Azerbaijan continues to demonstrate steady growth in its transit potential. From January to September 2025, cargo volumes transported via the Middle Corridor through the country increased by 6%, reaching 2.65 million tons.
📊 Growth across key segments
▫️ Container handling at the Port of Baku increased by 40%.
▫️ Cargo transported by the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company grew by 70%.
▫️ Tanker shipments rose by 11%.
▫️ Cargo transportation beyond the Caspian Sea increased by 191%.
📈 Future prospects for the route
In 2024, freight traffic along the Trans-Caspian route grew by 62%, reaching 4.5 million tons. By the end of 2025, volumes are expected to rise to 5.2 million tons. By 2027, the route’s capacity may reach 10 million tons per year.
⚡️ This growth opens new opportunities for infrastructure investments and the expansion of mutual trade.
