Middle Corridor Digital Trade: Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan ran a cross-Caspian customs pilot using eTIR, moving one eastbound shipment from Azerbaijan to Turkmenbashi by ferry and then to Uzbekistan at Farap under a single electronic transit process—an efficiency boost for the rail-sea route. Caspian Sea Logistics Pressure: The Caspian’s falling water level is already cutting ferry cargo capacity (one vessel now carries about 80% load), forcing costly dredging and raising the risk of berth changes if the retreat continues. Turkmen-Korea Tech Transfer: Balkan Shipyard on Turkmenistan’s Caspian coast is building a 6,100-ton multipurpose cargo vessel with KSIT, with Korean specialists on site and further plans for shipyard modernization. AI for Water and Logistics: Turkmenistan’s Academy of Sciences park is pushing applied AI—smart irrigation, soil monitoring, and digital logistics—aimed at reducing water use and improving freight efficiency. Biodiversity Strategy Update: UNDP and GEF support a national workshop in Ashgabat to update Turkmenistan’s biodiversity strategy and action plan for 2026–2035 and prepare key CBD reporting. Methane Leak Repairs: UN-linked monitoring reports Turkmenistan is repairing major methane leaks detected by satellite alerts, as part of infrastructure upgrades to cut emissions. Turkmenistan–Netherlands Cooperation: In The Hague, Turkmen and Dutch officials discussed shipbuilding, maritime infrastructure, healthcare, innovative technologies, and methane emissions reduction. Construction Education Upgrade: Ashgabat opened a new campus for the Turkmen state institute of architecture and construction, designed for 5,000 students and positioned as a scientific and practical training base.