The article is devoted to the North-South international transport corridor («North - South» ITC). The transport corridor is seen as a way to strengthen the unity of the economic space of the country and the development of entrepreneurship and international cooperation. The article analyzes the current situation of the transport corridor, as well as the role of the Astrakhan region, the port of Astrakhan and the port of Olya in its development. Efficient service of commodity exchange both within the region and in the direction of export/import is possible only with a developed transport and industrial logistics system. The author suggests ways to eliminate existing obstacles for the full launch of the «North - South» ITC and increase the volume of foreign trade between Russia, Iran and India, including dredging works in the Volga-Caspian shipping channel, simplifying customs procedures, fleet renewal, etc.

The article is devoted to the North-South international transport corridor («North - South» ITC). The transport corridor is seen as a way to strengthen the unity of the economic space of the country and the development of entrepreneurship and international cooperation. The article analyzes the current situation of the transport corridor, as well as the role of the Astrakhan region, the port of Astrakhan and the port of Olya in its development. Efficient service of commodity exchange both within the region and in the direction of export/import is possible only with a developed transport and industrial logistics system. The author suggests ways to eliminate existing obstacles for the full launch of the «North - South» ITC and increase the volume of foreign trade between Russia, Iran and India, including dredging works in the Volga-Caspian shipping channel, simplifying customs procedures, fleet renewal, etc.