Gebrüder Weiss has officially expanded its “Middle Corridor” services with a new weekly groupage truck route connecting mainland China to the South Caucasus. This new service offers a cost-effective and flexible alternative to traditional ocean, air, and rail freight, specifically designed to handle smaller shipment volumes (LTL) for electronics, consumer goods, and industrial spare parts.
By utilizing a dedicated road network, Gebrüder Weiss provides a reliable gateway for companies in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan to import Chinese goods with predictable costs and stable transit times.
The Trans-Caspian Route: From Shanghai to Tbilisi
The logistics flow leverages Gebrüder Weiss’s extensive network of hubs across China to consolidate goods before they begin their journey westward through Central Asia.
The Multi-Stage Journey:
- National Pickup: Goods are collected from across China and consolidated at key hubs in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Suzhou, and Urumqi.
- The Border Crossing: Shipments are trucked to Khorgos at the Chinese-Kazakh border, a primary gateway for the New Silk Road.
- The Middle Corridor: The route continues through Kazakhstan, crosses the Caspian Sea via ferry, and traverses Azerbaijan.
- Final Destination: Goods arrive at the Gebrüder Weiss logistics terminal in Tbilisi for customs clearance and regional distribution.
The transit time for the section from Khorgos to Tbilisi is approximately 22 to 25 days, offering a significantly faster turnaround than ocean freight without the premium cost of air transport.
Tailored for Smaller Shipments and Greater Flexibility
The new groupage service is specifically designed for businesses that do not require full container loads. By consolidating shipments from multiple customers, Gebrüder Weiss enables even small consignments to benefit from international trucking efficiencies.
Thomas Moser, Regional Manager for Black Sea/CIS at Gebrüder Weiss, highlighted the advantages: “Trucking offers shorter transit times than ocean freight, greater flexibility than rail—which is often limited by fixed schedules and wagon capacity—and significantly lower costs than air freight.”
Strengthening the Caucasus Logistics Hub
The shipments arrive at the newly expanded Gebrüder Weiss terminal in Tbilisi, which underwent its third expansion in 2024 to meet the growing import demand. From this central hub, the company provides:
- Customs Expertise: Specialized clearance services for the Georgian, Armenian, and Azerbaijani markets.
- Last-Mile Distribution: Onward transport to neighboring countries, ensuring door-to-door delivery within the South Caucasus.
- Scalable Frequency: While the service starts as a weekly departure, the company has the infrastructure to increase frequency as market demand grows.
This expansion reinforces the Middle Corridor as a vital trade artery, providing a diversified supply chain option that operates independently of the traditional northern routes.
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