BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 6. The integration of
the Persian Gulf region with the Middle Corridor may become one of
the defining trade routes of the future, according to Azerbaijan
Railways (ADY), Ziya Mammadov, Deputy Head of the Marketing
Department at ADY, said in a post on his social media page,
Trend
reports.
The post noted that in recent years, shifts in global supply
chains, rising geopolitical risks, and the need to optimize
logistics costs have accelerated the search for alternative
transport routes.
"In this context, the growing interest of Persian Gulf countries
in accessing Eurasian markets through new corridors is becoming
increasingly evident," the post said.
According to the information, countries such as Saudi Arabia,
the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar are actively seeking more
resilient and flexible logistics solutions to strengthen their
position in global trade.
"As a significant share of global trade routes depends on the
Strait of Hormuz, any disruption or instability in this chokepoint
directly affects supply chains. Potential blockages can lead to
prolonged and unpredictable delays, increasing operational costs
and reducing reliability for both logistics providers and cargo
owners.
Against this backdrop, the Middle Corridor via Azerbaijan is
evolving from an alternative option into a strategic necessity. It
connects the Gulf region with the Caucasus, Europe, and Central
Asia, offering a flexible multimodal transport solution while
diversifying geopolitical and logistical risks," he stated.
The post emphasized that the integration between the Gulf region
and the Middle Corridor is therefore not merely an alternative
route, but a transformation of Eurasia’s economic geography.
"It enables stronger interregional trade linkages and supports
the development of more balanced and resilient supply chains.
If effectively developed, Azerbaijan has the potential to evolve
from a transit country into a major global logistics hub. This
would significantly enhance its geoeconomic importance and create
new opportunities for long-term regional cooperation," he
noted.
Mammadov added that logistics is no longer just about distance,
it is about resilience, flexibility, and effective risk
management.
"In this regard, the integration of the #MiddleCorridor may become one
of the defining trade routes of the future," he saiid.
The Middle Corridor is a transport trade route passing through
several 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 Central Asian
countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. It then
crosses the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye before
reaching Europe. The Middle Corridor is a land-based route that
bypasses longer maritime paths, linking eastern parts of Asia,
including China, with Europe.
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