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The Trans-Caspian Corridor – Geopolitical implications and transport opportunities

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

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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.

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  • Rentschler, J. & Reinhardt, A. & Elbert, R. & Hummel, D., 2025. "The Trans-Caspian Corridor – Geopolitical implications and transport opportunities," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 125(C).
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:jotrge:v:125:y:2025:i:c:s0966692325001024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2025.104211
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