LLDC3: DRY PORTS RECOGNIZED AS GLOBAL LOGISTICS KEY HUBS

Participants of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), held in Avaza, emphasized the critical role of dry ports as strategic nodes in global logistics networks. The majority of these facilities are located in landlocked nations, making them essential for maintaining sustainable trade flows.

International experts voiced concern over the persistent barriers that hinder the integration of LLDCs into the global economy. Among the primary challenges highlighted were limited access to international markets, high transportation costs, and a lack of modern infrastructure.

In line with the Avaza Programme of Action, the global community is urged to intensify efforts aimed at easing transport and logistics constraints. The discussions underscored the need for practical measures—ranging from the modernization of overland corridors and the expansion of dry port capacities to the strengthening of regional cooperation and increased investment in the transport sector.

Delegates unanimously agreed that the sustainable development of landlocked developing countries is only achievable through comprehensive international support and coordinated action from all relevant stakeholders.

The Third UN Conference on LLDCs is taking place from August 5–8 in Turkmenbashi, bringing together over 32 landlocked nations with a combined population exceeding 500 million.