Transit Times Trump Costs on Middle Corridor for Shippers

Oct 21, 2026

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According to Jasurbek Choriev's report, shippers utilizing the Middle Corridor are prioritizing transit time reliability over minimizing shipping costs. This finding suggests a structural shift in shipper preferences, where schedule predictability and reduced time-in-transit outweigh pure cost optimization in route selection decisions.

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