ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 18. Belgian-based
Ahlers Logistics has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with
Kazakhstan’s Azurite Group to enhance joint operations across
Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, Trend reports via Ahlers Logistics.
The partnership is set to strengthen capabilities along the
Middle Corridor. By combining their expertise, regional networks,
and operational resources, the companies plan to improve service
offerings and provide greater flexibility for businesses operating
along Eurasian supply chains.
“This cooperation enables us to further strengthen our presence
along the Middle Corridor and create long-term value for our
customers and partners in the region,” said Dave van den Bos, CEO
of Ahlers Logistics.
The companies see the agreement as a step toward building a more
robust logistics ecosystem across Eurasia, responding to growing
demand for reliable and diversified transport routes.
The Middle Corridor is a transport and trade route passing
through a number of countries in the region and connecting Asia
with Europe. It serves as an alternative to the traditional
Northern and Southern Corridors
The route begins in China and passes through the countries of
Central Asia. It then crosses the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia,
and Türkiye, before reaching Europe. The Middle Corridor is a land
route that bypasses the longer sea routes, connecting the eastern
regions of Asia, including China, with Europe.
Ahlers Logistics, headquartered in Antwerp, provides support in
sustainable supply chain management, warehousing, projects, and
machinery logistics, secured transport, trade logistics,
after-sales services, and data analytics.
Azurite Group is a full-cycle logistics company with
headquarters in Kazakhstan's Almaty, specializing in multimodal and
heavy cargo transportation across the Middle Corridor.
