The Trans-Caspian Corridor – Geopolitical implications and transport opportunities

J. Rentschler, A. Reinhardt, R. Elbert and D. Hummel

Journal of Transport Geography, 2025, vol. 125, issue C

Abstract: Recent geopolitical developments, including the Russia-Ukraine war, the US-China trade war, and China's Belt and Road Initiative, have significantly altered the transportation landscape of Central Asia. Traditional corridors like the Trans-Siberian Corridor through Russia have become less viable, accelerating the rise of new alternatives, such as the Trans-Caspian Corridor (TCC). This corridor, connecting Asia and Europe via Kazakhstan and the Caspian Sea, has emerged as a geopolitical tool for nations seeking to diversify trade routes and reduce dependency on the traditional maritime trade route and Russian influence.

Keywords: Trans-Caspian international transport corridor; Eurasian trade networks; Belt and road initiative; Geopolitics; Transport corridor development; Interview study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2025.104211

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