Freight transport opens along Uzbek-Kyrgyz-China-Mongolia corridor
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The first pilot freight transport along the Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan-China-Mongolia corridor was recently initiated by Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport and the country's Chamber of Commerce and Industry to expand market access and establish new road freight routes.
The new corridor opens up fresh opportunities for trade growth and enhanced transport and logistics connectivity across the region, and reduces delivery times, media outlets from the region reported citing a statement from the ministry.
The corridor is especially important for Uzbek national carriers amid ongoing challenges in the global logistics market as it offers a strategic advantage for expanding their business, improving operational efficiency and strengthening their position at both regional and global levels.
The first pilot freight transport along the Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan-China-Mongolia corridor was recently initiated by Uzbekistan's Transport Ministry and one of its trade chambers to expand market access and set up new road freight routes. The new corridor opens up fresh opportunities for trade growth and enhanced transport and logistics connectivity across the region, and reduces delivery times.
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