BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 16. We believe the Middle Corridor will establish a strong position in the West-East and vice versa logistical system, facilitating seamless trade between regions, Irakli Danelia, Central Asia and Caucasus Region Business Development Manager at Maerks, told Trend.
According to Danelia, Maersk is primarily focused on developing the Middle Corridor through ports.
"For exports, we transport cargo from Central Asia and Azerbaijan by rail to Poti, a process we have been carrying out for decades. From Poti, the cargo can be shipped directly to various destinations worldwide, including Türkiye, Europe, Africa, the Far East, and the Americas. The same process applies for imports," he said.
The official pointed out that the demand for the Middle Corridor is steadily increasing, stemming from Caucasian countries seeking to transport cargo from China through the Middle Corridor to Baku.
"We handle significant volumes of containers from China to various destinations such as Baku, Georgia, Türkiye, and further into Europe. Additionally, there is growing interest from Japan and Korea, connecting through China to the Middle East and delivering to Caucasian countries and Europe. Furthermore, we are also focused on export-import flows from Central Asia, with the Middle Corridor serving as a crucial route," Danelia explained.
Maersk's main focus is on delivering containerized cargoes, therefore, the company collaborates with cargo owners, transport, and logistical companies locally to handle already containerized cargo, he noted.
"Additionally, we are actively encouraging exporters in the region to containerize and convert their bulk commodities, highlighting the advantages of containerization," Danelia added.