On 29 November 2023, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and foreign minister Rashid Meredov met with Member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang. Meredov highlighted the dynamic development of Turkmen-Chinese ties across a broad spectrum of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and China signed an agreement on international road transport
On 29 November 2023, the 6th meeting of the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee was held in Ashgabat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The Turkmen delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, while the Chinese delegation was headed by Member of the Standing Committee of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan launches new railway project, improving regional connectivity and boosting trade
On Monday, 27 November, Kazakhstan started construction of a new railway line that will connect the southernmost regions of Kazakhstan with the rest of the country and improve transport connectivity with neighboring Uzbekistan. The project is expected to be completed in 2025. The 152 km long Darbaza – Maktaaral railway line will allow to reorient cargo from the existing … [Read more...]
Russia-Turkmenistan Trade Surges 11.6% as Trade via Eastern Branch of International North -South Transport Corridor Booms
Russia and Turkmenistan have witnessed a remarkable 11.6% surge in their bilateral trade turnover this year and the lion’s share of the trade is conditioned by the growth of trade flows via Turkmenistan from Iran. This is evident from remarks by Mikhail Rumyantsev, Executive Director of the Russian–Turkmen Business Council “Many already want to unload goods at Bandar Abbas … [Read more...]
Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan announces tariffs for cargo transportation from Russian seaports of Makhachkala and Astrakhan via Turkmenbashi port
"Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan" offers comprehensive rates for multimodal transportation of grain crops from the ports of Astrakhan and Makhachkala in transit through the Turkmenbashi International Seaport In the opposite direction Turkmenbashi port - Astrakhan port / Makhachkala port, cargo transportation costs US $ 10 per ton. Note: The rate does … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan offers new parking for international transport
A new parking lot is available in Turkmenistan for international transport operations on the territory of the country, the International Association of Automobile Carriers (BAMAP) reports with reference to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parking lot is located on the 16th kilometer of the Ashgabat-Mary highway of the Economic Management Parking Center … [Read more...]
Russian Railways Logistics Expedites Flour Transit Through Turkmenistan
Russian Railways Logistics, the logistics arm of JSC Russian Railways, has expanded its operations to include the transit transportation of flour from Russia to Turkmenistan. The company's Saratov branch has successfully organized rail shipments of flour from a major processing plant in the region to Turkmenistan, utilizing a route that transits Kazakhstan through the Kigash … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry announces Turkmenistan’s accession to the TRACECA corridor basic Agreement
On 14 November 2023, Turkmenistan joined the Basic Multilateral Agreement on International Transport for the Development of the Europe–Caucasus–Asia Corridor, the basic legal document of the TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia), the country's Foreign Ministry reports. The Multilateral Agreement on International Transport for the Development of the … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Hosts Meeting on CASCA+ Multimodal Transport Corridor Development
A three-day meeting of heads of railway departments from countries participating in the international multimodal transport corridor "Countries of the Asia-Pacific region-China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye-Europe" (CASCA+) kicked off in Ashgabat on 15 November. Representatives from the public and private sectors of CASCA+ member countries … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Merchant Marine Fleet increases Cargo Transportation by 23.8%
The Merchant Marine Fleet of Turkmenistan witnessed a significant surge in cargo transportation, with the total volume reaching 1.884 million tons in January-October 2023, marking a 23.8% increase compared to the corresponding period of 2022, according to the official website of the department. This remarkable achievement reflects the fleet's unwavering commitment to … [Read more...]
Turkmen Railways releases transit time and distance data for wagons traveling via Turkmenistan
The agency “Turkmen Railways” (Turkmendemiryollary) released information about the transit time of wagons through the territory of Turkmenistan by rail. The information includes data on the distances between border crossing points at the entry and exit of the country, as well as the estimated travel time between stations. Entry border crossing (rail station) Exit … [Read more...]
Tajikistan and Iran to boost ties with new agreements on transport, technology, and visa-free travel
On 8 November 2023, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of Iran Ibrahim Raisi held summit talks in Dushanbe. On the sidelines of negotiations, a package of 18 agreements on cooperation in a variety of fields, including transport, science and culture, sports, and information technology. Tajikistan expressed interest in implementing major joint projects … [Read more...]
IRU: Asia’s Quadrilateral Traffic in Transit Agreement now operational with TIR
Using TIR, the only global transit system, two National Logistics Cell (NLC) trucks departed from Lahore (Pakistan), crossing the world’s highest border crossings, Sust (Pakistan) and Khunjerab (China), before delivering goods to Almaty (Kazakhstan) via the Turgat border between China and Kyrgyzstan. This is the first TIR operation transiting China, making the Quadrilateral … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Becomes Largest Transit Hub Between China and Europe
About 85% of all land transit traffic from China to Europe passes through Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said at the official opening ceremony of the 6th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on 5 November 2023. Kazakhstan plays a strategic role as a regional transport and logistics hub, connecting the Eurasian continent with the Asia-Pacific region, … [Read more...]
New ECO Transport Corridor through Turkmenistan to forge connectivity between Asia with Europe
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Türkiye have signed a protocol on the formation of an international multimodal corridor between Asia and Europe via the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye route, Uzbekistan's transport ministry reports. The document was signed within the framework of the 12th meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Economic Cooperation Organization, … [Read more...]
Turkmenbashi International Seaport Showcases its Potential at Uzbekistan Logistics exhibition
Turkmenbashi International Seaport is being presented at the TransLogistics Uzbekistan 2023 exhibition, which is being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 1 to 3 November 2023. More than 60 companies from 15 countries are participating in the event, and the Turkmenbashi International Seaport has its own stand. Representatives of the port are providing visitors with detailed … [Read more...]
Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to Develop Transport Corridor Through Turkmenistan
Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan intend to develop the international multimodal transport corridor "Russia - Caspian Sea - Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan - Kyrgyzstan". The relevant memorandum was signed on 1 November 2023, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the Transport Forum of the SCO member states between the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ikhlom Makhkamov, Deputy Minister … [Read more...]
Freight Volumes from China to Europe on the Middle Corridor Surge by Over 80%, says IRU
From January to August 2023, freight volumes from China to Europe along the Middle Corridor increased by over 80% compared to the same period last year. All signs point to more goods moving through the Middle Corridor in the years to come. This was stated by IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto at the 4th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum “Connecting Today Resilient Tomorrow”, in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Sea and River Transport Service and Dutch shipyard establish cooperation
On October 13, 2023, a meeting between representatives of Damen Shipyards Gorinchem B.V. (the Netherlands) and the Agency's management took place at the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary". According to the press service of the Agency, during the meeting, representatives of the company "Damen Shipyards Gorinchem B.V." presented … [Read more...]
Southern corridor connecting China to Europe via Turkmenistan, Iran and Turkey has great potential, says IRU Secretary General
IRU’s Secretary General held high-level talks with Mohammad Rezvanifar, President of the Iranian Customs Administration, in Geneva on how to further enhance transport and transit in Iran. Both sides discussed the latest developments in international logistics chain, particularly given Iran’s pivotal geographical position and its active role in the Economic Cooperation … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Exceeds Sea and River Cargo Transportation Plan
The Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan ("Turkmendenizderyayollary") transported a total of 2,287.7 million tons of cargo in January-September 2023, which is 119.9% more than in the same period of 2022. According to the agency's official website, the cargo transportation plan for January-September 2023 was fulfilled by 122.3%. Cargo turnover in … [Read more...]
17th Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission to be held in Ashgabat Next Month
The 17th meeting of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission will be held in Ashgabat on 17-18 November 2023, Tasnim reports. Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash, and Deputy Chairman of The Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation on Tuesday (10 Oct) to set the date of … [Read more...]
Railway can drive Central Asia’s development faster
Djoomart Otorbaev The Belt and Road Initiative has built remarkably efficient railways connecting China and Europe via Central Asia. These rail routes did not exist even a decade ago. Within a short period, they have boosted local and national economies thanks to their solid infrastructure, smooth operation and socioeconomic impacts. Between January and August in 2023 alone … [Read more...]
Belgium interested in cooperation with Turkmenistan in transport sphere
The transportation cooperation came under discussion during a meeting of Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium Sapar Palvanov with Tim Vandenput, a member of the Belgian House of Representatives, who also serves as the chairman of the inter-parliamentary friendship group "Belgium-Turkmenistan". The emphasis during meeting was placed on Turkmenistan's geographical location … [Read more...]
Round Table explores TRACECA’s Role in Integrating Turkmenistan’s Transport System into Global Network
Turkmenistan has recently joined the Basic Multilateral Agreement on International Transport for the Development of the Europe–Caucasus–Asia Corridor, which is the foundation legal instrument for the TRACECA corridor. The editorial office of the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" held a round table with the Association "Turkmen Logistics" to discuss the importance of the … [Read more...]
Eurasian Economic Commission and North-South Corridor Countries Discuss Railway Transportation via Turkmenistan and Iran to Middle East
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are in active dialogue with the participating countries of the North-South international transport corridor (INSTC) project and all interested parties on transporting goods by rail through Turkmenistan and Iran and then by sea to the United Arab Emirates and vice versa. This was … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Joins Basic Agreement on TRACECA International Transport Corridor
On 30 September 2023, Turkmenistan joined the Basic Multilateral Agreement on International Transport for the Development of the Europe–Caucasus–Asia Corridor, the basic legal document of the TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia). The law was adopted by the Parliament of Turkmenistan and signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In September 1998 at the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Development of Transport and Communication System in the Years of Independence
The transport and communication complex has become one of the most dynamically developing sectors of the Turkmenistan’s economy. The country is actively integrating into the growing network of transport connections in the region and Eurasia. Mammetkhan Chakyev, General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers, writes about this in his … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to Actively Contribute to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Turkmenistan is ready to actively contribute to the implementation of major transport initiatives, including China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This follows from the presentation of the Turkmen delegation at the 1st meeting of Transport Ministers of Central Asia and China, held at the Global Forum on Sustainable Transport in Beijing. According to the Agency for … [Read more...]
China Boosts Truck Supplies to Central Asia
Against a backdrop of growing demand, China is increasing its exports of heavy-duty vehicles to Central Asian countries, CGTN reports. The Chinese province of Shaanxi is a national center for the production of electric vehicles and heavy trucks. SHACMAN, a company that has been producing trucks in Shaanxi for over 50 years, is widely in demand in Central Asia. It has been … [Read more...]
A leading European freight company is expanding multimodal transportation network between Europe and Central Asia
Freight transport division of Austrian federal railways ÖBB - Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its TransNET with new connections, bringing trading centers in Central Europe and Central Asia even closer together via the Middle Corridor. RCG connects the trading hubs of Central Europe and Central Asia with 16 new intermodal routes via the Middle Corridor. According to … [Read more...]
2nd International Conference and Exhibition “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development” starts in Ashgabat
The 2nd International Conference and Exhibition "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development" (ITTC 2023) is about to start in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to the participants of the conference, noting: "Thanks to the favorable geographical location, our sovereign … [Read more...]
Turkmen transport companies are establishing partnership with the Baltic countries – the Association “Turkmen Logistics” attended the transport and logistics forum in Riga
From 11 to 17 June, representatives of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" and the member companies of the Association - JSC "Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan" and Economic Society "Halkara gatnaw logistika", take part in a study trip to the ports of Latvia and Lithuania, the Association "Turkmenlogistics" reports. The trip was organized by the USAID Project on … [Read more...]
Turkmenbashi International Port Surpasses Half a Billion Tonne-Kilometres in Cargo Turnover
In January-July 2023, the cargo turnover of the International Seaport in Turkmenbashi amounted to 541.24 million ton-kilometers, the plan for this indicator was fulfilled by 223.5% with annual growth of 125.7%, the newspaper "Turkmenistan" reports with reference to the statistics of the Agency of Maritime and river transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary". During … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and China discuss transport cooperation
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in China, with the support of Huahe International Business Consultancy, hosted a business meeting of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan Parahat Durdyyev at the Yinghe Beijing Law Company. The meeting was aimed at unlocking the transport and logistics potential of Turkmenistan, foreign ministry of Turkmenistan said. The event brought together the … [Read more...]
ADB Supports Turkmenistan’s Development with $632.6 Million in Loans, Grants, and Technical Assistance
To date, ADB has committed 13 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $632.6 million to Turkmenistan, says Bank’s updated fact sheet. In 2022, ADB topped up its transaction technical assistance portfolio by $225,000 to help prepare bankable projects in Turkmenistan. ADB advanced significantly with the processing of proposed projects including Improving … [Read more...]
ADB to Expand Support for Turkmenistan — Vice-President Shixin Chen
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is preparing a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Turkmenistan that will prioritize private sector development; developing human capital, with a focus on women and girls; and climate change, ADB Vice-President Shixin Chen said in meetings with senior officials from the Central Asian nation this week. Tackling climate change is a top … [Read more...]
CILT Central Asia conducts training seminars for Turkmen transport companies
Within the framework of joint events for 2023 of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" and the Representative Office of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Central Asia (CILT Central Asia) with the support of the USAID Trade Central Asia Program, a series of training seminars on road cargo transportation for Turkmen companies-members of the Association has been … [Read more...]
Halkara Türkmen Logistik offers cargo yard services on the Turkmen-Iranian border
The Turkmen logistics operator Halkara Turkmen Logistik" - a member of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" offers the services of its cargo yard located near the customs post Artyk at the Turkmen-Iranian Border. The 7.5-hectare terminal has its own parking lots for trucks, container and railway platforms, warehouses, a hangar for transshipment of goods into wagons, as well … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and South Korea eye to deepen partnership in shipbuilding
The Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant, located on the territory of the International Port of Turkmenbashi, is negotiating with leading companies of the Republic of Korea in order to implement shipbuilding projects, says the Agency of Marine and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary". In particular, Korean companies will supply equipment and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan announces discounts on documentation processing in multimodal transit freight
Turkmenistan has reduced the cost of obtaining permits for transit cargo carriers in multimodal transportation. According to the Association "Turkmen Logistics", the state enterprise "Turkmenulaggozegchilik" (Transport inspection) has reduced the fees for registration of permits and international waybill SMR for vehicles transporting transit cargo from the railway station or … [Read more...]
Countries of the North-South Corridor are taking steps to overcome logistical barriers along the route
Last week, a number of countries connected by the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) - the main transport artery between Russia, Central, South and Southeast Asia - have taken a number of further steps to simplify logistics along the route, and have also voiced their initiatives to unlock the potential of the corridor as soon as possible. Turkmenistan, Russia … [Read more...]
Expert Club of North-South Transport Corridor is working on opening branches in Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries
The Caspian International Integration Club "North-South" is an expert and coordination platform for the promotion of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), may open its representative offices in Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries. The statement came from the chairman of the Club Ramazan Abdulatipov at the opening ceremony of the Club's branch in … [Read more...]
First meeting of India-Central Asia Working Group on Chabahar port adopted a joint statement
On 12-13 April 2023, the first meeting of the joint Working Group on Chabahar Port at the level of senior officials of Central Asia and India was held in Mumbai, India. The event was organized under the multilateral cooperation in the India+Central Asia format, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan said. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Foreign Ministers of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Transport diplomacy in higher education
The Association "Turkmen Logistics", an umbrella organization for private transport companies of Turkmenistan, actively cooperates with higher educational institutions in the field of training specialists. So, a few days ago, a specialist of the Association participated in a training session on "The economic significance of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Merchant Marine Fleet boosts cargo and passenger transportation
In H1 2023, the total volume of cargo transportation by the Merchant Marine Fleet of Turkmenistan has increased by 31.4% and amounted to 1.15 million tons compared to the corresponding period of 2022, the press service of the fleet reports. In general, the fleet's cargo transportation plan for the first half of this year was fulfilled by 132.2%. Cargo turnover in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Merchant Marine fleet increases freight towards Azerbaijan
There is a positive trend in the growth of container traffic by vessels of the Merchant Marine Fleet of Turkmenistan, the Turkmenbashi Seaport reports. In January-April 2023, the volume of container cargo transportation on the route Turkmenbashi – Alat (Azerbaijan) reached 31572 tons, which is 2.42 times more than in the same period of 2022, when the indicator was 13034 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s private transport sector studies trends in the development of container transportation in Eurasia
The growth in the global volume of container traffic by the end of 2021 amounted to 65 million TEU, while the highest level of containerization has been fixed in China reaching 73%. Such data were presented during training seminars on container transportation held by the Association "Turkmen Logistics" in cooperation with CILT Central Asia, with the assistance of the USAID … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Strategic Sea Port May Facilitate Russian Wheat Exports to the Persian Gulf
Turkmenistan and Russia are discussing the transportation of grain from the southern regions of the Russian Federation in transit through the seaport of Turkmenbashi to the Persian Gulf countries and other regions, says the Agency of Marine and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyaellary" on its official website. The Turkmenbashi International Seaport has 14 … [Read more...]
Two new airlines bring the number of carriers in Uzbekistan to eight
Approval of two new airlines in Uzbekistan has brought the total number of carriers in the country to eight. The newcomers are Asia Union Airlines and Tashkent Air. The other airlines are Uzbekistan Airways, Qanot Sharq, Panorama Airways, Humo Air, Centrum Air, and Silk Avia. The airlines in Uzbekistan acquired 17 airplanes during the first half of this year. The local … [Read more...]