The Russian transport and logistics company Sovfracht has recently confirmed its readiness to participate in the organization of regular sea transportation between the ports of Turkmenistan and Russia on the Caspian Sea. For this purpose, the company has all the necessary resources and competencies to act both as a carrier and as an operator of […]
Why is Russia interested in forging marine connectivity with Turkmenistan?
The creation of shipping lines between Astrakhan ports and the port of Turkmenbashi has been the subject of recent negotiations in Astrakhan with the participation of representatives of Rosmorrechflot (Russian marine and river fleet), the government of the Astrakhan region, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, representatives of the Astrakhan special economic zone “Lotos” and logistics companies. […]
Turkmenistan and Russia to expand transport cooperation
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan and Russia are actively fostering transport cooperation, both in the field of infrastructure, as well as within major regional transport connectivity projects. Creation of a Transport commission One of the steps in this direction was the formation of a joint Turkmen-Russian commission on transport, transit and logistics, which was announced during a […]
Turkmenistan permitted the transit of goods through another Iranian border crossing
From 4 July 2022, the Turkmen authorities have allowed transit trucks to cross the Lotfabad checkpoint (Iran) in the city of Derregez in northeastern Iran in order to transport goods to Central Asian countries. The statement came from the head of the Transit and Road Transportation Department of Khorasan Razavi province Mortez Mojaradi. The agreement […]
Regional Conference Turkmenistan and OSCE in the field of transport and logistics was held in Vienna
On June 20, 2022, a regional conference on the theme “Turkmenistan – OSCE: Regional Cooperation in the field of Transport and Logistics Development ” was held in a hybrid format in Vienna, Austria. This conference was organized by the delegation of Turkmenistan to the OSCE together with the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic […]
Energy and transport cooperation with Turkmenistan discussed at a meeting in the Russian government
On Thursday, 9 June 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Shakhym Abdrahamnov, who oversees the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan, held a meeting in Moscow with Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak. The sides discussed in detail the upcoming official visit of the President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Russia. A number of documents for […]
TRACECA: Turkmenistan’s joining to the project will have positive effect on the corridor
Representative of TRACECA project expressed the hope that Turkmenistan’s joining to the corridor project will have positive impact. “The Turkmen side is seriously considering the issues of joining TRACECA. I believe that the entry of Turkmenistan into TRACECA will have a positive impact on the development of the transport corridor”, said Permanent Representative (National Secretary) […]
Contactless road transit via Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Due to the pandemic restrictions, Turkmenistan offers contactless transit via its territory at border checkpoints during international road transport of good, reported the Agency of Automobile, Water Transport and Weight and Dimensional Control of Kyrgyzstan with reference to the Agency “Turkmenautoulaglary” of the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers […]
Turkmenistan highlights the role of transport in the process of diversification of Eurasian trade and economic relations
Among the key topics of discussion at the online meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the SCO member states held on November 30 was trade and economic cooperation and transport links, taking into account the consequences caused by the global pandemic. The meeting participants spoke for the need to expand […]
Туркменистан выделяет роль транспорта в процессе диверсификации евразийских торгово-экономических связей
Среди ключевых тем обсуждения на заседании Совета глав правительств (премьер-министров) государств-членов ШОС прошедшего 30 ноября в режиме онлайн было торгово-экономическое сотрудничество и транспортная взаимосвязь с учетом последствий вызванных глобальной пандемией. Участники заседания высказались за необходимость расширения сотрудничества нацеленного за достижение открытой, инклюзивной, справедливой и многосторонней торговой системы, основанной на принципах и правилах Всемирной торговой организации […]
SCO experts work over ways of transport integration
On 8 August 2020, Uzbekistan has chaired a regular meeting of the SCO Special working group on the development of transit potential, reports news Agency “Dunyo” of foreign ministry of Uzbekistan. The event was attended by eight SCO member-countries – India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The agenda of the expert meeting […]
Центральная Азия: транспорт в топ-повестке
Эльвира Кадырова Название региона Центральной Азии в контексте подключаемости в Евразии говорит само за себя. От качества транспортных сообщений на территории пяти центральноазиатских стран, зависит и то насколько быстрее и качественнее будут работать торговые, экономические связи между Азией и Европой, а в конечном итоге связанность Центральной Азии с востоком и западом выступит одним из определяющих […]
Central Asia: transport in the top agenda
Elvira Kadyrova The name of the Central Asian region in the context of connectivity in Eurasia speaks for itself. The pace and better operationalization of trade and economic ties between Asia and Europe depend on the quality of transport links between the five Central Asian nations. And, ultimately, the connection of Central Asia with the […]
Revival of Great Silk Road – Turkmenistan hosts international seminar, opens port
nCa Report Awaza-Turkmenbashy (Turkmenistan), 2 May 2018 (nCa) — The holistic approach that is woven into all the policies and initiatives of Turkmenistan was on display at the Caspian seaside Wednesday when President Berdymuhamedov moderated the opening session of an international forum and led the commissioning ceremony of the Turkmenbashy Port. The forum was built […]
Transport – a pivotal sector in Asia and the Pacific’s journey to sustainability
Dr Shamshad Akhtar Transport is a key contributor to economic growth, prosperity and to societal well-being. Physical links across Asia and the Pacific have increasingly improved through years of steady investments in the Asian Highway, a project endorsed by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) commission at […]