Cargo transportation along Middle Corridor almost doubles in first half of 2023

Cargo transportation along Middle Corridor almost doubles in first half of 2023

Over 1.3 million tonnes of cargo was transported along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route in the first half of this year, which is almost twice as much as in the same period of 2022, reported Kazakhstan’s national railway company. The government expects the Middle Corridor to transport up to 10 million tonnes annually in the medium term. Presently, it takes almost 23 days to deliver goods along the corridor. It used to take 53 days before. And in the future, it is planned to reduce the shipping time to 15 days. In addition to Kazakhstan, the route runs through China, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and further to European countries. The Middle Corridor association comprises 20 companies, including railway administrations, ports, shipping and other transport organizations from eight countries.