BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. The capacity and
volume of transportation along the Middle Corridor can rise from
the current 5 million to 20 million tons over the next 3 years,
Manager of the Transport Innovation Association (TIA), former Vice
Minister of Transport and Communications of Lithuania, Julius
Skackauskas, said at the International Transport and Logistics
Forum in Baku, Trend reports.


According to him, the Middle Corridor is becoming one of the key
transport routes connecting the markets of Europe and Asia.


Skatskauskis noted that the European Union, with a population of
approximately 500 million and an economy of approximately 20
trillion euro, represents a huge market, access to which an be
further expanded by developing transport connectivity through the
Middle Corridor.


He emphasized that for the route to develop further, its
reliability, safety, and sustainability must be ensured. At the
same time, he noted, despite existing bottlenecks and the need for
further infrastructure improvements, the corridor's development is
moving in the right direction.


The Lithuanian representative highlighted the implementation of
infrastructure projects in Azerbaijan, including the expansion of
the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway line, emphasizing their importance
for improving transportation efficiency.







Skatskauskis also noted that the transport sector plays a
significant role in the Lithuanian economy, accounting for
approximately 12% of the country's GDP, one of the highest rates in
Europe. He said that Lithuanian companies are interested in
developing cooperation along the Middle Corridor and are exploring
opportunities for further participation in transport and logistics
infrastructure projects in the region.


He added that the Lithuanian delegation plans to familiarize
itself with Azerbaijan's transport and logistics facilities and
expressed its willingness to share experience, technologies, and
solutions for the further development of the route.


The forum is being held in Baku 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.