On 16 July 2024, the 18th meeting of the Joint Uzbek-Turkmen Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation was held in Tashkent. The event was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjaev and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Batyr Atdaev. It was also attended by the heads […]
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 […]
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Collaborate on New Eco-Friendly Air Corridor
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have joined forces to implement a new air navigation corridor designed to minimize the hydrocarbon footprint of air travel. Officially launched on 11 July 2024, this route reduces flight distances, leading to a significant decrease in harmful transportation emissions. The Ministry of Transport in Uzbekistan announced the official opening of new segments […]
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 […]
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. […]
Turkmenistan, EU Discuss Boosting Transport Cooperation, Upcoming EU-CA Ministerial Meeting in Focus
The Turkmen Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov met with Mr. Henrik Hololei, Hors Classe Adviser of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), Peteris Ustubs Director at DG INTPA and Andrea Rossi from European External Action Service, to discuss opportunities for further strengthening cooperation between the EU and Turkmenistan in the transport sector, […]
Turkmenistan explores Expanded Training for Maritime Specialists in Astrakhan
The issues of training specialists for maritime and river transport of Turkmenistan at the Caspian Institute of Maritime and River Transport named after Admiral F.M. Apraksin, located in Astrakhan (Russia), were discussed by the Consul of Turkmenistan in Astrakhan Gadam Ilamanov during a meeting with the director of the university Olga Kartashova. The Minister of […]
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 China’s Shandong Province. The […]
China and Kazakhstan signed over 30 documents – Tokayev and Xi launched cargo traffic along the Trans–Caspian transport route – agreed to increase trade turnover to $ 80 billion
President Xi Jinping of China is on a state visit to Kazakhstan. On Wednesday, 3 July, the summit talks between President Xi Jinping and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took place in Astana. Speaking at the final press briefing, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that together with the Chinese President, he will continue to direct all efforts […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 section […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 to increase cargo […]
Russian coal travels to India via the North-South corridor through Central Asia
Russia delivered its first coal shipment to India utilizing the eastern branch of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) that traverses Central Asia. Two trains laden with Kuzbass coal, originating from the Kemerovo region in Western Siberia, embarked on this journey. Their route run through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan before reaching the Iranian port of Bandar […]
Korea Boosts Turkmen Shipbuilding with Tech and Training
Shipbuilding has become one of the key areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea. South Korea, in an effort to increase the competitiveness of Turkmen shipbuilding, is ready to provide access to its advanced technologies and know-how. Kang Nam Yong, head of the representative office in Russia and the CIS of the […]
India Eyes Opportunities at Turkmenbashi Seaport
On 11 June 2024, Batyr Annayev, Chairman of the Turkmen Agency of Maritime and River Transport (“Turkmendenizderiyayollary”), met with the Ambassador of India to Turkmenistan, Ms.Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat. The meeting focused on potential collaboration in maritime transportation and the transit of goods through the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, says a press release published by Turkmendenizderyayollary. According […]
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 […]
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 Customs information system • the […]
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 Transport (“Turkmendenizderyaellary”). […]
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 […]
Rome hosted 3rd Ministerial Conference “Italy-Central Asia”
On 29 May 2024, in Rome Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani met with the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan for the third Ministerial Conference Italy-Central Asia. “Italy looks with great interest to the political collaboration and opportunities that arise for our companies […]
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 transport […]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan FMs held talks in Astana – transport, trade & economic relations under the spotlight
On Monday, 27 May 2024, negotiations were held in Astana between Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, MFA Kazakhstan reports. The ministers reviewed a wide range of cooperation areas, including political ties, trade, […]
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 […]
“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 thousand […]
President of Turkmenistan met with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov of Kazakhstan on 24 May 2024. Prime Minister Bektenov was in Turkmenistan for the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The discussion encompassed a broad range of topics of the bilateral relationship. The sides […]
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 […]
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan elevate partnership to strategic level
On 23 May 2024, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed a Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Tajikistan in Baku. ” Our interaction rests on the determination of our peoples, who have been cooperating for centuries, have been friends, and have created […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 countries-China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey-EU”. […]
Trilateral working group Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan on improving connectivity in the Caspian Sea convened in Baku
On 10 May 2024 the first meeting of the trilateral working group on optimization of connectivity in the Caspian Sea was held at the Headquarters of the Permanent Secretariat of Interstate Committee TRACECA in Baku, Azerbaijan in a hybrid format. During the meeting, representatives of the Parties involved (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan) discussed in detail […]
Afghanistan starts unfolding its huge transit potential – trilateral hub planned in Herat
Afghanistan, a country at the crossroads of some major corridors, has started unfolding its transit potential in a systematic and measured manner. In a news story first reported by Reuters and subsequently expanded on by other media services, the acting commerce minister of Afghanistan, Nooruddin Azizi, told Reuters that Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan would jointly […]
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” (part of the State […]
EBRD finances construction of news bridge via Amu Darya in Uzbekistan to improve connectivity in Central Asia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is driving improvements to Uzbekistan’s transportation network with a significant investment. The Bank will provide a loan of up to US$238 million (€224 million) to upgrade and expand a vital route in the western Khorezm region, according to EBRD’s press release. The loan will fund the rehabilitation […]
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 multimodal connectivity. The meeting […]
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 […]
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 locations, the […]
Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan held a trilateral meeting on transport issues in Kabul
A trilateral meeting was held in Kabul on 26 April 2024 with the participation of delegations from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan reports. The delegations were headed by: Afghanistan – Minister of Industry and Commerce Nuruddin Azizi Turkmenistan – Director of the Agency for Transport and Communications under […]
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 […]
Kazakhstan and Pakistan Pilot New Multimodal Export Route
A pilot project is underway to create a new multimodal export route stretching from Kazakhstan to Pakistan. The route will traverse Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, with a final leg by sea to Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. This was announced by Bauyrzhan Urynbasarov, Managing Director of Kazakhstan Railways JSC NC KTZ, during a […]
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 country’s Energy Sector […]
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 ferrous metals shipped […]
Bucharest hosted a meeting of the Turkmen-Romanian working group on cooperation in the field of transport
On 22 April 2024, the 3rd meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Romanian Commission on Road Transport, as well as the 4th meeting of the Turkmen-Romanian working group on cooperation in the field of transport, was held in the building of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of Romania. The Turkmen delegation was headed by Guvanchmyrat Akmamedov, […]
Inter-regional and Intra-regional partnership formats speed up economic integration in Central Asia
nCa Analysis The pith of the recent inter-regional and intra-regional formats of partnership in Central Asia is simply impressive. While it contributes solidly to the space for peace and progress, it also creates bulwarks against any negative influences of the prevailing geopolitical situations from spilling over into the region. In the past few days, the […]
38th meeting of the Conference of General Directors (Responsible Representatives) of OSJD wrapped up in Ashgabat – the Ashgabat Declaration adopted
From 15 to 19 April 2024 the 38th meeting of the Conference of General Directors (Authorized Representatives) of OSJD was held in Ashgabat. The participating delegations included: Azerbaijan Railways CJSC Belarusian Railways CJSC “MAV Hungarian State Railways” Vietnam Railway Group of Companies JSC “Georgian Railway” JSC “National Company “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” State Corporation “Chinese Railways” […]