Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that Türkiye has reached a more prominent position on the world logistics map with projects that strengthen global trade corridors. Reminding that an uninterrupted railway line has been established from Asia to Europe via the Central Corridor, thanks to critical infrastructures such as BTK Railway and Marmaray, he emphasized that Türkiye offers a faster and more economical route compared to maritime and air transportation.
The Power and Economic Contribution of the Middle CorridorStating that within the scope of BTK Railway, cargoes coming from China reach Europe via Marmaray, the Minister summarized the advantages provided by this line with the following words: Traditional sea transportation between Asia and Europe can take 45 days, while this time via Turkey to 18 daysHe stated that he could fall. Uraloğlu noted that the route is twice as fast as the sea route and four times more economical than the airline. connecting 21 countriesHe stated that this system will reach an annual carrying capacity of over 20 million tons. Also in the Middle Corridor The main line of 75 billion dollar tradeand will contribute to the Turkish economy approximately $3 billion direct contributionHe emphasized that he would provide
Zengezur and the Path of Development: New Strategic ConnectionsStating that two new connections that will increase the power in the field are on the agenda, Uraloğlu said, firstly, Kars – Iğdır – December – Dilucu Railway Lineproject has been started and with the completion of the Nakhchivan, Armenia and Azerbaijan sections of this line Zangezur CorridorHe stated that he would implement it. He noted that this corridor will make the international trade flow from China to England more efficient. Secondly, it concerns European countries closely. Development Road ProjectHe announced that uninterrupted transportation will be provided to London and every country in Europe by road and rail, starting from Faw Port in Basra. The Minister added that this strategic corridor will shorten global trade routes, increase Türkiye’s logistics power and strengthen regional economic integration.
