BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. Strengthening
multimodal transport corridors between China and the countries of
Central Asia is becoming one of the key areas of development for
regional logistics, Mirziyod Mirkhamidov, chairman of the Board of
O'ztemiryo'lkonteyner Uzbekistan, said, Trend reports.


Addressing the 2nd Caspian International Forum on “Transport,
Transit, and Logistics” in Baku, Mirziyod Mirkhamidov stressed that
changes in global supply chains and the reorientation of routes are
increasing the load on the region’s transit corridors, which
requires further diversification of transport infrastructure.


“Currently, ensuring uninterrupted supplies and diversifying
transport and logistics routes within the corridors passing through
Central Asian countries is becoming increasingly important. The
situation on global maritime routes is leading to a reorientation
of flows, which, in turn, increases the load on land routes,” he
noted.


According to him, global logistics chains have undergone
significant changes in recent years.


“Under these conditions, transport corridors between China and
Central Asia are becoming one of the most promising routes for
freight transportation,” Mirkhamidov said.


He emphasized that against this backdrop, the development of
rail and multimodal routes is taking on particular
significance.







In addition, he spoke about the construction of the
China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway line, which, he said, will
become a key element of the regional transport system.


“This project is viewed as one of the most important elements in
the development of an effective transport and economic system for
the region,” he said.


Mirkhamidov added that Uzbekistan has a well-developed logistics
infrastructure and is ready to actively participate in expanding
the region’s transport capabilities.


“We are ready to provide all our capabilities to develop
transport cooperation and expand freight traffic,” he noted.


According to him, the company is also interested in expanding
cooperation with clients and participants in logistics chains.