BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 21. Cargo flows across
Eurasia are likely to become more diversified rather than shift
entirely to single transport corridor, ITF told Trend.


"Some cargo could move towards Persian Gulf ports, particularly
lower-value, bulk or less time-sensitive goods," the representative
said, answering a question on whether lasting peace between the
United States and Iran could reshape cargo flows between Persian
Gulf maritime routes and overland corridors via the Caspian
region.


According to the International Transport Forum, cargo destined
for European markets is expected to continue using the Caspian
route under many circumstances.


"Cargo linked to European markets may continue to use the
Caspian and Middle Corridor, especially where route diversification
and political risk are important considerations," the organization
noted.


The organization believes logistics companies are more likely to
diversify transport options than replace one corridor with
another.







"The most likely outcome is not a full shift from one route to
another; logistics companies may increasingly use several routes
and move cargo between them depending on cost, congestion, transit
time, and geopolitical risk," the ITF added.


Meanwhile, as no tangible progress was made in the nuclear
negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the situation escalated on
February 28, when the United States and Israel launched military
airstrikes against Iran. In retaliation, Iran initiated missile and
drone strikes targeting Israeli and U.S. installations in the
region. Following these developments, a two-week ceasefire
agreement was brokered on April 7 through Pakistan's mediation.


A peace memorandum was signed between Iran and the U.S. on June
18. The memorandum was signed by Iranian President Masoud
Pezeshkian and U.S. President Donald Trump. The memorandum came
into effect on June 19.


On June 21, the first round of talks between Iran and the U.S.
took place in Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. Among
the issues discussed was the restoration of safe navigation through
the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically
important maritime chokepoints, following weeks of heightened
military tensions and disruptions to regional shipping. The
waterway carries around one-fifth of global oil consumption and a
significant share of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade,
making its uninterrupted operation critical for global shipping,
energy markets, and supply chains.