https://traceca-org.org/ Aktuelle Nachrichten de https://traceca-org.org/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/res/tt_news_article.gif https://traceca-org.org/ Aktuelle Nachrichten TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:31:00 +0800 https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/traceca_representatives_participated_in_the_5th_international_black_and_caspian_freight_forum_2026_i/ On September 7–9, 2026, Baku hosted the 5th Anniversary Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2026:... ​Background: The International Black and Caspian Freight Forum is organized on a regular annual basis. Since its inaugural sessions, the Permanent Secretariat of the IGC TRACECA has consistently acted as a key institutional participant in expert panel discussions. The Secretariat's delegation has traditionally supported the Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2023, Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2024, and Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2025 in Baku, utilizing this international platform to promote strategic initiatives on digitalization and the elimination of administrative barriers along key Eurasian routes. ]]> Forum Conference Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:15:00 +0800 https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/traceca_presents_strategic_digital_and_multimodal_solutions_at_the_cica_port_authorities_round_table/ On 9 September 2026, Baku hosted a Round Table meeting of the Port Authorities of the Conference on...   Background: The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is an interstate forum of 28 countries aimed at strengthening security, facilitating trade, and developing transport connectivity in Asia. The PS IGC TRACECA acts as a systemic partner of CICA in the field of digitalisation and the development of multimodal transport. Previously, the Secretariat took part in the CICA Conference on Knowledge Sharing on the Digitalization of Transport Corridors, 10 December 2025, a cooperation that continued at the recent Port Authorities Round Table in Baku.]]> Round Table Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0800 https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/traceca_and_unece_sum_up_the_results_of_the_22nd_international_seminar_on_the_development_of_the_dig/ On 7 September 2026, the 22nd International Seminar “Advancing the Multimodal Digital Trans-Caspian...   Background: The seminar represented a further practical step in implementing the Roadmap for the Digitalisation of Multimodal Data Exchange along the Trans-Caspian Route, endorsed by the countries’ leaders at the SPECA Summit in November 2023. The initiative builds on the outcomes of the 2022 Baku Conference and the 2023 SPECA Ministerial Statement, consolidating the results of a series of regional seminars held in Turkmenistan, Baku and Astana in 2025–2026.]]> Seminar Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:51:00 +0800 https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/secretary_general_of_ps_igc_traceca_meets_with_representatives_of_the_agtl_association/ On 2 September 2026, a working meeting was held between the Secretary General of PS IGC TRACECA,... Background: The Association of Azerbaijan Customs Representation and Logistics Companies (AGTL) brings together leading companies and specialists in the fields of customs clearance, freight forwarding and logistics services, contributing to the development of the customs and logistics sector and the introduction of international standards in the Republic of Azerbaijan.]]> Meeting Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:41:00 +0800 https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/secretary_general_of_ps_igc_traceca_visits_baku_international_sea_trade_port_alat_port/ On 12 August 2026, the Secretary General of the PS IGC TRACECA, Mr. Jasurbek Choriev, paid an... Background: ​​Baku International Sea Trade Port (Alat Port) is the largest multimodal logistics hub in the Caspian region, connecting international transport routes towards Türkiye and the EU, Central Asia, China, Japan, Iran, India, Russia and Northern Europe. The port serves as a key transshipment hub of the TRACECA corridor with a total capacity of 15 million tonnes of cargo per year, including 150,000 TEU of containers. The port’s infrastructure includes the general cargo terminal (7 berths, 7 million tonnes), the Ro-Ro terminal (2 berths, 1.8 million tonnes), the ferry terminal (2 berths, 6.2 million tonnes) and 2 service berths. Import and export operations are served by a 40-hectare customs control zone with 10,000 sq. m of covered warehouse space.]]> High-level meeting Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0800 https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/ps_igc_traceca_and_azsoftware_systems_discuss_implementation_of_digital_solutions_for_the_tran/ On 6 August 2026, a meeting was held at the PS IGC TRACECA with representatives of the leading... For Reference: Azsoftware Systems CJSC is a leading Azerbaijani IT company, founded in 2016, specialising in software development, cybersecurity and public-sector digitalisation. The company has vast experience in building complex information systems, including its flagship electronic document management services (AzDoc, İmzala.az), the digital ecosystem of the Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency (AYNA), as well as international electronic permits (E-Permit) platforms and AETR-standard tachograph control systems, successfully implemented in cooperation with countries of the TRACECA and EU regions (Austria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and others). http://www.azsoftware.az]]> Meeting Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0800 https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/secretary_general_holds_meeting_with_the_director_of_the_maritime_transport_agency_of_the_ministry_o/ On 3 August 2026, in Tbilisi, as part of a working visit to Georgia, the Secretary General of PS... For Reference: One of TRACECA’s priority areas of activity is the development of digital solutions and the implementation of Maritime Single Window mechanisms to simplify and speed up administrative and customs procedures at trade ports, which helps reduce vessel processing time and ensure the seamlessness of transit freight transport. http://www.traceca-org.org/en/news/ http://www.traceca-org.org/en/countries/georgia/]]> Meeting Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0800 https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/freight_flow_transparency_traceca_and_alat_free_economic_zone_building_data_exchange/ Baku, 30 July 2026 — On 30 July 2026, a meeting was held between the Secretary General of the PS... For reference:
The Alat Free Economic Zone is located in close proximity to the Baku International Sea Trade Port, at the intersection of the East – West and North – South international transport corridors. The approved General Plan of the zone covers 719 hectares; a total of approximately 6,500 hectares of territory has been allocated for AFEZ, with more than 1,000 hectares reserved for future expansion.
A logistics centre covering an area of 5 hectares, with an annual capacity of 500,000 tonnes of cargo transported by road, operates within the zone, and access to railway infrastructure is also provided. Construction of a new international airport is ongoing: the cargo and business terminals are scheduled to be put into operation no later than the first quarter of 2027, with an initial capacity of 500,000 tonnes of cargo per year, to be subsequently increased to 1.5 million tonnes per year. For more information: www.afez.az ]]> Meeting Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:21:00 +0800 https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/traceca_took_part_in_the_edb_expert_discussion_seamless_eurasia_a_logistics_hub_at_the_crossroad/ On 25 June 2026, in Almaty (Republic of Kazakhstan), Mr. Jasurbek Choriev, Secretary General of the... “Seamless Eurasia: A Logistics Hub at the Crossroads of Continents”, held in the format of an open discussion and dedicated to improving the efficiency of international transport corridors, introducing digital solutions and enhancing cooperation between states and international financial institutions. Responding to the moderator's questions, Mr. Jasurbek Choriev noted that, alongside the development of transport infrastructure, the digital transformation of the transport sector, the harmonisation of legislation and the improvement of institutional cooperation are becoming increasingly important. According to him, international financial institutions play an important role not only in financing infrastructure projects, but also in supporting the digitalisation of international transport, the implementation of pilot projects on cross-border electronic data exchange, the introduction of international standards and the development of the institutional capacity of TRACECA member states. The Secretary General also noted that one of the new instruments for the practical implementation of such initiatives is the TRACECA Fund, established to support projects in the field of transport, digitalisation and increasing the efficiency of international transport. The Fund is expected to become a platform for attracting technical assistance and co-financing projects together with international financial institutions. Particular attention during the discussion was paid to the interoperability of transport, customs and logistics information systems. In this regard, the Secretary General informed the participants about the work being carried out by TRACECA on preparing a draft Agreement on the application of electronic documents, which will allow for the creation of a unified legal space for the development of cross-border digital cooperation among the member states of the Organisation. It was further pointed out that TRACECA implements joint projects with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Organisation for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD), the International Rail Transport Committee (CIT), the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and other international partners on the application of electronic transport documents and the development of multimodal digital transport corridors. Mr. Jasurbek Choriev underlined that the objective of TRACECA is not to create a new information system, but to ensure the interoperability of existing national platforms through the application of international data exchange standards and coordinated regional solutions. For reference: -        TRACECA has been consistently developing cooperation with the Eurasian Development Bank. In 2024, the Secretary General of the PS IGC TRACECA also took part in the EDB Annual Meeting and Business Forum, where he presented the Organisation's initiatives for the development of regional transport connectivity, the improvement of international transport corridors and the development of multimodal transport. Participation in the 2026 Forum was a follow-up of TRACECA's constructive dialogue with the EDB and international financial institutions on the digital transformation of transport, the interoperability of information systems and the development of international transport corridors.
https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/traceca_initiatives_for_the_development_of_regional_transport_connectivity_in_the_focus_of_discussi/]]> High-level meeting Forum Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0800 https://traceca-org.org/en/news/single-news/n/traceca_took_part_in_the_event_dedicated_to_the_launch_of_the_eu_central_asia_connectivity_agenda_pl/ On 23 June 2026, the launch of the Connectivity Agenda Platform, established by the European...

“Cross-regional Connectivity Agenda – Opportunities and Challenges in Transport, Energy and Digital Sectors”, dedicated to the prospects for the development of transport, energy and digital connectivity;

“TCTC Platform in Central Asia: Lessons Learned and Pathways for Scaling Up”, within the framework of which the practical results of the development of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, the issues of improving its efficiency, the digitalisation of transport and logistics processes and the further scaling-up of successful regional initiatives were discussed.

Secretary General Mr. Choriev underlined that, under current conditions, the competitiveness of international transport corridors is determined not only by the development of physical infrastructure, but also by the level of digitalisation of transport processes, the harmonisation of the regulatory and legal framework and effective coordination among states. Particular attention was paid to the introduction of modern digital solutions, ensuring the interoperability of information systems, the digitalisation of customs procedures and the development of cross-border data exchange. “These are precisely the tools that make it possible to significantly reduce the cargo clearance time, increase the transparency of the transportation process and reduce administrative costs,” he stated in his speech. “TRACECA, which brings together 14 member states, for many years has been consistently working on the harmonisation of transport policy, the development of multimodal transport and the creation of favourable conditions for international transit. In this regard, our activities are targeted at building unified approaches to the organisation of transport and removing existing administrative barriers”, the Secretary General noted. As one of the priority areas for further cooperation, the Secretary General also highlighted the development of unified transport documents, a coordinated tariff policy and digital information exchange among all participants in international transport. “The introduction of the ‘one cargo – one document’ principle will make it possible to significantly increase the efficiency of logistics chains and ensure the seamless movement of cargo within the TRACECA area”, emphasised Mr. Jasurbek Choriev. Special attention was paid to the practical experience of introducing modern digital solutions, including the ePermit and eTIR systems, in particular in the Republic of Uzbekistan, which are already contributing to the facilitation of international road transport and the increase of the efficiency of border procedures. Speaking about the prospects for cooperation with the European Union, the Secretary General emphasised that, alongside investments, the EU's technical expertise in the field of transport digitalisation, the introduction of international standards, ensuring the interoperability of information systems and improving border-crossing procedures is of particular value. Special attention in the speech was given to the role of TRACECA as an international treaty-based platform that ensures the coordination of the transport policy of its member states and the promotion of unified solutions in the field of international transport. It was noted that TRACECA's activities complement the initiatives undertaken by the European Union, contributing to the prevention of project duplication and ensuring a coordinated approach to the development of transport connectivity in the region. For reference:

• The Platform is intended to contribute to strengthening transport, energy and digital connectivity between the European Union and the countries of Central Asia through the coordination of joint initiatives, the promotion of sustainable infrastructure projects and the development of regional cooperation. During the event, the European Commission announced the signing of joint statements with international financial institutions providing for the mobilisation of up to EUR 2 billion for the implementation of projects in the field of transport infrastructure, logistics development and trade facilitation;
  
  
• TRACECA will continue to develop cooperation with the European Union, international financial institutions and other partners with a view to promoting the digital transformation of the transport sector and improving international transport procedures.

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