Handling takes four to five hours, while the crossing to Kuryk alone takes about 18 in good weather. Neither figure measures end-to-end freight delivery.

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Transport · October 21, 2026

ASCO Passenger Traffic Up 14% in Nine Months

Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) carried 21,939 passengers in January–September 2025, up 14% year-on-year. September saw a 40% increase.

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Transport · October 1, 2026

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Explore Construction of Ferries for 120 Railcars

The parties are considering a project for new ferries capable of carrying two trains simultaneously, which should speed up delivery along the Middle Corridor.

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Transport · August 15, 2026

ASCO Increases TIR and Vehicle Transport by 10% in Seven Months

In January-July 2026, ASCO ferries transported 623,700 tons of TIR and vehicles, up 10% year-on-year.

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Economy · August 14, 2026

SOCAR's debt grows 18.8% to 3 billion manats

At the start of the year, SOCAR's debt obligations reached 3.047 billion manats, up 18.8% year-on-year. The bulk of the debt is owed to the State Oil Fund.

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