Rovshan Rustamov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY), a company of AZCON Holding, reviewed the ongoing construction works at the Astara Terminal together with his Iranian counterpart Jabbar Ali Zakeri, as part of his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, ADY told APA-Economics.
During the tour, detailed information was provided on the project’s current realization status, completed work, and the next stages. According to the reports, the construction and installation works at the Astara Terminal, one of the key infrastructure elements of the North-South International Transport Corridor, are nearing completion.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state of cooperation between the railways administrations of Azerbaijan and Iran, the prospects for developing freight transportation along the North-South Corridor, and measures to increase cargo volumes. They reaffirmed that once the Astara Terminal is fully commissioned, with an annual handling capacity of 3.5–4 million tons, it will significantly enhance the efficiency of freight operations and strengthen the region’s transit potential. As one of the strategic components of transport and logistics cooperation between the two countries, the terminal’s operation will contribute to expanding bilateral cargo turnover, accelerating international freight flows, and boosting the competitiveness of the North-South Corridor.
At the conclusion of the meeting, a protocol was signed on completing the construction of the Astara Terminal and advancing cooperation in increasing freight transportation along the North-South International Transport Corridor.
According to data compiled by ADY, in the first five months of 2026, more than 345,000 tons of cargo were handled at the Astara Terminal, representing an 26 percent increase from the same period last year.
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