Rail Freight and the Middle Corridor: The New Silk Road

The Asia-Europe trade bridge via the Trans-Caspian route

Rail freight has gained strategic importance in international logistics in recent years. The Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian International Transport Route) has positioned Azerbaijan at the center of the Asia-Europe trade route. 166 Global Logistics provides professional services on this corridor.

What Is the Middle Corridor?

The Middle Corridor is a multimodal transport route extending from China through Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey to Europe. This route is faster than sea freight and more cost-effective than air freight.

Advantages of the Middle Corridor

• Speed: 15-20 days from China to Europe (vs. 35-45 days by sea)
• Cost: 3-4 times cheaper than air freight
• Reliability: Stable schedules and predictable transit times
• Eco-friendly: Lower carbon emissions compared to sea and air transport

Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway

The BTK railway is a strategic infrastructure project connecting Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey. This line is the most important part of the Middle Corridor, enabling direct delivery of cargo crossing the Caspian to Europe.

166 Global Logistics Rail Freight Services

• Container block trains from China to Azerbaijan and Europe
• Multimodal transport (rail + sea + road)
• Wagon and container leasing
• Railway customs operations

The Middle Corridor enhances Azerbaijan's logistics potential and creates new opportunities in world trade. Contact 166 Global Logistics to benefit from these opportunities!