Baku: Azerbaijan discussed cooperation opportunities with Germany against the backdrop of increasing cargo along the Middle Corridor, Trend reports via the State Maritime and Port Agency. Thus, the agency organized a meeting with a delegation led by the Executive Director of the German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association Christian Schilling.
According to Trend News Agency, along with German businessmen, the event was also attended by representatives of the German Embassy in Azerbaijan and the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce. The meeting included discussions on forming a competitive maritime transport sector and improving legislation in the relevant field, as outlined by Deputy Chairman of the Board of the State Maritime and Port Agency Eldar Majidov.
The meeting also addressed inquiries from German businessmen regarding classification societies, flag state requirements, state regulation of activities in seaports, marine environment protection, shipbuilding, and port infrastructure development. In conclusion, the meeting featured an introduction to the activities of the Ship Traffic Management Center of the State Maritime and Port Agency.
The Middle Corridor is a significant transport and trade route connecting Asia with Europe, serving as an alternative to traditional Northern and Southern corridors. The route begins in China, traverses Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, crosses the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Trkiye, and ultimately reaches Europe. This land-based route offers a shorter alternative to longer maritime paths, linking Eastern Asia with Europe.