Improving Transnational Transport Corridors

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The average clearing time for road vehicles at BCPs on corridor 3a is 6.2 hours, while at

corridor 3b is 3.8 hours. This large difference is caused by the difference in traffic volume

between both corridors. As indicated in 3.3.1, corridor 3b is less active than 3a due to the poor

road condition. However, it is worth mentioning that the lower clearing time in Karamyk is

very likely the impact of the ADB projects on improvement of border services that modernizes

the NSW in the Kyrgyz Republic. While the lowest clearing time in Hairatan is very likely due to

the fact that Afghanistan is the only CAREC country that utilizes ASYCUDA World.

CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarder Associations (CFCFA)

CFCFA is a non-government and non-profit organization established in 2009 at the initiative of

national carrier, freight forwarder and logistics associations and with the CAREC support. It is

an instrument of public private partnership expansion for developing transport and logistics in

the region and a cooperation mechanism for CAREC region’s national associations to solve

topical issues

. CFCFA contributes to CAREC transport and trade facilitation policies and

infrastructure from its private sector perspective. It also enhances professionalism within road

carrier and freight forwarder industries.

This institution functions very well. They have a representative website on which transport

companies, insurance companies, customs brokers, and logistic centers and warehouse can

CAREC countries.

Automated Customs Procedures

Implementing a single window environment for trade enhances the exchange of information

between private sector trade participants and the government, and extends benefits from

investment in technology to trade facilitation (USAID, 2014). Potential efficiencies could be

gained with an electronic system for submitting and processing consignment information. The

current status of electronic single window implementation in the corridor countries is

indicated in the following table.