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Azerbaijan and Czech Republic Agree to Expand Transport Cooperation
The transport ministers of Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic discussed expanding transport links, increasing international freight traffic and promoting the Middle Corridor.
Novak: Strait of Hormuz Situation Keeps 6–7 Million Barrels Per Day Off the Market
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said around 6–7 million barrels of oil per day are still not reaching the global market due to the situation around the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, this creates an imbalance between supply and demand and serious volatility.
Azerbaijan Railways Receives 416 Block Trains from China in Nine Months
Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) received 416 block trains from China in January-September 2026, up 40% year-on-year.
Supertanker Shortage Triples Oil Shipping Costs
Freight rates on some routes have tripled, with Houston-to-Asia delivery costing about $26 per barrel. The cause is a shortage of available supertankers.
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.
OTS 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.
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: Transport Services Up 7.1% in Seven Months
In January-July 2024, the volume of services in transport and warehousing in Azerbaijan amounted to 9.2 billion manats, up 7.1% in real terms 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.
Global LNG imports fell 2.9% in June
In June 2026, global LNG imports fell 2.9% year-on-year due to lower deliveries to Europe and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.