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Georgia: Moving Routes to Central Asia
Changes in regional cargo flows due to the situation around Iran have increased pressure on the Port of Poti, with possible delays and higher transportation costs.
Kazakhstan to Invest Over $10 Billion in Transport Infrastructure
Kazakhstan will invest over $10 billion in transport infrastructure over the next five years to modernize key Eurasian trade corridors, improve transit efficiency, and accelerate digitalization. The investment is expected to strengthen routes connecting Europe and Central Asia, including the increasingly important Trans-Caspian corridor.
New Rules for International Road Transport in the EU
From July 1, 2026, new EU regulations extend tachograph requirements to certain light commercial vehicles used in international road transport, introducing additional compliance obligations for transport and moving companies.
Caucasus & Central Asia: Faster Cargo Routes
The countries participating in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor, have approved a development plan for 2026 aimed at further strengthening the route connecting China, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Europe.
EU: New Parcel Duties
Starting July 1, 2026, the European Union will abolish the existing duty exemption for goods valued up to €150. Instead, a fixed customs duty of €3 per item category will be introduced for all low-value shipments (up to €150) entering the EU from non-EU countries.
Truck Delays Impact European Transit.
Truck Delays Impact European Transit. Queues of up to 400 trucks have formed at Belarus–Poland border crossings, where only about 20 vehicles pass daily. These disruptions affect relocation schedules and logistics chains between Central Asia, Belarus, and Europe, a situation likely to persist through the high-demand pre-holiday months.
Visa-Free Entry Suspended for Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Egypt.
Visa-Free Entry Suspended for Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Egypt. On October 9, Montenegro officially suspended visa-free entry for citizens of Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Egypt. The move aligns the country’s visa policy with the European Union as Montenegro continues progress toward EU membership.
Simplified Entry and Stay Rules.
Simplified Entry and Stay Rules. The countries have ratified new agreements easing travel and stay for their citizens. Nationals can now enter using domestic IDs, stay up to 90 days within 180 days, and are exempt from registration for the first 30 days, making a new stage in regional mobility cooperation.