ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 9. Makhachkala
Seaport plans to strengthen cooperation with Turkmenistan,
Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan in 2026 to redirect Chinese cargo flows
to the Trans-Caspian route,
Trend reports.
The initiative is part of Russia’s broader shift in cargo
traffic toward eastern and southern directions, with Iran, India,
China, and Central Asian countries identified as key partners.
Within the framework of the North-South transport corridor, the
port has also reduced costs for multimodal container shipments
along the Mumbai-Makhachkala route by half, improving the
competitiveness of the corridor.
Looking ahead, Makhachkala Seaport aims to launch ferry services
linking Turkmenistan, Iran, and Kazakhstan by 2030, a move expected
to significantly expand transport capabilities across the Caspian
region.
Makhachkala Seaport is Russia’s only deepwater, ice-free port on
the Caspian Sea and serves as a strategic transport hub connecting
southern Russia with Central Asia, Iran, and the South
Caucasus.
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