The past year has been a remarkable one for our country. For the first time, Azerbaijan hosted the 29th session of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29). This milestone not only reinforced our nation’s global standing but also paved the way for new initiatives in the adoption of sustainable and innovative transport solutions. 

As part of the conference, the high-level event "Ministerial Roundtable on Sustainable, Digital Middle Corridor and Beyond" highlighted the confidence and trust placed in both Azerbaijan and the Middle Corridor. 

Under the strategic vision set forth by President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan continues to take decisive steps toward becoming a major transport and logistics hub in the region. Large-scale infrastructure projects are being implemented, and close cooperation is being fostered with countries along key transport corridors. 

In the past year, the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway’s cargo capacity has been increased to 5 million tons, strengthening transit routes along the Middle Corridor and reinforcing Azerbaijan’s role as a transportation center. Meanwhile, the second phase of Baku International Sea Trade Port is underway, which will expand its annual cargo capacity to 25 million tons and 500,000 TEU. 

Furthermore, Azerbaijan has signed key international agreements to support the development of transit corridors. Among these are the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between Azerbaijan and China, aimed at enhancing the Middle Corridor, and the New Agreement on Increasing Transit Shipments between Azerbaijan and Russia, supporting the development of the North-South Corridor. These agreements solidify Azerbaijan’s role in international transport networks and contribute to global trade flows. 

As a result of these efforts, transit volumes in Azerbaijan reached 14.5 million tons last year, and the number of block trains from China via the Middle Corridor increased to 300. We anticipate this figure to reach 1,000 by 2025. The measures taken to strengthen Azerbaijan’s strategic role in global freight transportation have led to a growth in cargo shipments in both East-West and West-East directions. Moreover, the anticipated opening of the Zangezur Corridor will serve as a key strategic link between transport routes, further enhancing trade and regional cooperation. 

Today, the core objective of our transport policy is to integrate global best practices, introduce new ideas and concepts, and ensure their effective implementation. This approach aims to develop an efficient, reliable, and predictable transport system that leverages the latest technological advancements to maximize Azerbaijan’s logistics potential. 

In line with this vision, a new national transport and communications platform, "Azerbaijan Transport and Communications Holding" (AZCON), has been established by a presidential decree. This holding will streamline operations across the country’s transport and communications entities, ensuring a unified and efficient management structure. 

Significant progress is also being made in the digital transformation of the transport sector. A unified digital platform is being developed to connect all stakeholders in the supply chain, improving operational efficiency, transparency, and coordination across different transport modes. 

Dear exhibition participants, 

I am confident that this year’s TransLogistica Caspian will once again serve as an important platform for showcasing innovations and fostering new business partnerships. I extend my best wishes to the organisers and participants for a successful and productive exhibition. 

Thank you! 

Sincerely, 

Rashad Nabiyev 
Minister of Digital Development and Transport 
of the Republic of Azerbaijan 

Azerbaijan, which had been the important chain of the ancient “Silk Road " for centuries,  
has been undertaking currently comprehensive measures in order to get its share of freight-forwarding and strengthen its position in logistics. Logistics and trade play a fundamental role in the development of all sectors along with playing an important role in creating added value and opening new jobs and increasing profitability. 
As a result of the economic policy pursued by the head of state in this area, the volume of transit cargo passing through our country has increased over the past few years. An infrastructure has been created that meets modern requirements for water, rail and air transportation. This increases the attractiveness of Azerbaijan in international cargo transportation. 
In the field of logistics and trade based on the perspective of improving quality and quantity indicators, services that create added value are created in order to integrate into regional and global value chains, to obtain high income from transit trade based on examples of the world's most advanced practices. From this point of view, the exhibitions provide unique opportunities for experts and specialists working in all industries to obtain relevant and useful information, establish new business contacts and find reliable partners, as well as attract new companies to the Caspian region in a short period of time and encourage them. 
I hope that this year's” Translogistica Caspian " exhibition will also contribute to the development of transport and logistics in our country, and new cooperation relations will be established between  local and international companies and the conducted discussions will be useful for the participants. 
I wish the participants of the exhibition useful cooperations. 
 
 
With respect, 
Mammad Musayev 
President, National Confederation Of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations Of The Republic Of Azerbaijan 

In today’s world, the effective functioning of transport infrastructure and logistics systems is an integral element of the sustainable economic development of states. The development of transport corridors requires countries to actively coordinate and participate on international platforms to ensure connectivity and competitiveness in the global economic system.

As it is known, the Intergovernmental Commission TRACECA provides the countries located along Europe-the Caucasus-Asia transport corridor with a unique opportunity to strengthen economic relations, as well as promote the development of trade and transport links. In this context, the main activities and strategy of the PS IGC TRACECA coincide with the main objectives of this international exhibition.

The Caspian International Exhibition "Transport, Transit and Logistics" has established itself as a leading transport event, annually providing an effective platform for discussing current and significant issues related to the advancement of the transport industry, as well as facilitating dialogue between representatives of government agencies and the business community.

Considering the importance of this event, the Permanent Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Commission TRACECA, as the official support party of the exhibition, will continue to assist in bringing together various stakeholders at the exhibition to establish partnerships and find new opportunities for cooperation.

Let me express my hope for the successful holding of the upcoming “Transport, Transit and Logistics” 2024 Exhibition and wish organizers, participants and guests the fruitful outcomes in achieving their goals!

Asset Assavbayev

Secretary General

PS IGC TRACECA

          It is important to note that exhibitions are one of the main tools for business development, establishing new business relationships, and strengthening existing ones. The expanding portfolio of exhibitions held in Azerbaijan, along with the increase in the number of participants and visitors year by year, demonstrates Azerbaijan’s growing role as a regional exhibition hub. 

          The growing role of Azerbaijan in the global economic agenda, the development of transport and logistics routes, the transformation of the country into a major transport hub in the region, and the country’s importance as a center for major international events undoubtedly have positive dynamics for the development of the exhibition. 

          “TransLogistica Caspian” is one of the most significant and important events in the field of transportation and logistics in the region. This exhibition brings together companies operating in international transport, railway, air, and maritime logistics and provides an ideal opportunity for establishing new business relationships. 

          As ASTA, we sincerely thank the participants and visitors for their active participation in the exhibitions, and the organisers for creating such a significant and important platform for business development. We wish you fruitful business meetings and the expansion of business connections. 

          Sincerely, 

          Elmira Agayeva 

          Secretary General 

          Azerbaijan Exhibition Organisers Association