IRU, the first-of-its-kind, was inaugurated yesterday in Kashgar, China, a major city and trade gateway in the western region of Xinjiang, close to Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and Tajikistan. The unique facility brings together all essential transit services under one roof: customs clearance, warehousing, cargo handling, route development, and … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan See Continued Growth in Cargo Transport
Turkmenistan is one of the most important trade partners of Uzbekistan and plays an important role in transporting the country's foreign trade goods abroad via the southern route, the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan said in a comment. In particular, for commercial purposes, transit goods to a third country are transported by roads and railways of the two countries. By … [Read more...]
“Black Sea – Caspian Sea”: unlimited opportunities for friendship and partnership
Konstantin Sabiashvili, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Turkmenistan This year, on May 26, Georgia celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the restoration of state independence. For centuries, the Georgian people have tirelessly fought for independence and the right to determine their own destiny. As you know, Georgian statehood dates back more than three … [Read more...]
CIS Approves Action Plan for Enhanced International Transport Corridors
The action plan for optimizing infrastructure and developing international transport corridors passing through the territories of the CIS member states for the period up to 2030 was approved at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States held in Ashgabat on 24 May 2024. The action plan aims to strengthen cooperation between … [Read more...]
Washington D.C. Hosts Annual Trans-Caspian Forum, Outlines Challenges
Assel Satubaldina The Caspian Policy Center organized the eighth Annual Trans-Caspian Forum on May 21 in Washington, D.C., to discuss the current challenges and prospects for a multi-modal Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) to maximize its capacity. From L to R: Tamar Satterwhite from the Commercial Law Development Program; Winnie Wang from the World Bank; … [Read more...]
Potential of the Trans-Caspian corridor discussed in Brussels
A round table was held in Brussels on the perspectives of the EU's Global Gateway initiative and unlocking the full potential of the Trans-Caspian transport corridor. The event was attended by the heads of the European Commission, including the EU Directorate General for Transport, the European External Relations Service and other EU institutions. The heads of diplomatic … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan explores the possibilities of a transport corridor from the Asia-Pacific region to Europe
The transport delegation of Turkmenistan visited Kyrgyzstan, the city of Osh, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported on 15 May 2024. Kyrgyz colleagues met the Turkmen delegation at the Dostuk Avtodorozhny checkpoint. The purpose of the visit of the Turkmen delegation is to study the route of the multimodal corridor: “Asia-Pacific … [Read more...]
First Agroexpress Train Delivers Oat Flakes from Russia to India via Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
The first Agroexpress train carrying oat flakes departed Russia for India. This inaugural trip utilized the eastern route of the North-South International Transport Corridor, traversing Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. This multimodal shipment of cargo was organized by the logistics arm of Russian Railways "Russian Railways Logistics" and LLC "Dry Port Yuzhnouralsky" … [Read more...]
The possibilities of the Turkmenbashi port in the development of the Caspian corridor presented in Budapest
The 2nd meeting of the Transport Coordinating Committee of the Organization of Turkic States was held on 25-26 April in Budapest, Hungary. The focus of the delegates' meeting was on measures to simplify transport and transit operations along the Trans-Caspian International East-West Corridor (Middle Corridor), digitalization of transportation procedures, improvement of … [Read more...]
New Transport Corridor linking Central Asia, the CIS and South Asia, Aims to Leverage Afghanistan’s Transit Potential
On 23 April 2024, Uzbekistan hosted the first gathering of the working group focused on developing the “Belarus – Russia – Kazakhstan – Uzbekistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan” multimodal transport corridor. Ministers and deputy ministers of transport from participating nations convened in a hybrid format in Termez to discuss the project's future. This new corridor prioritizes … [Read more...]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan discussed issues of transport connectivity – a logistics center to be created in Torghundi
Afghanistan’s delegation, led by Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi, met with a Turkmen delegation headed by Director of the Agency for Transport and Communications Mammetkhan Chakiyev in Kabul on 26 April 2024. The meeting, held in Kabul, focused on strengthening trade and transportation cooperation between the two countries. Leveraging their strategic … [Read more...]
Black Sea-Caspian Sea transport route on table: Romania calls Turkmenistan, Georgia and Azerbaijan for talks
On April 26, 2024, the Romanian Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting between, Turkmenistan Ambassador Annamammet Annaev and the newly appointed Secretary of State of the Romanian Foreign Ministry, Ms.Ana Tinca. At the beginning of the meeting, the parties noted the positive experience of interaction between the two countries. In this context, the following priority areas were … [Read more...]
TEIF 2024: Azerbaijani Businesses Eye Investment Opportunities in Turkmenistan
Rifat Sultan-zadeh, Vice Chairman of the Caspian Logistics Solutions (CLS) holding company, expressed keen interest from Azerbaijani private companies in investing in Turkmenistan. During his presentation titled "The future of the Caspian-Black Sea region depends on investments in Turkmenistan" at the sidelines of the International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investment in the … [Read more...]
Russian Railways Offers Discount for Metal Exports on North-South Corridor
Russian Railways has implemented a significant discount for transporting ferrous metals through the eastern branch of the North-South international transport corridor. This route traverses Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The company's board approved a coefficient of 0.5 applied to the existing tariff for metal transportation in wagons. This translates to a 50% discount for … [Read more...]
Fresh Turkmen Tomatoes Take a Seafaring Journey to Russia
The first shipment of fresh tomatoes, a total of 800 tons, arrived in Russia from Turkmenistan by sea. This voyage utilized the North-South International Transport and Transit Corridor via the Caspian Sea, connecting Turkmenbashi seaport with the Russian port of Olya. This inaugural ferry trip carried 40 specialized container trucks designed to maintain the necessary … [Read more...]
TRACECA and Turkmenistan discuss further steps for enhanced cooperation on trade corridor
On 16 April 2024, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between Asset Asavbayev, Secretary General of the TRACECA Permanent Secretariat, and Mammetkhan Chakiyev, Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, Asavbayev outlined ongoing TRACECA initiatives, including efforts to improve multimodal … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan launched second section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabad high-speed highway
On Wednesday, 17 April 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the opening ceremony of the Tejen-Mary section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat high-speed highway. Construction of the 600-kilometer highway began in January 2019 and is progressing in three stages: Ashgabat-Tejen (203 km) - completed in October 2021 Tejen-Mary (109 km) - inaugurated in … [Read more...]
Opening of second section of Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway in holistic perspective
Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova It is road to prosperity. It is road to partnership. It is the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway, the second section of which was inaugurated on 17 April 2024 in a ceremony led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The 109km segment of the highway that was opened in the presence of the top government officials, heads of diplomatic missions based … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan decides to establish railway connection with Pakistan through Trans-Afghan rail link
Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to expand the Trans-Afghan rail link to enhance rail connectivity to boost transit, bilateral, and regional trade, report several media outlets including the Business Recorder. A meeting took place on 9 April 2024 in Islamabad between the Federal Secretary Railways and Chairman Pakistan Railways Board Syed Mazhar Ali Shah and the Ambassador … [Read more...]
Embassy of Turkmenistan to Belgium hosted a transport briefing
On 5 April 2024, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels organized a briefing with the participation of a representative of the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan. The briefing brought together the heads of European media and scientific and think tanks. The main topic of discussion was the strategies of Turkmenistan's transport diplomacy, the innovative … [Read more...]
Tajikistan and Turkmenistan Agree on Common Transport Pricing Policy – communication cooperation discussed
Tajikistan and Turkmenistan have agreed to develop a common pricing policy in the field of transport and logistics. This agreement was reached during a meeting in Dushanbe between the Minister of Transport of Tajikistan, Azim Ibrohim, and the Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Mametkhan … [Read more...]
The new corridors of global trade
Tatiana Rey-Bellet, Director TIR and Transit at IRU Recent crises have shifted global trade routes. Trade facilitation tools and digitalisation are needed more than ever to facilitate the flow of goods. Geopolitical developments over the past few years have redefined trade routes, with freight flows through traditional routes, such as the northern Eurasian corridors, … [Read more...]
Pakistan Breaks Ground on Central Asian Trade with First Direct Shipment to Tajikistan
Recently, the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) of Pakistan carried out the first direct delivery of cargo to Tajikistan. A batch of Pakistani potatoes travelled 1,400 km in just 7 days, reaching Dushanbe, Tajikistan's capital, via a China-routed path bypassing Afghanistan. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, the first direct shipment of cargo was … [Read more...]
Turkmenbashi International Port announces 50% discounts on all types of transit cargo
The Turkmenbashi International Seaport announces a grandiose promotion: a 50% discount on all types of transit cargo, the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary" reports. The discount is provided to all shippers, regardless of the country of origin or destination of the cargo and applies to all types of transit cargo, including … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s TULM Offers Discounts on CASCA+ Corridor
The Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan (TULM) is facilitating imports and expanding rail transportation options. They offer multimodal cargo movement for essential goods entering the country. TULM highlights their services for cargo originating in Türkiye. They propose a multimodal solution using Etrek station (Balkan province, bordering Iran) – a key logistics … [Read more...]
TIR-EPD system is in effect at all customs posts of Turkmenistan
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan has implemented the TIR-Electronic Pre-Declaration (TIR-EPD) system at all border checkpoints, including Altyn Asyr, Artyk, Sarakhs, Serkhetabat, Imamnazar, Farap, Dashoguzavtoyollary, and Garabogaz. This digital initiative simplifies and expedites the movement of international cargo across Turkmenistan's borders. Developed by the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan offers Armenia to benefit from transport opportunities through Iran and Turkmenistan
The Kazakhstani-Armenian business forum, organized by the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Armenia and the Diplomatic Club "Astana", was held in Yerevan on 27-31 March 2024. The forum fostered Business-to-Business (B2B) negotiations between representatives from various sectors – logistics, industry, IT, and trade. During the business forum, Kaiyrbolat Sakhmetov, … [Read more...]