Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) continued its growth in freight transportation in January–October 2026, ADY told APA-Economics.
According to the company, significant growth was recorded during this period in transit transportation, block trains received from China, and cargo handled at the Astara Terminal and Baku Port.
During the first 10 months of 2026, ADY transported 15.691 million tons of cargo. This represents a 13% increase compared with 13.911 million tons recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. In October alone, freight transportation reached 1.714 million tons, increasing by 22% compared with the same month last year.
Positive performance was also observed in transit freight transportation. In January–October, transit cargo volume amounted to 6.582 million tons, representing a 20% increase year-on-year. In October, 817,000 tons of transit cargo were transported, which was 49% higher than in the same month last year.
Growth was also recorded in container transportation. During the first 10 months of this year, ADY transported 132,500 TEU of containers, representing an 18% increase compared with 112,400 TEU in the corresponding period of 2025. In October, container transportation reached 16,200 TEU, increasing by 67% compared with the same period last year.
Significant growth was also achieved in the number of block trains received from China. During the first 10 months of 2026, a total of 472 block trains were received from China. This figure was 49% higher than in the corresponding period last year.
The Astara Terminal achieved its highest results in both monthly and 10-month cargo handling volumes. In January–October this year, 753,614 tons of cargo were handled at the terminal, representing a 37% increase compared with 550,210 tons in the same period last year.
In October, the terminal handled 122,216 tons of cargo, setting a new monthly record. This figure was 65% higher than in October 2025.
A historic record was also achieved at the Baku International Sea Trade Port. During the first 10 months of this year, more than 112,000 TEU of containers were handled at the port. This is the highest container handling volume ever recorded at the port. Container handling increased by 31% compared with the same period last year.
The results achieved are of significant importance in terms of strengthening Azerbaijan's position in international transport corridors, expanding transit opportunities, and increasing the use of the country's transport and logistics infrastructure.
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