BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 11. TIR procedures have been simplified across the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan transit corridor, which is used for truck-based goods transportation, allowing for speedier cross-border operations. Kelvin Tang, VP of Ground & Rail, Greater China, and Global Cross-Border and Multimodal Leader at CEVA Logistics, told Trend.
TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) is an international transit system governed by a UN convention, operating globally through collaboration between the public and private sectors.
"The new corridor's growth has been impressive, particularly in cross-border transportation, which includes the deployment of the TIR business model. Currently, more than 500 trucks pass through this corridor each day, and the number is growing. Adoption of the TIR operation model has yielded considerable benefits, including a 30 percent reduction in lead time and a 10 percent reduction in prices when compared to conventional trucking alternatives," mentioned Kelvin Tang.
“The streamlined TIR procedures have not only facilitated faster cross-border movements but have also contributed to substantial savings in operational expenses. The efficiency gains indicate a positive impact on both time and financial aspects of logistics operations within the region,” he added.
Kelvin Tang highlighted that CEVA Logistics is actively exploring the expansion of the TIR procedure to various routes within Central Asian regions. Currently, all Central Asian countries have joined the TIR Convention, indicating a unified commitment to streamlined international transport procedures.
CEVA Logistics is a global company specializing in logistics and supply chain management, focusing on freight transportation management and contract logistics.
