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Landlocked State Access Initiatives (Logistics)

In practice, landlocked countries often struggle with costly border crossings and unreliable port access.

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Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.unescap.org/our-work/transport/landlocked-developing-countries

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In practice, landlocked countries often struggle with costly border crossings and unreliable port access. Access initiatives are coordinated measures between governments, regional bodies, and logistics providers to streamline transit, port connectivity, and cross-border freight movement. They typically combine infrastructure projects (dedicated corridors, regional hubs), bilateral and multilateral agreements (simplified customs procedures, mutual recognition of transport permits), and digital document systems. The aim is to reduce transit times and logistics costs, improving the competitiveness of landlocked nations in international trade.

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