Azerbaijan’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia has long drawn the attention of the EU, China, and Türkiye, all of which support Baku’s efforts to develop the Middle Corridor as a major transport and logistics hub. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in applications from freight forwarders and logistics companies in Europe and China seeking alternative Trans-Caspian routes of the “Great Silk Road,” where Azerbaijan holds a strong position. Baku is an active participant in the EU-initiated Europe-Caucasus-Asia Transport Corridor (TRACECA), as well as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) and the Lapis Lazuli route. Together with Bucharest, Tbilisi, and Ashgabat, Azerbaijan is involved in the development of the promising Black Sea-Caspian Sea route.
Azerbaijan’s transport infrastructure is committed to the principles of environmental sustainability and contributes to the country’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030.
