BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 23. The
International Transport Forum (ITF) has released a statistical
bulletin analyzing global transport trends from 2014 through 2024,
highlighting Azerbaijan in a special section as the current chair
country, Trend
reports via the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport.
According to the ministry, the last decade has shown positive
developments for Azerbaijan. Significant growth was recorded in
maritime freight transport, with the country achieving the
second-highest increase in container handling among 22 analyzed
nations, rising by 150%.
The report also covers road safety, showing notable improvements
in Azerbaijan compared to other countries. In 2024, the number of
road traffic incidents fell by 46% and fatalities in road accidents
decreased by 32% compared to 2014.
The bulletin reflects Azerbaijan’s recent efforts to transform
its transport sector, including enhanced road safety measures,
increased port performance, and a stronger role in the global
transport network.
