Kazakhstan, Lithuania to launch intermodal scheme

18th March, 2024

KAZAKHSTAN and Lithuania are coordinating to execute container transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TCITR), reports New York's Times of Central Asia.


This collaboration was affirmed during the 14th session of the Kazakhstan-Lithuanian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade & Economic Cooperation, which was held in Vilnius.

"The event also included a meeting of the Kazakhstan-Lithuanian mixed commission on international road transportation with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan, the Union of Transport Workers of Kazakhstan, Kazlogistics, where an agreement was reached on the quota of permits for 2024," said Kazakhstan press service.

Said Kazakh representative Almaz Aisin: "We offer the Lithuanian side cooperation in launching container transportation between our countries within the framework of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TCITR).

"In addition, taking advantage of this opportunity, we invite all Lithuanian companies to participate in the New Silk Way transport forum, which is planned to be held in October this year in Astana."


Source: shippingazette

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