**Tokyo**: Japan’s first trial shipment through the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route to Türkiye has been successfully completed, enhancing supply chain resilience and offering exporters from South Korea and Japan a reliable alternative for European exports, according to Maersk executives.
Japan has successfully completed its inaugural trial shipment via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, often referred to as the Middle Corridor, to Türkiye, as reported by Trend on 25 February. This landmark shipment, marking Japan’s first journey along this route, originated in Nagoya, made its way across China and Georgia, and was delivered to Türkiye with the assistance of the Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk.
Irakli Danelia, the Central Asia and Caucasus Region Business Development Head at Maersk, noted the significance of the Middle Corridor. He stated that the corridor is rapidly gaining prominence as a crucial leverage point for diversifying supply chains between key nations such as China, Japan, and South Korea on one end, and strategically located countries like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and landlocked Central Asian nations—namely Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan—on the other.
Min Young Kim, who leads Cargo Risk Management at Maersk, emphasised the advantages offered by the Middle Corridor for exporters from South Korea and Japan. “This corridor provides a reliable and efficient alternative for European exports,” he remarked, highlighting that it enhances supply chain resilience and reduces transit times, which is vital for international trade activities.
The supportive strategies employed by Japan and South Korea, aiming to fortify international logistics, correspond with a broader objective of diminishing dependence on conventional transport routes that have historically dominated global trade. “We believe this route will become a critical component of South Korea’s and Japan’s international trade strategy, and we are excited to support our clients in leveraging this innovative service,” Kim added, indicating optimism about the future potential of this new transport path.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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