espEconomy: strategy and practiceEconomy: strategy and practice1997-99672663-550XИнститут экономики10.51176/1997-9967-2024-4-85-103esp-1460Research ArticleМИРОВАЯ ЭКОНОМИКАTHE GLOBAL ECONOMYТрансграничное взаимодействие Казахстана и Узбекистана в логистике: концептуальные подходыCross-Border Interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Logistics: Conceptual Approacheshttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5697-4283БодаубаеваГ. А.BodaubayevaG.

к.э.н., ассоциированный профессор

пр. Абая 8а,  Алматы

Gulmira Bodaubayeva – Cand. Sc. (Econ.), Associate Professor

8a Abay Ave., Almaty

g.bodaubayeva@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0009-0001-3153-5476ХольцхакерХ.HolzhackerH.

главный экономист

№ 66 Longteng Road, Shuimogou District, 830028, Урумчи

Hans Holzhacker – Chief Economist

No. 66 Longteng Road, Shuimogou District, 830028, Urumqi

hans.holzhacker@carecinstitute.orghttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3227-4992БейфертА.BeifertA.

PhD, ассоциированный профессор

ул. Ф. Мюллера 14, 23966, Висмар

Anatoli Beifert – PhD, Associate Professor

14 Philipp-Müller Str., 23966, Wismar

anatoli.beifert@hs-wismar.dehttps://orcid.org/0009-0003-7690-0742ЖакенН.ZhakenN.

PhD докторант

пр. Аль-Фараби 71,  Алматы

Nurkhan Zhaken – PhD candidate

71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty

nurkhanzhaken02@gmail.comУниверситет Международного Бизнеса им. К. СагадиеваКазахстанUniversity of International Business named after K. SagadiyevKazakhstanИнститут ЦАРЭСКитайCAREC InstituteChinaУниверситет прикладных наук ВисмараГерманияWismar University of Applied SciencesGermanyКазахский национальный университет имени Аль-ФарабиКазахстанAl-Farabi Kazakh National UniversityKazakhstan20241401202519485103Copyright © Бодаубаева Г.А., Хольцхакер Х., Бейферт А., Жакен Н., 20252025Бодаубаева Г.А., Хольцхакер Х., Бейферт А., Жакен Н.Bodaubayeva G., Holzhacker H., Beifert A., Zhaken N.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://esp.ieconom.kz/jour/article/view/1460

В статье рассматривается трансграничное сотрудничество между Казахстаном и Узбекистаном, направленное на развитие логистики в приграничных регионах. Регионы Центральной Азии сталкиваются с барьерами в логистике, правовых и таможенных различиях, а также слабой координацией, что осложняет удовлетворение растущего спроса на грузоперевозки. Цель статьи - предложить концептуальные подходы для гармонизации нормативных актов, упрощения таможенных процедур и устранения барьеров на пути товаров и услуг между приграничными регионами. Методология исследования включает кейс-стади транспортных коридоров и контент-анализ данных международных организаций и национальных статистических агентств. Анализ Транскаспийского маршрута и Южного коридора выявил проблемы, такие как высокие транспортные издержки, отсутствие институциональной поддержки, геополитическое влияние и инвестиционные риски. Особое внимание уделено трансграничным индустриально-логистическим зонам (ИЛЗ), которые могут стать стратегическим инструментом для снижения транзакционных издержек и ускорения обработки грузов. Такие зоны должны быть интегрированы с международными транспортными сетями и автоматизированными таможенными процедурами. Результаты исследования показывают, что для устойчивого развития трансграничного сотрудничества требуются не только инфраструктурные инвестиции, но и институциональные реформы, включая создание совместных регулирующих органов и гармонизацию законодательства для устранения административных барьеров. В статье предложены рекомендации по упрощению таможенных процедур, созданию индустриально-логистических центров, развитию транспортных коридоров и формированию концепции трансграничного взаимодействия.  Направления для будущих исследований включают оценку экономического воздействия предложенных ИЛЗ и исследование цифровых платформ для координации грузоперевозок в реальном времени.

The article examines cross-border cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, focusing on developing logistics in border regions. Central Asian regions face significant barriers, such as logistical inefficiencies, legal and customs discrepancies, and weak coordination, which hinder their ability to meet the growing demand for freight transportation. The article aims to propose conceptual approaches for harmonizing regulations, simplifying customs procedures, and removing obstacles to the movement of goods and services across border regions. The research methodology includes case studies of transport corridors and content analysis of data from international organizations and national statistical agencies. The analysis of the Trans-Caspian Route and the Southern Corridor highlights challenges such as high transport costs, lack of institutional support, geopolitical influences, and investment risks. Special attention is given to crossborder industrial logistics zones (ILZs), which could serve as strategic tools for reducing transaction costs and expediting cargo processing. These zones should be integrated with international transport networks and automated customs systems. The research results show that sustainable development of crossborder cooperation requires not only infrastructure investments but also institutional reforms, including the establishment of joint regulatory bodies and harmonization of legislation to eliminate administrative barriers. The article provides recommendations for simplifying customs procedures, establishing industriallogistics centers, developing transport corridors, and forming a concept of cross-border interaction. Future research directions include assessing the economic impact of the proposed ILZs and exploring digital platforms for real-time coordination of freight transportation.

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