transport
EV charging from Baku to Ganja and Guba: five stops with published power ratings
Five stops, two routes: operators list different connectors, power ratings and prices. A 30 kWh top-up at the selected locations costs AZN 8.10 to AZN 9.00.
Azerbaijan's Outbound Travel Drops 1.8%
In January-September 2026, 1,575,300 Azerbaijani citizens traveled abroad, 1.8% fewer than a year earlier. Most went to Turkey, Russia and Georgia.
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.
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.
ADB Approves $302.38 Million for Baku Metro Digitalization
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $302.38 million loan to modernize signaling and digitalize the Baku Metro as part of a $2.6 billion expansion program.
Azerbaijan's Transport: Cost of Services Grows Faster Than Tonnage
Real growth in transport and storage services for January–September 2026 was 10.0%, while the freight base for January–August grew by only 3.0%.
Baku to Restrict Traffic on Several Streets and Avenues on October 11
From 08:00 to 13:00 on October 11, traffic will be temporarily rerouted on several streets and avenues in Baku as part of preparations for an international event.
Aliyev: Transport is a Key Area of Cooperation Between Central Asia and Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, speaking at the Consultative Meeting in Turkmenbashi, identified transport as one of the main areas of cooperation with Central Asia and noted growing cargo traffic across the Caspian Sea.
Tokayev Proposes Discussing Integration of Middle Corridor with TRIPP
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking at the Consultative Meeting in Avaza, proposed expert-level discussions on integrating the Middle Corridor with the TRIPP transport initiative.
Uzbekistan Proposes First Central Asia–Azerbaijan Business Forum in 2027
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan in Avaza, proposed holding the first Central Asia–Azerbaijan business forum in 2027 and creating a platform for financial and technical support of joint investment projects.
Bayramov: Middle Corridor Strengthens East-West Ties
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister said the Middle Corridor is playing a growing role in international trade at a meeting of Central Asian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers in Turkmenistan.
Kyrgyzstan May Purchase Four New Aircraft
Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet of Ministers is considering the acquisition of two medium-haul and two turboprop aircraft, according to Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Azerbaijan and UK Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Digital Development, AI and Cybersecurity
Azerbaijan's Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev announced on X that following talks with UK Trade Minister Lord Anas Sarwar, the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding and agreed to create a joint working group.
Expert: Coordination, Not Infrastructure, Is Key for the Middle Corridor
Farrukh Irnazarov of Chemonics International said developing the Middle Corridor requires harmonized legislation, digitalization and a single operator, not just infrastructure.
Kazakhstan Expects Eight New Container Ships by 2028
Kazakhstan plans to add eight vessels to its container shipping fleet by 2028, according to Kasym Tlepov, deputy chairman of the Committee for Railway and Water Transport at the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan.
Azerbaijan Invites Greek Companies to Invest
Azerbaijan's Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov urged Greek companies to take advantage of the country's investment climate and increase mutual investments. Opportunities were presented at a business forum in Athens.
Combined GDP of Turkic States Organization Reaches $2.4 Trillion
OTG Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev told the CAMCA 2026 forum in Baku that the organization's combined GDP stands at $2.4 trillion, highlighting the development of the Middle Corridor.
Baku Centre to Restrict Car Traffic on All Days of the Week
Azerbaijan's Land Transport Agency is expanding traffic restrictions on central Baku streets from weekends to all days of the week. The new rules will be introduced in test mode from 5 October.
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.