ASCO
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.
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.
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.
ASCO Increases Dry Cargo Shipments by 38.8% in Seven Months
In January-July 2024, ASCO's dry cargo vessels transported 1,083,130 tons of cargo, up 38.8% year-on-year.
ASCO Carries 13,219 Passengers in First Half of 2026
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) transported 13,219 passengers in January-June 2026, up 3.4% year-on-year.
Tanker 'Zangezur' Removed from UK Sanctions List
The Aframax tanker 'Zangezur', owned by a SOCAR-ASCO joint venture, has been removed from the UK sanctions list, with all restrictions lifted.