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 · November 2, 2026

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan agree on a new Caspian ferry system

AZCON and Samruk-Kazyna signed a Caspian Bridge cooperation agreement, alongside terms for a new intermodal cargo terminal at the Port of Baku.

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Transport · October 14, 2026

Baku Port Sets Container Traffic Record

In January-September 2026, Baku Port handled about 100,000 TEU containers, up 30% year-on-year. Total cargo volume rose 4% to 6.35 million tonnes.

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Transport · October 6, 2026

Middle Corridor to Reach 5.5 Million Tonnes of Freight Traffic in 2026

According to forecasts from Azerbaijan's Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, total transit freight traffic will exceed 16 million tonnes, with 5.5 million tonnes attributable to the Middle Corridor.

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Transport · September 18, 2026

Baku Port Increases Cargo Handling to 5.5 Million Tonnes

In January–August, Baku Port handled over 5.5 million tonnes of cargo, up 3% year-on-year. Container turnover rose 22% to 85,000 TEU.

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Transport · September 17, 2026

Azerbaijan and TRACECA Discuss Development of Middle Corridor

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with TRACECA Secretary General Jasurbek Choriev to discuss expanding transport links and increasing freight traffic along the Middle Corridor.

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