Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan: Freight truck delays reported at Farab border crossing as of May 23

As of May 23, hundreds of freight trucks are queueing at the Farab border crossing on the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border. Hundreds of trucks seeking to enter Uzbekistan from Turkmenistan are delayed because Uzbek authorities have reportedly failed to issue Turkmen drivers with entry visas. It is unclear when the issue will be resolved.

Travel delays and disruptions to freight transport are likely in the coming days. Traffic on both sides of the border will likely experience congestion and border crossing disruptions. Residual delays will likely occur after authorities resolve the reported visa issue as officers work through the backlog of traffic.