BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. Azerbaijan plays a
key role in the development of the Middle Corridor through
large-scale investments in transport infrastructure and holds a
central position on the Caspian section of the route, Chairman of
the International Road Transporters Association of Türkiye Alper
Özel said at the International Transport and Logistics Forum in
Baku, Trend
reports.
According to him, the Middle Corridor is no longer an
alternative transport route, but has become a strategic necessity
for ensuring sustainable supply chains between Europe and Asia.
Özel noted that Azerbaijan has done a great deal to develop the
corridor, investing in the Baku International Sea Trade Port,
railway infrastructure, transport connectivity, and the Alat Free
Economic Zone.
"The Caspian Sea is the heart of the Middle Corridor, and
Azerbaijan is at the very center of this process," he
emphasized.
The head of the Turkish association noted that the European
Union is showing growing interest in the Middle Corridor as part of
its policy of strengthening supply chain resilience and expanding
connections with Central Asian countries.
He stated that Türkiye serves as the route's gateway to Europe,
and further development of the corridor requires closer cooperation
between transport organizations, logistics companies, and relevant
agencies in Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
Ozel also emphasized the need to eliminate existing bottlenecks
and improve the efficiency of logistics processes. He said that
reducing cargo waiting times and further digitalization of
transportation will contribute to the route's increased
competitiveness.
He expressed confidence that the Middle Corridor has the
potential to become one of the most reliable and sustainable
transport routes in the world.
The forum is being held as part of the TransLogistica Caspian
2026 exhibition and brings together representatives of government
agencies, international organizations, and leading companies in the
transport and logistics sector.
