- The Middle Corridor is establishing itself as a strategic geo-economic system, linking Central Asia to global markets via Europe and Eurasia, with Azerbaijan serving as the key connectivity hub.
- Uzbekistan is expanding transport infrastructure around the Caspian Sea to strengthen connections between Central Asia and Europe.
Uzbekistan Pursues Infrastructure and Port Access Deals in Caspian and Black Seas
What happened
Uzbekistan is focused on establishing logistics hubs along the shores of the Caspian and Black Seas to support its Middle Corridor trade agenda. Officials stated that an agreement has been reached between Uzbek and Georgian officials to establish warehousing and transport facilities at the Black Sea port of Poti. Furthermore, Uzbek trade officials are exploring involvement in the expansion of port infrastructure at Aktau in Kazakhstan, Turkmenbashi, and Baku. Uzbekistan is also interested in accessing the planned port of Anaklia, though its financing remains uncertain.
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Why it matters
These initiatives aim to diversify supply routes for Uzbek products, including those in the textile, chemical, agricultural, and mining sectors. The projects involve plans to electrify Uzbekistan’s domestic freight rail network and add high-speed rail sections to improve transit connectivity.
Uzbekistan is expanding its transport infrastructure around the Caspian Sea to strengthen connections between Central Asia and Europe.
From oilprice.com
Who's involved
- GeorgiaPartner country where warehousing and transport facilities are being planned.
- Nakhchivan Autonomous RepublicAutonomous republic of Azerbaijan targeted for potential transit hub development.
- AzerbaijanCountry whose port infrastructure expansion is being considered for Uzbek involvement.
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The entities involved
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Nakhchivan
railway station in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan
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Istanbul
largest city in Turkey
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Samsun
city in northern Turkey
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