Middle Corridor
The Middle Corridor remains a running story: USACC discussed investment in route reliability and capacity with the World Bank, the OTS works on cutting transit costs and digitalizing procedures, and Baku port raised throughput to 5.5 million tonnes. The Zangezur corridor is 95% ready by road and 75% by rail, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are exploring new routes, and Moody's links normalization to regional trade growth.
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← All live topicsUSACC Discusses Middle Corridor Development with World Bank
The American-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce held a roundtable with World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus Rolande Pryce. Participants discussed investment and operational measures to improve the route's reliability and capacity.
Transport · September 21, 2026Uzbekistan Explores Participation in Nakhchivan Railway Construction
Uzbekistan is considering participation in the construction of the Nakhchivan railway to gain access to Turkish ports in Samsun and Istanbul, the presidential press service said following a meeting chaired by Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Transport · September 18, 2026Baku 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.
Transport · September 17, 2026Azerbaijan 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.
Transport · September 16, 2026OTS Aims to Cut Transit Costs on Middle Corridor
OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev said connectivity and digitalisation are priorities on the Trans-Caspian route. The OTS is working to simplify customs and reduce costs for freight carriers.
Economy · September 16, 2026OTS Countries to Create Unified Digital Economic Platform
A digital partnership agreement has already been signed, with the parliaments of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan having ratified it. The process continues in other countries.
Transport · September 15, 2026Azerbaijan: Zangezur Corridor 95% Complete by Road, 75% by Rail
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov provided an update on the Zangezur Corridor. Completion of the projects is planned for the first half of 2027.
Transport · September 15, 2026TMTM Participants Discuss Optimization of Freight Costs
The Working Group on the Trans-Caspian Route considered tariff policy and container transportation to enhance the attractiveness of the Middle Corridor.
Transport · September 15, 2026Kazakhstan Explores Montenegro's Bar Port for Exports to Europe
Kazakhstan's ambassador to Montenegro discussed with Bar port and Budva municipality officials the prospects for transshipping Kazakh cargo, including grain, toward the Western Balkans and Central Europe.
Economy · September 14, 2026Moody's: Normalization of Azerbaijan-Armenia Relations to Accelerate Trade in the Caucasus
Moody's considers the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia a key positive geopolitical event for the region. According to the agency, it will improve transport connectivity and create new trade opportunities.