A meeting between representatives of the State Service of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan and a delegation from the US company AECOM Technical Services was held in Turkmenbashi on October 29. The sides discussed the development of transport and logistics infrastructure and prospects for cooperation, according to the IIC.

During the talks, AECOM representatives presented the 2026–2028 Transport Corridor Trade (TCTR) Competitiveness Program for Central Asia. The initiative предусматривает attracting investment in the region’s transport, energy and digital sectors.

The participants also discussed prospects for implementing projects based at the Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Yard, introducing the "Single Maritime Window" digital system, and attracting financing from international financial institutions, including the Islamic Development Bank, to implement national shipbuilding programmes.

Representatives of the State Service invited the AECOM delegation to take part in the International Transport Forum, scheduled for November 24–26, 2026. The US side expressed interest in participating in the event.

As part of the visit, the delegates toured the International Seaport of Turkmenbashi and familiarized themselves with its operational and logistics capabilities.