BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 10. Turkmenistan's Ministry of Automobile Transport has begun accepting applications for cargo transportation by road for 2027.
This was announced by the press service of Turkmenistan's Ministry of Automobile Transport on August 10.
Applications from legal entities and individuals will be accepted until September 15, 2026, the ministry reported.
The application process is intended to determine in advance the demand of enterprises, entrepreneurs and individuals for cargo transportation and incorporate expected transportation volumes into the sector's planning for next year.
“Collecting applications allows the needs of enterprises, entrepreneurs and citizens for cargo transportation to be identified in advance and expected transportation volumes to be taken into account when planning the sector's activities for the following year,” the ministry said.
The preliminary collection of applications is also expected to facilitate more efficient allocation of road transport resources and planning based on anticipated demand.
The ministry noted that the process is particularly relevant for organizations requiring regular or large-scale transportation of raw materials, equipment, construction materials and other goods.
Meanwhile, road transport remains an important component of Turkmenistan's domestic and international freight system, particularly for moving cargo between production centers, industrial facilities, border crossings and seaports. Its role is also linked to the country's efforts to strengthen its position as a transit hub between Central Asia, the Caspian region and neighboring markets.
Turkmenistan's transport strategy increasingly focuses on integrating different modes of transport, with road links providing connections to railways, ports and international road corridors. This is particularly relevant for cargo moving through the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, which provides a link between Central Asian markets and the Caspian routes toward Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus.
