BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 18. Azerbaijan's
Baku Port has continued to see steady growth in overall cargo
handling, Trend
reports.
During a media tour of the port, officials highlighted a
significant increase in cargo throughput at the modern port complex
in Alat. While the port handled just under 3.8 million tons of
cargo in 2018, the volume surged to over 7.5 million tons in the
first eleven months of the current year. This remarkable growth
reinforces Baku Port’s position as one of the region’s most
dependable logistics hubs and marks a new phase in the development
of Azerbaijan’s logistics infrastructure.
"The expansion in cargo throughput further consolidates
Azerbaijan’s strategic role as a critical logistics corridor
between East and West. The implementation of green and digital
logistics solutions at Baku Port, coupled with deeper integration
along the Middle Corridor, is poised to drive higher cargo volumes,
broaden trade connections, and generate substantial added value to
the national economy," officials noted.
Azerbaijan’s role as a transit hub has strengthened
progressively in recent years, driven by faster operational
efficiencies and increased cargo volumes, facilitated by modern
infrastructure and new logistics partnerships. In the first eleven
months of 2025, Azerbaijan Railways CJSC reported receiving 350
block trains along the Middle Corridor, reflecting a 34% increase
compared to the same period in 2024.
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