A new GIZ study shows that Turkmenistan leads the region in the speed of export and transit operations. At the Garabogaz, Farap and Dashoguz road checkpoints, the average customs clearance time was just 37 minutes – the best result in Central Asia.

For comparison:

Kazakhstan – around 1 hour 30 minutes

Tajikistan –1 hour 40 minutes

Kyrgyzstan –1 hour 44 minutes

Uzbekistan –1 hour 10 minutes

Border queues were equally efficient: the average waiting time did not exceed 35 minutes. Elsewhere in the region, the figures were significantly higher:

Kazakhstan – more than two days

Tajikistan – 1 hour 15 minutes

Kyrgyzstan – 40 minutes

Uzbekistan – 12 hours 20 minutes

According to GIZ, Turkmenistan is consolidating its position as a reliable and efficient transit route between Asia and Europe, supported by modern infrastructure, “green corridors”, and expanding digital customs services.

Source: www.business.com.tm