Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) discussed new opportunities for cooperation with Chinese partners to develop the Middle Corridor, increase freight transportation and expand logistics capabilities, Report informs, citing ADY.
The discussions took place during meetings between ADY Chairman Rovshan Rustamov and delegations from leading Chinese port and technology organizations on the sidelines of the Conference of Heads of Ports under the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku.
The meetings focused on developing transport and logistics links between Azerbaijan and China, increasing cargo flows along the Middle Corridor, and digitalizing port and railway operations.
The sides also discussed the introduction of digital and smart solutions in port operations, including terminal management systems, intelligent cargo tracking solutions, freight yard management, data integration and digital coordination of port and railway operations.
In addition, the ADY chairman met with a delegation from Lianyungang Port. The parties discussed developing the Lianyungang-Baku route, expanding block train operations along the Middle Corridor and attracting additional cargo flows toward Europe.