Following 2022, the international logistics landscape between Europe, Turkey, the USA, China, India, and the countries of Central Asia has undergone major structural changes. As a result, demand for alternative transportation corridors excluding transit through the Russian Federation has increased significantly.
Simplextrans freight forwarding company organizes reliable multimodal cargo transportation between Europe and Asia via the TITR (Trans-Caspian International Transport Route), utilizing the developed infrastructure of Georgia, Azerbaijan, and the Caspian Sea region.
What is TITR and What Types of Cargo is it Suitable For?
TheTITR (Trans-Caspian International Transport Route), also known as the Middle Corridor, is a strategic multimodal transportation corridor connecting the European Union, the Caucasus region, and Central Asia while fully avoiding transit through Russia.
The TITR corridor is ideally suited for transportation of:
- Containerized cargo (all container types);
- Commercial project shipments;
- Industrial, factory, and manufacturing equipment;
- Chemical industry products;
- Heavy and oversized cargo.
Main Logistics Scheme and Transportation Stages
The logistics chain organized by Simplextrans is optimized and consists of four key stages:
1. Cargo Delivery to Poti Port (Georgia)
Poti Sea Port is one of the main Black Sea logistics hubs for transshipment of cargo moving between Europe, Asia, India, and Central Asia.
We handle cargo arriving from:
- European Union countries and Turkey;
- USA and North/South America;
- China, India, and the UAE.
At Poti Port, Simplextrans provides:
- container transshipment operations;
- container-to-rail wagon or truck transloading;
- transit customs formalities;
- preparation of shipping and transit documentation for further transportation via TITR.
2. Railway Transit Through Georgia and Azerbaijan
After cargo handling at Poti Port, rail shipments move along the following corridor:
Poti – Tbilisi – Baku – Alyat Port (Azerbaijan)
The modern Port of Alyat is a key hub of the TITR corridor, providing direct access to the Caspian Sea transport network.
3. Caspian Sea Ferry Crossing
From Alyat Port, vessels and railway ferries operate across the Caspian Sea to the main destination ports:
- Port of Kuryk / Port of Aktau (Kazakhstan);
- Port of Turkmenbashi (Turkmenistan).
The Caspian segment regularly handles:
- containers;
- covered rail wagons;
- open-top wagons;
- trucks and trailers;
- heavy oversized machinery and equipment.
4. Final Delivery to Central Asian Countries
After crossing the Caspian Sea, cargo is delivered to final consignees by rail or road transport as part of the last-mile logistics operation.
Main Delivery Destinations in Central Asia
Simplextrans provides door-to-door cargo delivery to all major industrial and commercial centers across Central Asia.
| Kazakhstan | Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Karaganda, Atyrau, Aktau, Oral |
| Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek, Osh |
| Uzbekistan | Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Navoi, Andijan |
| Turkmenistan | Ashgabat, Turkmenabat, Mary, Turkmenbashi |
| Tajikistan | Dushanbe, Khujand |
Key Advantages of Transportation via TITR with Simplextrans
100% Bypass of Russian Territory
The route operates exclusively through Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Central Asian countries, eliminating transit through the Russian Federation.
Minimization of Sanctions and Banking Risks
The Southern Corridor via TITR simplifies international banking compliance procedures, reduces transaction-related risks, and facilitates cargo insurance placement with international insurers.
Efficient Multimodal Logistics
We combine sea freight, railway transportation, and road delivery in order to optimize transit times and freight costs.
Single Logistics Operator Along the Entire Route
Simplextrans coordinates:
- port operations in Poti and Alyat;
- Caspian Sea ferry bookings;
- railway logistics;
- final-mile delivery to consignee warehouses.
Request a Freight Rate for Cargo Transportation to Central Asia Without Transit Through Russia
To receive an accurate freight quotation and transit time calculation for cargo delivery via TITR bypassing Russia, please contact the logistics specialists at Simplextrans.
Please send:
- cargo specification;
- loading point;
- destination point;
- cargo dimensions and weight
Our team will provide the most suitable logistics solution and commercial quotation within the shortest possible time.