Kazakhstan and Georgia are set to begin a pilot electronic exchange of international road transport permits from July 22, 2026, marking a major step toward the digitalization of cross-border freight operations.

The agreement was reached during a meeting of the Kazakhstan-Georgia Joint Commission on International Road Transport in Astana, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

Under the initiative, the two countries will issue and exchange transport permits through the e-Permit digital platform on a trial basis. The system is expected to streamline administrative procedures, enhance transparency, and accelerate the processing of freight transport documents.

Officials also announced plans to introduce an unlimited permit regime once the transition to fully electronic document exchange is completed.

During the talks, Kazakhstan and Georgia reviewed the growing volume of bilateral and transit cargo transportation, highlighting their strategic roles in key international transport corridors.

To support rising demand, the two countries agreed to exchange an additional 6,000 transport permits for 2026. They also approved a preliminary quota of 20,500 permits for 2027, an increase of 6,000 permits compared to the previous period.

The expanded quotas are expected to open new opportunities for freight carriers, strengthen regional logistics connectivity, and deepen trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Georgia.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding transport cooperation and further developing road freight links as cargo flows along Eurasian corridors continue to grow.