The fifth High-Level Group meeting of DARYA (Dialogue and Action for Resourceful Youth in Central Asia) closed in Ashgabat after two days of discussion on the skills needed to deliver the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (TCTC). Organised by the European Training Foundation (ETF) with the support of the Turkmen authorities, the meeting took place on 13 and 14 October at Hotel … [Read more...]
The 5th Meeting of the DARYA High-Level Group Begins in Ashgabat
On 13 October 2026, the 5th Meeting of the High-Level Group of the DARYA Regional Programme commenced in Ashgabat. The meeting focuses on skills development in the context of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. During the first day of the meeting, participants discussed key issues related to training qualified personnel for the transport and logistics sector, developing … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Participates in Ministerial Meeting in Luxembourg: Focus on Trans-Caspian Corridor and Green Agenda
On 20 October 2025, a Turkmenistan delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Myahri Byashimova participated in a ministerial meeting in Luxembourg, held following the EU Foreign Affairs Council session. The meeting brought together foreign ministers and representatives from EU Member States, Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Moldova, Türkiye, Ukraine, and … [Read more...]
The Trans-Caspian Route and the SCO:The Strengthening Role and Prospects of Uzbekistan
Ildar Yaushev, Lead Specialist of the Department at the Center for the Study of Transport and Logistics Development Problems, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan Amid global changes in world trade and logistics, the countries of Central Asia are becoming key links in the formation of new transport routes. Among them, the Trans-Caspian route, which connects … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Expands Aktau Port with Major Dredging Project
Kazakhstan has launched an ambitious dredging operation at its strategic Aktau port on the Caspian Sea, aiming to strengthen a vital link in the growing Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. The Ministry of Transport announced that specialized equipment from European dredging firm Jan De Nul has arrived to deepen the harbor by up to 2 meters. The mobilization phase … [Read more...]
Trans-Caspian TIR pilot boosts global lithium-ion battery supply chains
The first Trans-Caspian corridor shipment of lithium-ion batteries from China to Türkiye under the TIR system has demonstrated the potential for faster trade by significantly reducing transport times. A pilot TIR operation via the Trans-Caspian route saw ten trucks operated by Chinese hauliers carry lithium-ion batteries from China’s Alashankou border crossing to … [Read more...]
Armenia’s business mission to Almaty: Strengthening economic ties and new transport routes via Turkmenistan and Iran
Almaty recently hosted an important event for business cooperation between Kazakhstan and Armenia — 50 Armenian entrepreneurs visited Kazakhstan with a business mission. The event, organized by the Diplomatic Club “Astana” in collaboration with the embassies of both countries, was aimed at strengthening constructive dialogue between the countries, creating additional … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan is expanding its oil tanker fleet to meet supplies commitment on Transcaspian route
On 4 July, two oil tankers "Taraz" and "Liwa" was handed over to Kazakhstan in Galati (Romania), the National Oil Company of Kazakhstan KazMunayGaz reported. The owner of the new tankers with a deadweight of 8000 tons is a joint venture "Caspian Integrated Maritime Solutions Ltd", whose shareholders are the National Maritime Shipping Company "Kazmortransflot" (KMTF) and "Abu … [Read more...]