Re: Trailer Exchange at Turkmenistan Entries

Dear Member,
In the letter sent to our Chamber by TOBB, the letter dated 19.09.2023 received from the General Directorate of International Trade in Services of the Ministry of Trade, with reference to the note of the Embassy of Iran in Ankara, states that Turkish-plated vehicles hand over trailers to Turkmen drivers within Iran's borders close to Turkmenistan, that they stay in the border area for days until the trailer returns to the border terminal, and that this situation causes congestion at the Lotfabad, Sarakhs and Incheh Borun Border Terminals; and, in order to ensure rapid passage at border terminals, it is stated that as of 17.09.2023 trailer exchanges will not be possible
for any foreign-plated fleets carrying goods to Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries, and that the transport of products to their final destination will take place upon presentation at entry of supporting documents, including a valid visa
for entry into Turkmenistan.

Kind regards,
Elazığ Chamber of Commerce and Industry