Maersk Stresses Need For Simplified Procedures, Digitalization Along Middle Corridor (Exclusive)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 21. The coordination andcooperation among all member states of the Middle Corridor areessential, Irakli Danelia, Central Asia and Caucasus RegionBusiness Development Manager at Maerks, told Trend .

"We welcome any initiative that promotes smooth coordinationwithin the journey along the Middle Corridor. This will helpstreamline administrative and paper-based processes, reducingpotential delays during cargo transit at border crossings andcustoms checkpoints in each country. As a multi-modal corridor, itis inherently complex. Therefore, any additional facilitation andsimplification of processes will advance its development," hesaid.

According to Danelia, simplifying these administrativeprocedures is crucial.

"Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia are actively working onimproving the Middle Corridor. However, none of these countries canaddress issues independently. The Middle Corridor involves multiplecountries, making coordination vital for achieving tangible resultsfor the economic benefit of all," he pointed out.

Maersk representative noted that the Middle Corridor willestablish a strong position in the West-East and vice versalogistical system, facilitating seamless trade between regions.

"As a global logistics company, we are dedicated to supportingdigitalization worldwide. Over the past two years, we have beenactively integrating digital solutions into our platforms acrossdifferent regions. Currently, we are focused on developingend-to-end solutions, meaning that we will handle cargo deliveryfrom the origin of a product, e.g. a factory or farm, to its finaldestination, be it in Kazakhstan or any other Central Asiancountry. As Maersk, our focus is exclusively on deliveringcontainerized cargoes. Therefore, we collaborate with cargo owners,transport, and logistical companies locally to handle alreadycontainerized cargo. Additionally, we are actively encouragingexporters in the region to containerize and convert their bulkcommodities, highlighting the advantages of containerization," heconcluded.

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