RTSB Group Highlights Kars: Ensuring Smooth Operations on the Middle Corridor

RTSB Group is proud to announce the successful operation of a block train along the Middle Corridor, running from Chongqing, China, to Budapest, Hungary, via Kars and Istanbul with at transit time of only 23 days between the Chinese border and Budapest. The strategic importance of Kars plays a pivotal role in making this route an efficient and reliable alternative for Eurasian rail freight.

Advantages of the Kars Route:

Bypassing the Black Sea: The route avoids the unpredictable schedules, weather risks, and delays often associated with Black Sea transloading, ensuring smoother operations.

Improved Performance: By eliminating transloading bottlenecks, the corridor offers stable transit times and optimized performance for high-value and time-sensitive goods.

Efficient Operations: Reliable transit times create ideal conditions for uninterrupted and seamless logistics services.

RTSB’s Expertise Along the Corridor:

Own Wagons and Rolling Stock: RTSB deploys its own equipment on narrow-gauge lines, ensuring consistency and reliability.

Comprehensive Services: Customs services (T1), real-time tracking, and operational know-how provide a seamless experience for clients.

Established Presence: RTSB has been operating on the Middle Corridor since 2014, working in close cooperation with partners in Kazakhstan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.

Strategic Locations: With offices in Izmir and Istanbul, as well as a strong presence at critical border points like Kars and Ahalkalaki, RTSB ensures hands-on support throughout the journey.

Extended Distribution: From Istanbul, RTSB offers distribution services to key hubs like Małaszewicze and Duisburg, facilitated by our own carrier ERC, ensuring direct and reliable onward connections into Europe.

The Result?

Reliable performance, smooth operations, and efficient service delivery that capitalize on the advantages of the Middle Corridor.
RTSB Group’s deep experience and trusted partnerships make us a leader in providing innovative solutions for Eurasian logistics. Let’s continue to shape the future of the Middle Corridor together. Share your thoughts on how Kars can further strengthen its role in this vital route!

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