Moving cargo between Central Asia and Europe is rarely a simple point-to-point journey. With Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan largely dependent on connections through neighbouring countries to reach global markets, freight can involve several modes of transport, border crossings and logistics hubs before reaching its final destination. This makes Central Asia Europe logistics a…
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Belt and Road Initiative: Strategic logistics hubs and what they mean for freight forwarders
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched by China in 2013, has become one of the most ambitious infrastructure and connectivity programs in modern history. It spans over 140 countries, with investments in roads, railways, ports, and economic zones aimed at boosting global trade. While it’s often framed in geopolitical terms, the real story, especially…

