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(10 articles)ADB Launches Ports & Shipping Report for CAREC Region
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is undertaking a comprehensive assessment of ports, shipping, and logistics capabilities across the CAREC region, which encompasses 11 Central Asian and South Asian me
Middle Corridor Transit Delays Threaten Central Asia Trade Route
The chief of the Turkistan International Trade Routes (TITR) organization has publicly warned that the Middle Corridor—a key transcontinental trade artery connecting Asia to Europe—must significantly
Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Caspian Fleet Strengthens Middle Corridor
A proposed joint Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Caspian Sea fleet represents a strategic initiative to strengthen the Middle Corridor, an increasingly important alternative trade route connecting Asia, Central
Uzbekistan Georgia Logistics Hub Strengthens Middle Corridor
Uzbekistan is pursuing plans to establish a logistics hub in Georgia as part of broader efforts to strengthen the Middle Corridor—a strategic trade route connecting Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Eur
Azerbaijan Transit Freight Hits Five-Year Peak, Reshaping Corridors
Azerbaijan has achieved a five-year peak in transit freight transport volumes, reflecting a significant structural shift in regional trade patterns and logistics infrastructure utilization. This miles
Turkmenistan Cargo Transportation Surges in H1 2026
Turkmenistan has reported positive growth in cargo transportation during the first half of 2026, reflecting increased regional trade activity and utilization of Central Asian logistics infrastructure.
Middle Corridor Freight Volume Surges Fivefold, Poised for Tripling
The Middle Corridor—a critical transcontinental trade route connecting China, Central Asia, and Europe—is experiencing unprecedented capacity expansion. Freight volumes have already grown fivefold and
Middle Corridor Nations Strengthen Trade Route Resilience
Regional governments in Central Asia are actively strengthening the Middle Corridor—a critical east-west trade route connecting China, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Europe—through institutional coor
Middle Corridor States Strengthen Trade Route Resilience
Regional states along the Middle Corridor are implementing collaborative infrastructure and regulatory initiatives to reinforce this strategic east-west trade pathway as a resilient alternative to tra
Kazakhstan Positions Middle Corridor as Alternative Trade Route
Kazakhstan is strategically positioning itself as a critical hub along the Middle Corridor, a transcontinental trade route connecting China, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Europe. This initiative rep