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Trend News Agency (13 September 2025)

Gulnara Rahimova

Global trade is shifting, and a new route between China and Europe—the Middle Corridor, also known as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR)—is coming to the forefront. This corridor passes through Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, and the Caucasus, emerging as a key alternative to traditional trade routes.

In this new landscape, Turkmenistan-Türkiye cooperation plays a central role. Turkmenistan serves as the maritime gateway to Central Asia, while Türkiye functions as the western hub, opening access to Europe. Together, they create a new axis for global logistics, strengthening supply chain stability.

Turkmenistan sits pretty in a prime spot on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea. Its key facility is the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, which can handle up to 17 million tons of cargo annually, including 400,000 containers. Along with ports in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, it ensures smooth transit along the corridor. To support maritime transport, Turkmenistan has already begun acquiring new ferries and cargo vessels.

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