Turkmenistan organized supplies of fresh tomatoes to the Russian Federation by sea transport

Published Apr 25, 2024

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The article highlights the beginning of tomato exports from Turkmenistan to Russia by sea, with a trial shipment transported using 40 vehicles and special container bodies to maintain temperature control. The journey ended with the return of the shipment, carrying 800 tons of various food products back to Turkmenistan. This development is part of a broader initiative to enhance maritime transport between the two nations, following a memorandum signed between the Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan and the Russian Special Economic Zone “Lotus” to establish a Turkmen logistics center in the Astrakhan region's port economic zone.

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The first batch of fresh tomatoes from Turkmenistan arrived in Russia directly by sea via the North-South ITC to a checkpoint in the Astrakhan region. As Business Turkmenistan reports, this ferry flight from the port of Turkmenbashi with 40 vehicles transporting fresh tomatoes is an important stage in the development of maritime transport between the two countries. To ensure the safety of perishable goods, special container bodies were used to maintain the required temperature conditions. According to the report, the ferry returned to Turkmenistan carrying 800 tons of food products, including milk, cheeses and other goods. Read also: Turkmen company is preparing to export canned fruits and vegetables to neighboring countries The open joint-stock company “Transport and Logistics Center of ...

Source: Eastfruit