On November 20, an online seminar was held under the EU Coordination Platform for the development of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. The event brought together representatives of Turkmenistan’s government agencies, the European Union, international financial institutions, and foreign embassies. On behalf of Turkmenistan, participants included the Agency of Transport and Communications, the Turkmen Railways Agency […]
Turkmenistan to access Gwadar port under CPEC
Turkmenistan is poised to become the first Central Asian nation to access Gwadar port as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). An agreement between Pakistan and Turkmenistan is expected to be signed soon. The Pakistani government has established a committee to review the draft agreement between Gwadar Port and Turkmenbashi Port. This development is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Afghan delegation visited the Port of Turkmenbashi
On 3 March 2024, a delegation led by Afghanistan’s minister for commerce and industry, Noor Uddin Azizi, toured the International Seaport of Turkmenbashi, according to the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan “Turkmendenizderyayollary.” The visit showcased the capabilities of the port and its terminals, highlighting the benefits of the “customs storage” regime for […]
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 not include […]
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 modern grain […]
Russia expects explosive trade growth with Turkmenistan along the North-South corridor
The trade turnover between Russia and Turkmenistan along the North-South international transport corridor, including through the Makhachkala commercial sea port, will steadily grow and “will be explosive” in the coming years, said trade representative of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan, Alexander Elizarov in an interview with TASS. “We expect constant growth in the next three […]
Leadership of Turkmenistan receives OSCE Secretary General – Arkadag city and Turkmenbashi Port awarded certificates
President of Turkmenistan received the OSCE Secretary General – Arkadag city and Turkmenbashi Port awarded certificates President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received on Thursday, 1 June, OSCE Secretary General Ms. Helga Schmid. During the meeting, Ms.Helga Schmid handed the President of Turkmenistan a certificate of accession of the city of Arkadag to the project “Development of sustainable, […]