customs

Turkmen Customs Officials Discuss Speeding Up Procedures on Trans-Caspian Route in Warsaw
Representatives of Turkmenistan's customs service took part in a Warsaw seminar on 7–9 September on customs administration and EU connectivity with Central Asia, the Black Sea region and the South Caucasus.

Azerbaijan Updates Customs Declaration Rules
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan signed a decree amending the rules for declaring goods, clarifying the use of the 'Red Channel' and simplified declaration forms.

Azerbaijan switches customs value declaration to manats
Since September 3, a law in Azerbaijan has come into force requiring the customs value of imported goods to be declared in the national currency.

Azerbaijan's Air Cargo Traffic Surges 8.2-Fold
In January-July 2025, Azerbaijan's air cargo volume reached 74,000 tons, an 8.2-fold increase year-on-year, driven by a sharp rise in exports.

Azerbaijan: Road freight transport down 0.3% in January-July
In January-July 2025, road transport in Azerbaijan carried 3.57 million tons of cargo worth $7.68 billion, down 0.3% in value compared to the same period last year.

Azerbaijan's Gas Exports Down 7.3% in Seven Months
In January-July 2024, Azerbaijan exported 14.4 billion cubic meters of gas worth $4.9 billion, down 7.3% in value but up 0.1% in volume.

Azerbaijan's Foreign Trade Turnover Up 1.3% in Seven Months
In January-July 2024, Azerbaijan's foreign trade turnover reached $29.2 billion, up 1.3% year-on-year.

Ports of Turkmenbashi and Alyat Hold Joint Training on Information Exchange
The ports of Turkmenbashi and Alyat held a joint training on information exchange in maritime transport to improve cargo flow control efficiency in the Caspian region.

Customs Officers Seize 17 iPhones and 190 Screens from Passenger in Baku
Azerbaijani customs officers discovered undeclared 17 iPhones, 190 screens, and accessories in a passenger's luggage arriving from Istanbul.

Azerbaijan and Turkey Discuss Simplifying Customs Procedures on Middle Corridor
At a meeting with a Turkish delegation, discussions focused on simplifying customs procedures and accelerating cargo transportation along the Middle Corridor.

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Launch eTIR System for Transit
A shipment of TVs and music equipment became the first eTIR transit linking three countries. The system speeds up customs procedures and reduces paperwork.