The international conference entitled “Logistics and Its Advantages in Development of Transport Links between Tajikistan and the Countries of the Region” took place in Dushanbe on October 18-19.
A new route for transportation of goods from China to Turkiye through Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Iran was presented at the conference.
Cargoes are expected to be delivered along the new route by different modes of transport: trains; trucks; ships; and aircraft.
According to the press center of the Minister of Transport (MoT), Tajik Transport Minister Azim Ibrohim announced the opening of the multimodal corridor China-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran-Turkiye while delivering a statement at the conference on October 18.
“The use of this corridor is effective in terms of reducing the distance and reducing the cost of transporting goods compared to existing corridors,” Tajik minister said, noting that a multimodal corridor between China and Turkiye contributes to the revival of the Great Silk Road and regional economic integration.
According to him, a project of automation of the management system is currently being implemented and the work on introducing the online positioning of cargo movement through the territory of Tajikistan is under way.
“Issues related to the introduction of electronic consignment notes, electronic queueing system and other opportunities are being considered. These opportunities will simplify logistics procedures and processes,” the minister said.
It is to be noted that efficient and cost-competitive transportation and logistics sectors will enable Tajikistan not only to spur economic activity and engender social and political cohesion within its borders, but also to take full advantage of its geographical position and serve as a transit corridor between the dynamic and growing economies in the East and West.
