Middle Corridor vs. Classic Routes from China: When Is It Actually Faster—and for Which Cargo?
In brief: The Middle (Trans-Caspian) Corridor became a practical alternative in 2024–2025 amid Red Sea disruptions and limitations on the “northern” route via Russia. For certain shipments it already delivers a shorter door-to-door lead time, especially while ocean services detour around Africa. Below is a comparison by transit time, reliability,