BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 22. The Middle Corridor has significant potential to evolve into an environmentally friendly transport route with zero emissions, Deputy Head of the Business Mission at the German Embassy in Baku, Heiko Schwarz, said at an information event titled "Innovations in Railroad Technology in Azerbaijan: Partnerships and Opportunities for German Companies" in Baku, Trend reports.
"The role of Azerbaijan as a key transport hub is steadily increasing. When I arrived in Azerbaijan three and a half years ago, the Middle Corridor was stagnant. However, political changes over the last few years have led to rapid development. Today, this route not only facilitates the movement of goods from China to Europe but also contributes to the creation of regional value chains. Railways and ports play a central role in these processes," Schwarz said.
The official emphasized that in the lead-up to COP29, the topic of environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly important. Azerbaijan, in addition to its role as an energy producer, is actively working to transform the Middle Corridor into a green route that ensures zero emissions, making it unique among global transport lines.
To note, the Middle Corridor links the container rail freight transportation networks of China and European Union countries via Central Asia, the Caucasus, Türkiye, and Eastern Europe.
Multilateral multimodal transportation infrastructure connects ferry terminals of the Caspian and Black Seas with railway systems of China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Poland.