BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. Road transportation
and the development of transport infrastructure in Eurasian
countries require systemic improvements in logistics conditions,
the reduction of administrative barriers, and the modernization of
related infrastructure, Sairan Mederov, Director for Government
Relations and Compliance at TransExpeditions LLP, said during the
2nd Caspian International Forum themed "Transport, Transit, and
Logistics," Trend
reports.
According to him, a significant share of transportation along
the routes under consideration is carried out precisely by road
transport, making it a key element of the region's logistics
system.
He noted that the development of routes affects not only the
transport industry but also related sectors of the economy.
"When we develop a transport route, we develop not only the
route itself but also all accompanying directions. This impacts
business, logistics, and economic ties between countries," he
said.
According to him, positive changes in the regulation of the
industry have been observed in several countries of the region in
recent years.
"Over the past two years, the situation has begun to change for
the better. Business has become more involved in the
decision-making process, and carriers' associations have succeeded
in making amendments to a number of regulations and orders related
to fines and transport regulation," Mederov said.
He also spoke about the experience of working with
infrastructure routes and the analysis of transport corridors.
"We conducted route surveys, including the transport of
oversized cargo, and analyzed the feasibility of passage through
various directions. Based on the results of this work, some routes
were included in national projects and received development as
priority transport directions," Mederov emphasized.
According to him, the development of such corridors allows for a
significant reduction in distances and increases the efficiency of
transportation between the countries of the region.
