Aliyev says Azerbaijan plans to turn Nakhchivan into transport and energy hub

The North–South Corridor is under pressure from sanctions and regional conflicts Azerbaijan’s transport statistics point to a notable redistribution of freight between two of Eurasia’s principal routes. Traffic on the east–west axis is rising, while...

A 31,200-kilometre road network, digital navigation and the main barriers facing automated transport Kazakhstan’s launch of driverless-car trials in Astana, Almaty and Kosshi in 2026 is an important signal for Azerbaijan as well. Kazakhstan has...

The planned separation of the Baku Metro’s Red and Green lines is technically necessary. However, the proposed 11-month closure of the Nizami–28 May section threatens to cause large-scale transport disruption in the centre of the capital. As an...

Azerbaijan’s transport sector ended the first half of 2026 with strong revenue growth, rising rail transit volumes and increased container handling at the Port of Baku. However, the Middle Corridor’s transformation into a fully fledged alternative...