The 2021 CAREC "Ports and Logistics Scoping Study" analyzed maritime and land-based connectivity for landlocked Central Asian nations, focusing on key bottlenecks and infrastructure improvements. Key findings highlighted the need for upgraded infrastructure, improved port-hinterland connectivity, and increased cooperation to enhance efficiency at ports like Piraeus, Koper, and those on the Black/Baltic Seas.
CAREC Program
Key Findings and Scope of the Study
Context: CAREC nations, mostly landlocked, rely on external, third-party country ports for maritime trade.
Infrastructure & Logistics: The study identified aging infrastructure causing low productivity, land accessibility gaps, and inefficiencies.
Scope: It covers major maritime gateways, including:
Baltic Corridor: Gdańsk (Poland), Riga (Latvia), Klaipeda (Lithuania), and Saint Petersburg (Russia).
Mediterranean/Black Sea: Istanbul, Mersin (Turkey), Piraeus (Greece), Koper (Slovenia), and regional ports like Constanta (Romania).
Objectives: The study aimed to identify necessary, collaborative, and, at times, urgent improvements in the logistics and transport sector to enhance regional trade.
Key Regional Developments
Investment: A $300 million investment was highlighted for improving cross-border services and infrastructure at locations such as Torkham, Chaman, and Wagah.
Future Outlook: Pakistan is identified as a potential hub, connecting landlocked Central Asian nations to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Development Partners: The study was conducted with input from the CAREC Transport Sector Coordination Committee and included field studies in Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Pakistan, and Kazakhstan.
For more details, you can refer to the full report: Ports and Logistics Scoping Study.
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