In 2012, the transport sector, including warehousing and postal enterprises employed 68.400 workers employed. This is by 4.4% more than in the previous year. However, the number of employees in the transport sector, compared with 2009 (85.1 thousand) decreased by about 20%.
According to the State Statistical Committee, the proportion of public sector in the structure of the transport sector has reached 75%. Over half (55%) of workers are engaged in land transport (road, pipeline transport modes, subway, etc.). In aviation companies are involved 7.9%, and in the sea transport - 14.5% of the transporters.
Last year the average monthly wage of employees in transport was more than 500 manats, by 12.8% more than in 201. Aviators in 2012 earned an average 98; employees of the Caspian Navigation earned 74 manats (19.7%). Last year, the salary of railway workers increased by 13.5%. But they received far less than transport workers - an average of 226 manats a month. 08D
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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