Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that Türkiye has strengthened its position in the global logistics system with projects that strengthen international trade routes. Investment and infrastructure steps such as BTK Railway and Marmaray offer an uninterrupted railway connection between Asia and Europe via the Central Corridor; This emphasizes a faster and more economical alternative to Türkiye’s maritime and air transportation.
The Power and Economic Contribution of the Middle CorridorIn his statements, the Minister reminded that the cargo coming from China via the BTK line was delivered to Europe via Marmaray, and noted that thanks to this route, the transportation between Asia and Europe, which took 45 days by sea, was reduced to 18 days via Turkey. In addition, this line offers an option that is twice as fast as sea transportation and four times more economical than air transportation; It is anticipated that the annual carrying capacity of this system, which connects 21 countries, will be over 20 million tons. He also emphasized that the Middle Corridor will directly contribute approximately 3 billion dollars to the Turkish economy.
Zengezur and the Path of Development: New Strategic ConnectionsTwo important connections come to the fore. The first project Kars – Iğdır – December – Dilucu Railway Lineby starting its work to include Nakhchivan, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Zangezur CorridorIt aims to implement. This scope aims to more efficiently integrate the international trade route from China to the UK.
Secondly, it concerns European countries closely. Development Road ProjectIt will enable uninterrupted transportation starting from Iraq’s Basra Port to London and every country in Europe by road and rail. The Minister emphasized that this strategic corridor will shorten global trade routes, increase Türkiye’s logistics power and strengthen regional economic integration.
