GADOT Group Germany CEO: China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway can significantly improve connectivity of Middle Corridor - COMMENTARY
Baku, August 27, AZERTAC
“In my view, the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway could become a particularly important addition to this architecture. By creating a more direct rail connection into Central Asia and potentially strengthening the feeder network towards the Trans-Caspian route, it could significantly improve the connectivity of the Middle Corridor and create new options for both regional and Asia–Europe flows,” Thomas Brakmann, CEO Germany at GADOT Group, with more than 20 years of experience in international logistics and supply chains, with a particular focus on logistics to, from and through Central Asia, including transit flows between Asia and Europe, told AZERTAC.
“Whether it ultimately becomes a true game changer, however, will depend on how effectively this new connection is integrated into the wider corridor. Capacity, border processes, terminal infrastructure, connections to the Caspian and onward transport, reliability and, ultimately, the competitiveness of the total door-to-door solution will be decisive,” Brakmann noted.
The expert believes that the broader significance of the project should not be underestimated.
“These connections can strengthen the Central Asian countries themselves — both by supporting intra-regional trade and by improving their position on trade routes connecting Asia with Europe. In that sense, the development is not only about creating an alternative transit route; it can also contribute to a stronger and more integrated regional trading network,” he stressed.
According to him, transit cargo is another factor that should not be underestimated. “Given the current geopolitical environment, the Middle Corridor has a significant window of opportunity. The countries involved should use this opportunity to build capacity, improve reliability and establish the corridor as a commercially viable and competitive option while current conditions favor a shift in flows,” Brakmann said.
“The Middle Corridor should increasingly be viewed as a network rather than as a single alternative route. The real question is how efficiently the different links and feeder routes can work together as demand grows,” the expert concluded.
Author – Leyla Muradzada
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