A new €14.4 million customs and logistics center will be built in Armenia’s Syunik province to modernize border procedures and strengthen the country’s role as a regional trade and transport hub.
A ceremonial event was held at the State Revenue Committee (SRC) headquarters in Yerevan to mark the launch of the construction program for the Syunik Customs and Logistics Center.
An agreement to support the implementation of the project was signed between the SRC and the Italian company IRD Engineering, officially launching the program.
The event was attended by SRC Chairman Eduard Hakobyan, Ambassador of Italy to Armenia Alessandro Ferranti, Head of the Armenia Office of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development George Akhalkatsi, Managing Director of IRD Engineering Paolo Orsini, as well as heads of various departments of the SRC.
“The Syunik Customs and Logistics Center is not just a major infrastructure project; it is an important step toward positioning Armenia as a regional logistics hub. The project is also a practical reflection of the Government of Armenia’s ‘Crossroads of Peace’ initiative, as it will become a modern, state-of-the-art infrastructure for regional stability and economic cooperation,” SRC Chairman Eduard Hakobyan was quoted as saying by the SRC press office.
The SRC Chairman stressed that the project implementation support agreement is not only an official document but also a symbol of shared responsibility, mutual trust, and an ambitious vision for development.
According to representatives of international organizations present at the event, the construction of the Syunik Customs and Logistics Center is an important contribution to regional cooperation and trade facilitation, as well as infrastructure development.
With this major initiative, a new economic and logistics hub will be established in southern Armenia, aimed at modernizing international cargo transportation and customs procedures, as well as creating a modern, digitized customs environment.
The total cost of the project is €14.4 million, and it is financed through loan and grant funds from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), as well as co-financing from the Government of Armenia.
The center will be built in the area adjacent to the Shaki community in Armenia’s Syunik, next to the North-South Road Corridor, and is aimed at facilitating southbound cargo transportation by ensuring fast and digitized customs services. The newly established center will operate on a “one-stop, one-window” principle, allowing businesses to complete all necessary customs procedures in a single location, saving time and resources and enabling faster border processing.
The project envisions the introduction of modern customs and logistics solutions, including high-tech X-ray scanning and inspection equipment, truck service and parking areas, administrative and auxiliary infrastructure, as well as digital management and energy-efficient systems.
Design and technical works for the project have been entrusted to the Italian company IRD Engineering, which has international experience, while construction will be carried out in accordance with FIDIC Yellow Book international standards. At the same time, the project aims to obtain LEED green building certification, which includes energy-efficient and water-saving solutions, the development of green spaces, and the use of renewable energy sources.
Construction works are scheduled to begin in 2027.
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