Cross-Border Interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Logistics: Conceptual Approaches

The article examines cross-border cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, focusing on developing logistics in border regions. Central Asian regions face significant barriers, such as logistical inefficiencies, legal and customs discrepancies, and weak coordination, which hinder their ability...

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Main Authors: G. Bodaubayeva, H. Holzhacker, A. Beifert, N. Zhaken
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Language:English
Published: Institute of Economics under the Science Committee of Ministry of Education and Science RK 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://esp.ieconom.kz/jour/article/view/1460
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description The article examines cross-border cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, focusing on developing logistics in border regions. Central Asian regions face significant barriers, such as logistical inefficiencies, legal and customs discrepancies, and weak coordination, which hinder their ability to meet the growing demand for freight transportation. The article aims to propose conceptual approaches for harmonizing regulations, simplifying customs procedures, and removing obstacles to the movement of goods and services across border regions. The research methodology includes case studies of transport corridors and content analysis of data from international organizations and national statistical agencies. The analysis of the Trans-Caspian Route and the Southern Corridor highlights challenges such as high transport costs, lack of institutional support, geopolitical influences, and investment risks. Special attention is given to crossborder industrial logistics zones (ILZs), which could serve as strategic tools for reducing transaction costs and expediting cargo processing. These zones should be integrated with international transport networks and automated customs systems. The research results show that sustainable development of crossborder cooperation requires not only infrastructure investments but also institutional reforms, including the establishment of joint regulatory bodies and harmonization of legislation to eliminate administrative barriers. The article provides recommendations for simplifying customs procedures, establishing industriallogistics centers, developing transport corridors, and forming a concept of cross-border interaction. Future research directions include assessing the economic impact of the proposed ILZs and exploring digital platforms for real-time coordination of freight transportation.
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spelling doaj-art-2b26fdb516364ea6b76a1f7c0b67ddde2025-08-20T03:59:12ZengInstitute of Economics under the Science Committee of Ministry of Education and Science RKЭкономика: стратегия и практика1997-99672663-550X2025-01-011948510310.51176/1997-9967-2024-4-85-103504Cross-Border Interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Logistics: Conceptual ApproachesG. Bodaubayeva0H. Holzhacker1A. Beifert2N. Zhaken3University of International Business named after K. SagadiyevCAREC InstituteWismar University of Applied SciencesAl-Farabi Kazakh National UniversityThe article examines cross-border cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, focusing on developing logistics in border regions. Central Asian regions face significant barriers, such as logistical inefficiencies, legal and customs discrepancies, and weak coordination, which hinder their ability to meet the growing demand for freight transportation. The article aims to propose conceptual approaches for harmonizing regulations, simplifying customs procedures, and removing obstacles to the movement of goods and services across border regions. The research methodology includes case studies of transport corridors and content analysis of data from international organizations and national statistical agencies. The analysis of the Trans-Caspian Route and the Southern Corridor highlights challenges such as high transport costs, lack of institutional support, geopolitical influences, and investment risks. Special attention is given to crossborder industrial logistics zones (ILZs), which could serve as strategic tools for reducing transaction costs and expediting cargo processing. These zones should be integrated with international transport networks and automated customs systems. The research results show that sustainable development of crossborder cooperation requires not only infrastructure investments but also institutional reforms, including the establishment of joint regulatory bodies and harmonization of legislation to eliminate administrative barriers. The article provides recommendations for simplifying customs procedures, establishing industriallogistics centers, developing transport corridors, and forming a concept of cross-border interaction. Future research directions include assessing the economic impact of the proposed ILZs and exploring digital platforms for real-time coordination of freight transportation.https://esp.ieconom.kz/jour/article/view/1460economyeconomic growthcross-border interactionborder regiontransit strategylogistic zonestransport corridorinfrastructure
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Cross-Border Interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Logistics: Conceptual Approaches
Экономика: стратегия и практика
economy
economic growth
cross-border interaction
border region
transit strategy
logistic zones
transport corridor
infrastructure
title Cross-Border Interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Logistics: Conceptual Approaches
title_full Cross-Border Interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Logistics: Conceptual Approaches
title_fullStr Cross-Border Interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Logistics: Conceptual Approaches
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title_short Cross-Border Interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Logistics: Conceptual Approaches
title_sort cross border interaction between kazakhstan and uzbekistan in logistics conceptual approaches
topic economy
economic growth
cross-border interaction
border region
transit strategy
logistic zones
transport corridor
infrastructure
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