transport
Zangezur Corridor 95% Complete by Road, 75% by Rail
Azerbaijan has completed 95% of the road and 75% of the railway for the Zangezur Corridor. Work is expected to finish in the first half of 2027.
Uzbekistan 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 services up 8.7%, but freight volumes rise only 3%
Growth in transport and storage services does not equal growth in tonnage. Passenger traffic and the structure of services change how Azerbaijan's transport statistics should be read.
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.
Azerbaijan: 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.
Moody's: Middle Corridor Accelerates Growth in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Moody's notes that investment in transport, logistics and energy in Central Asia and the Caucasus supports economic diversification and medium-term growth.
Azerbaijan explores digital FIATA Bill of Lading adoption
Azerbaijan's freight forwarders association and the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport are studying the possibility of introducing the FIATA Bill of Lading in digital form.
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Discuss Energy Transit and Joint Projects
In Baku, a meeting between Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister and Kazakhstan's Ambassador covered transport and logistics cooperation, energy transit, and joint investments.
Uzbekistan and Hong Kong Discuss Financing for Tashkent–Samarkand Highway
Uzbekistan's Transport Minister held talks with a Hong Kong official on attracting investment for the construction of a toll road and developing air connectivity.
Baku Metro to Boost Operations for 'Qarabag' – 'Twente' Match
Ahead of the UEFA Conference League match, Baku Metro will switch the 'Ganjlik' station to enhanced mode, prepare reserve trains, and deploy additional staff.
Uzbekistan and Russia to Introduce Electronic Permits for Freight Transport by 2026
Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport plans to implement an e-permit system for international freight road transport with Russia and Belarus by the end of 2026.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to Increase Flights to 40 per Week
Uzbekistan's Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov announced plans to increase the number of flights between the two countries from 18 to 40 per week, as well as agreements on developing the Middle Corridor and resuming ferry service.
Heavy Traffic Jams Observed on Several Streets in Baku
The Intelligent Transport Management Center of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported heavy traffic flow on a number of streets and avenues in Baku.
Iran and Tajikistan Agree to Accelerate Transport Cooperation
Ministers of transport of Iran and Tajikistan discussed development of rail, road and air transport, as well as port infrastructure and logistics.
Baku Metro Suspends Service Between '28 May' and 'Nizami' Stations
As part of the line separation project, train service on the '28 May' – 'Nizami' section has been suspended. The work will last about 11 months, and additional routes have been launched for passengers.
Traffic Restricted in Mardakan Due to Repairs
Traffic on Sergei Yesenin Street in Mardakan settlement is restricted due to repair works. Bus routes have been diverted.
ADY to Resume Baku-Sumgait Train Service Before New School Year
Azerbaijan Railways plans to resume passenger service on the Khirdalan-Sumgait line before the new school year.
Large transport and logistics center worth $60.4 million launched in Almaty Region
A multimodal Kusto Logistics complex worth about $60.4 million has started operating in Ili District, Almaty Region, capable of handling up to 100,000 containers per 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.
Kazakhstan Expands Transport Corridors: New Opportunities for Pakistan
Kazakhstan has invested $35 billion in transport infrastructure, creating new logistics opportunities for Pakistan via the Middle Corridor.
ADB Seeks Consultants for Electrification of Baladjary–Yalama Railway
The Asian Development Bank has launched a tender for consultants to manage the electrification and modernization of signaling and telecommunications systems on the Baladjary–Yalama railway line in Azerbaijan. The contract is valued at $2.088 million and spans 54 months.
Baku to Restrict Traffic on Several Streets Due to Road Repairs
Starting August 14, Baku will temporarily restrict traffic on several streets due to repair works.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Discuss Development of Transport Corridor on Border with China
Representatives of the transport ministries of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan conducted a joint inspection of infrastructure facilities on the Kazakh-Chinese border to increase cargo flow.
Baku Metro to Purchase About 300 Carriages by 2030
Baku Metro plans to acquire about 300 new carriages for the Purple Line by 2030, with additional trains for other lines after infrastructure projects are completed.