ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 24. Member states of
the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) have
approved a detailed work plan for 2026, Trend reports via Kazakhstan Railways.
The agreement was reached during meetings of the Board and the
General Assembly of the International Association “Trans-Caspian
International Transport Route” held in Astana.
The sessions were chaired by Talgat Aldybergenov, Head of
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Railways. Participants included TITR member
countries, Kazakhstan, China, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, as
well as several European states, including Ukraine, Bulgaria, and
Romania, alongside international partners such as Singapore.
During the meetings, participants agreed to introduce electronic
document management using digital signatures and to establish
direct data exchange between customs authorities and all parties
involved in transportation processes. These measures are expected
to reduce cargo transit times and improve transparency across the
entire route.
According to the statement, a number of documents were signed
following the discussions. The decisions adopted are aimed at
further strengthening the Trans-Caspian route as one of the key
transit corridors between Asia and Europe.
The Middle Corridor is a transport trade route passing through
several countries in the region and connecting Asia with Europe. It
serves as an alternative to the traditional Northern and Southern
corridors.
The route begins in China and passes through Central Asia, then
crosses the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye before
reaching Europe. The Middle Corridor is a land-based route that
bypasses longer maritime paths, linking eastern parts of Asia,
including China, with Europe.
