Silk Way Group unveils SW AFEZCO and Alat Logistics Center at Air Cargo Europe 2025

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.