A highlight of this year’s Air Cargo Europe event came when Silk Way Group proudly announced the launch of two strategic brands, both of which will play a transformative role in shaping the future of logistics across the Middle Corridor: SW AFEZCO (Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company) and Alat Logistics Center.
Both brands are central pillars of the Silk Way Cargo Village, a major infrastructure project aimed at positioning Azerbaijan as a vital logistics hub strategically situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
SW AFEZCO is responsible for overseeing the construction, development, and infrastructure planning within the Alat Free Economic Zone. As the Group’s dedicated entity in charge of physical execution and regulatory alignment, SW AFEZCO ensures that the entire ecosystem—from transport corridors to customs areas – is designed to meet international standards and investor needs.
By managing land use, attracting tenants, and facilitating investment processes, SW AFEZCO plays a crucial role in enabling the long-term growth and competitiveness of the region as a logistics and industrial hotspot.
“The launch of SW AFEZCO and Alat Logistics Center marks a significant step forward in our ambition to turn Alat into a vital node in global trade,” said Zaur Akhundov, President of Silk Way Group. “We are building more than infrastructure — we are creating a future-ready, sustainable logistics hub that reflects Azerbaijan’s strategic location and economic vision. Our goal is to provide global partners with world-class logistics services and a gateway to emerging markets.”
The Alat Logistics Center is the core logistics integrator within the Silk Way Cargo Village, designed to provide multimodal transport solutions connecting air, rail, and road networks. Strategically located within the Alat Free Economic Zone and adjacent to SW AFEZCO upcoming green cargo airport, Alat Logistics Center is designed to facilitate seamless cargo movement across Eurasia.
With cutting-edge infrastructure and intelligent logistics services, Alat Logistics Center will host warehousing, freight consolidation, customs clearance, and e-commerce fulfillment operations. Its aim is to maximize efficiency in cargo flows, reduce transit times, and enhance the competitiveness of trade routes along the Middle Corridor.
Together, SW AFEZCO and Alat Logistics Center represent a forward-looking, integrated logistics platform that merges infrastructure, operations, and sustainability. Their combined impact will accelerate Silk Way Group’s mission to strengthen Azerbaijan’s role in global logistics and to develop the Alat region into a smart, green, and investor-friendly logistics hub.
About Silk Way Group
Founded in 2006, Silk Way Group is a leading Azerbaijani conglomerate specializing in aviation and logistics. With a strategic location in Baku and a global vision, the Group continues to expand its presence across air cargo, freight forwarding, infrastructure development, and free economic zone operations.
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Jack Delaney, Silk Way West Airlines and resposible for building the new airport, (third person from the left) giving an overview of the new green cargo airport.
