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Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, operating under the Azerbaijan Transport and Communication Holding (AZCON Holding), has announced the introduction of a new feature as part of its ongoing digital transformation strategy.

Can the rival Asian giants expand their influence without destabilizing the region?

Azerbaijan is embarking on ambitious reforms and collaborations within its transport and logistics sector, driven by the opportunities presented by the Middle Corridor trade route.

Azerbaijan has launched the second phase of the Port of Baku’s expansion, aiming to support its growing role in transcontinental trade as the region seeks alternative routes to Europe.

Kazakhstan’s acceleration of its strategic alignment with Azerbaijan signals more than bilateral convergence. It reflects a deeper structural reconfiguration of Eurasian connectivity, a reconfiguration that is not additive but integrative.

Journey time between Kars and Nakhchivan will be reduced by 1h 25min.

Yesterday, a roundtable discussion was held at the TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia) headquarters in Baku on the topic: "Prospects of the TITR (Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, Middle Corridor) within the Implementation of TRACECA Priorities."

Silk Way West Airlines has officially handed over its newly acquired Boeing 777 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) to the National Aviation Academy (NAA) during a special event, strengthening Azerbaijan’s role as a key aviation training hub.

The initiative builds on a joint declaration signed by the foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Romania in Bucharest in March 2019, which set the foundation for the corridor’s development.

A 21 km railway line that connects the Caspian Sea port of Zira with the Azeri hinterland has been reconstructed, and a new 9 km stretch built between Gurgan and the port.

The Zangezur Corridor is a proposed transport route designed to connect Azerbaijan’s mainland with its exclave, the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, bypassing through Armenia’s Syunik Province.

Armenia is ready to provide Azerbaijan with access to its railway infrastructure for cargo transportation to Nakhchivan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced at a press conference.

A declaration signed between Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday proclaimed the significance of helping Azerbaijan in its efforts to rehabilitate its Karabakh and East Zangezur regions, especially in demining activities.

President Ilham Aliyev highlighted the challenges Azerbaijan encountered during the implementation of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway project during a meeting dedicated to transportation issues.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev highlighted the country’s strategic role in the Eurasian region and emphasized the necessity for Armenia to fulfill its obligations during a meeting dedicated to transportation issues.

The Middle Corridor, also known as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), is quickly becoming a key trade link between Western China and Europe, bypassing both Russia’s Northern Corridor and the Suez Canal.

Due to global turmoil, the importance of the Middle Corridor has grown exponentially. However, the Caspian Sea continues to pose a significant obstacle to the realization of the corridor’s economic potential.

The German Hellman Worldwide Logistics and the Azerbaijani ADY Express have launched a joint Middle Corridor shipment. Part of the freight was destined for Georgia and Eastern Europe, while the remaining parts continued onwards to Türkiye and Germany.

The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) could become a competitor to the Suez Canal for transporting goods from the UAE to Russia, according to Gennady Chichin, Director of the European-Asian Division at "PEC: Global."

Construction of the terminal will not only enhance the Middle Corridor’s capacity but also foster stronger economic ties among its participants.

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport has outlined ambitious goals for the corridor, aiming to increase cargo traffic to 600 container trains per year in both 2025 and 2026.

Türkiye seems to be pulling through with plans to build a railway to Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave, which is separated from its mainland by Armenia.

Azerbaijan marks a historic milestone in trade with China as the first container train carrying export goods departs from Baku to Xi'an.

Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (AR) is actively working on developing international transport corridors and strengthening international cooperation.