Online Seminar on Connecting Europe-Asia via the Middle Corridor: Opportunities for Baltic Sea Region Transport and Logistics Companies
The event is intended for representatives of companies in the transport and logistics sector, freight carriers, freight forwarders, port and terminal operators, as well as anyone seeking new, reliable, and competitive routes between Europe and Asia.
During the seminar, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the operating principles of the Trans-Caspian (Middle) Corridor, its infrastructure, and its real application possibilities in business. Key points along the route, including the ports of Baku and Kuryk, will be presented, along with practical aspects of cargo movement.
International experts and market participants will share their insights, reviewing the current situation of the corridor, its main challenges, and possible solutions, as well as assessing the potential of this route as an alternative to traditional Asia–Europe supply chains.
The event will provide an opportunity not only to deepen knowledge about new logistics directions but also to establish valuable connections with industry professionals and evaluate practical opportunities for cooperation.
Date: 14 April, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (GMT+2)
Language: the seminar will be held in English
The seminar will take place on the Zoom platform, and the access link will be sent to participants one week before the seminar.
Organizers: Transport Innovation Association (Lithuania), Freight Forwarders Association of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan)
Partners: Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Kazakhstan
Seminar objectives:
- To understand the Middle Corridor route and its logistics structure
- To gain insights into operational parameters
- To discuss key bottlenecks and potential solutions
Local Time in Lithuania (GMT+2) | Local Time in Poland (GMT+1) | AGENDA |
9:30 – 9:40 | 8:30 – 8:40 | Welcome speeches Representatives of the Transport Innovation Association & the Freight Forwarders Association of Azerbaijan |
9:40 – 10:00 | 8:40 – 9:00 | Introduction: Strategic Role of the Middle Corridor in Connecting Asia to Europe Julius Skackauskas, TIA project manager & transport consultant |
10:00 – 10:30 | 9:00 – 9:30 | Port of Baku: A Key Gateway to Europe along the Middle Corridor Representative of the Port of Baku, TBC |
10:30 – 11:00 | 9:30 – 10:00 | Port of Kuryk: A Key Transit Hub for the Middle Corridor in Kazakhstan Damir Shushakov, Port of Kuryk |
11:00 – 11:20 | 10:00 – 10:20 | Presentation on Multifunctional Marine Terminal in Kuryk Port, Caspian Sea Madina Anet, Business development director, SEMURG INVEST |
11:20 – 11:40 | 10:20 – 10:40 | Operational Realities of the Middle Corridor Povilas Varasimavicius, TL NIKA Group, CEO |
11:40 – 12:30 | 10:40 – 11:30 | Open Discussion on Opportunities and Bottlenecks of the Middle Corridor as an Alternative Asia–Europe Logistics and Trade Route |