From November 3 to 4, 2024, the city of Lianyungang (China) hosted the “One Belt - One Road 2024” international conference on freight logistics cooperation and the annual meeting of the International Freight Railway Express Alliance (IFREA). During the event, the International Association "Trans-Caspian International Transport Route" (hereafter referred to as the TITR Association) received a certificate for high standards in operator services.

The contribution of TITR Association members plays a crucial role in strengthening transport connections and trade-economic relations between countries and regions, thereby facilitating their integration into a unified logistics network. The conference focused on the development of new railway routes, the enhancement of multimodal transport documents, and the assessment of transportation prospects under the "One Belt - One Road" initiative.

The award given to the TITR Association underscores the significance of its contributions to raising logistics service quality and advancing a transcontinental transport corridor, which fosters the expansion of international trade and economic cooperation.

For reference: The International Freight Railway Express Alliance (IFREA) is a non-profit organization specializing in international logistics, as well as economic and trade research along the “Belt and Road” corridors. Its secretariat is located in Lianyungang, hosted by the Belt and Road Development Research Association.

IFREA aims to promote technological innovation and capacity-building for international trains along the “One Belt — One Road” routes, with a focus on strategic consulting and economic, trade, and logistics evaluations across the corridor. It integrates resources for international freight logistics and deepens cooperation among logistics companies. Through innovation and market mechanisms, IFREA supports industry development, creates and maintains industry standards, and builds a new, streamlined international logistics network for the corridor.