International Shippers Create New Routes To Avoid Russia

Europe-Asia cargo transportation through the Caucasus is growing manifold as international shippers seek to avoid Russia and hasten to set up new transit routes.  Cargo transshipment through Central Asia and the Caucasus will grow six times in 2022 compared to the previous year, to 3.2 million metric tons, according to the estimates of an association composed of the major state transportation companies in the region.

“This is due to the sharply increased demand for the […] route against the backdrop of recent events taking place…