EBRD: Middle Corridor opens up new prospects for Azerbaijan's transport sector

Trade along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR, Middle Corridor) could open up new opportunities for Azerbaijan's transport sector, Report informs.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's (EBRD) Regional Economic Prospects update for May highlights the strategic potential of the TITR for Azerbaijan.

"In the medium term, trade along the Middle Corridor connecting China to Europe could create opportunities for Azerbaijan’s transport and logistics sectors, asm peace-building efforts may unlock new trade routes and investment flows," reads the update.

The TITR is an international route running from China via Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan and Georgia to Europe. It is seen as an alternative to traditional transport routes, especially against the backdrop of global geopolitical changes and the reorientation of logistics chains.

In 2024, the volume of cargo transportation along the TITR increased by 62%, reaching 4.5 million tons.

In 2025, a further increase to 5.2 million tons is expected, of which 4.2 million tons will pass through the countries participating in the route. Of this volume, 2.5 million tons will be dry cargo (equivalent to 96,000 TEU), and 1.7 million tons will be oil.

The capacity of the route by 2027 may reach 10 million tons per year, which will create a sustainable basis for expanding Azerbaijan's transit potential and attracting additional investment in infrastructure.