BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, December 8. CEVA Logistics plans involve optimization of the Middle Corridor, Kelvin Tang, VP of Ground & Rail, Greater China, and Global Cross Border & Multimodal Leader at CEVA Logistics, told Trend.
“CEVA Logistics plans involve both the optimization of existing routes, such as the Middle Corridor, and the exploration of new avenues to foster a dynamic and responsive trade network that benefits all interested parties,” he said.
Kelvin Tang elaborated that CEVA Logistics is committed to furthering the development of trade routes from China to the West, actively involving Central Asian countries.
“In addition to our ongoing efforts to expand the Middle Corridor from China to the Caucasus and Europe via Türkiye using TIR, where we have successfully reduced the door-to-door lead-time from China to the Netherlands from 40 days to 30 days, we are exploring additional strategic initiatives,” he said.
“CEVA Logistics is in the process of evaluating the feasibility of extending our network to connect with key economic hubs in Central Asia, such as leveraging rail connections to Turkmenistan. This expansion aims to provide more coverage and facilitate smoother trade between China and Western destinations,” Kelvin Tang stated.
CEVA Logistics is a global company specializing in logistics and supply chain management, focusing on freight transportation management and contract logistics.
TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) is an international transit system governed by a UN convention, operating globally through collaboration between the public and private sectors. It significantly enhances border crossing procedures, improves transportation connections, and stimulates regional trade.
The Middle Corridor is a transportation and trade route that connects Asia and Europe, passing through several countries in the region. It is an alternative route to the traditional Northern Corridor and Southern Corridor.
The route starts in China and crosses Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. It then passes through the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye before reaching Europe.
