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Transport and logistics · Asian Development Bank (ADB)

TA-9641 REG: Railway Sector Development in CAREC Countries – Ports, Shipping and Logistics Connectivity

July 2026 – present · Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan

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ADB-financed study of port, shipping and logistics connectivity along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan. It assesses regional trade flows, corridor performance, port and maritime infrastructure, rail–port interfaces, multimodal logistics services, institutions and regulation, and identifies infrastructure, operational and governance bottlenecks. The study is to recommend practical measures and a prioritised investment pipeline to improve multimodal connectivity, corridor competitiveness and regional trade integration under CAREC.