Ahlers Logistics and Azurite Group Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Press Release
Antwerp and Almaty, March 13, 2026 – Ahlers Logistics signed a strategic cooperation agreement today in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with Azurite Group, aimed at strengthening their joint business activities across Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. The partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to expanding their presence along the Middle Corridor and delivering high-quality logistics solutions across this rapidly developing trade route.
The cooperation is designed to leverage the strong synergies between the two organizations, unlock new market opportunities, and support mutual growth across these regions. By combining their expertise, regional networks, and operational capabilities, Ahlers Logistics and Azurite Group aim to enhance their service offerings and provide more flexibility to customers operating across Eurasian supply chains.
Through this collaboration, the companies will further strengthen their capabilities along the Middle Corridor, an increasingly important transport and trade route, connecting Europe with Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Dave van den Bos, CEO of Ahlers Logistics, commented: «By joining forces with Azurite Group, we are combining strong regional expertise and global best practices with a shared ambition to grow in this market. This cooperation enables us to further strengthen our presence along the Middle Corridor and create long-term value for our customers and partners in the region.»
Daniyal Sarsembenov, CEO of Azurite Group: «At Azurite, we take pride in our strong local presence across the Middle Corridor, which allows us to manage logistics with reliability and precision. We are pleased to partner with Ahlers Logistics, a trusted partner in the European market. Together, we aim to make supply chains along the corridor more efficient and better coordinated for our clients.»
Both companies view the agreement as an important step toward building a stronger logistics ecosystem across Eurasia while supporting the increasing demand for reliable and diversified transport routes.
Photo: Johan Vanderplaetse, Chairman of the Board (Ahlers Logistics), and Daniyal Sarsembenov, CEO (Azurite Group)