Azerbaijan, Mongolia boost freight permit quotas tenfold

The freight transport permit quota between Azerbaijan and Mongolia has been increased tenfold, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency (AYNA) under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport.

The first-ever bilateral meeting in international road transport was held in Baku between AYNA and Mongolia's Ministry of Roads and Transport's Department for Coordination of Road Transport Policy. Representatives of Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee (SCC), the Azerbaijan International Road Carriers Association (ABADA), and national carriers also attended.

Discussions focused on the current state of international road freight transport between Azerbaijan and Mongolia, transit potential, expansion of cooperation, and challenges faced by carriers.

As a result, important agreements were reached to boost international freight transport. In 2026, an additional exchange of 2,000 permits for bilateral transport, 250 for transit, and 400 for third-country transport will be conducted.

For 2027, the initial quota was set at 2,000 permits for bilateral transport, 250 for transit, and 450 for third-country transport. Thus, the number of exchanged permits between the two countries has increased tenfold compared to previous periods.

The parties also confirmed that carriers' demand for permits will be fully met in the current and upcoming years.

An agreement was also reached on digitalizing the exchange and use of permits. A joint technical working group will be established, with work on the project starting July 1. The electronic system will simplify the process of obtaining and using permits, reduce costs and time losses, and ensure more transparent and efficient transport operations.

Additionally, a mechanism for direct and flexible coordination among relevant agencies was agreed upon to resolve issues arising during international freight transport.

The meeting marks a new stage in cooperation between Azerbaijan and Mongolia in road transport, aiming to increase freight volumes and create a more favorable environment for carriers.