Cargo transportation to Armenia. Delivery of goods to Armenia from all countries

Armenia is a country in the South Caucasus, one of the post-Soviet states, with all the economic problems typical of them. Gradually, the economic situation in the country is improving. Industrial production is growing, and mineral resources are being extracted. Armenia's agriculture is known abroad for its brandy and wines. A large number of goods are imported into the country from all over the world. Delivery of cargo to Armenia and from it is relevant and may be of interest to transport and logistics companies from all countries.

Transport system of Armenia

Armenia has no access to seas, and water cargo transport is absent. When intercontinental cargo transportation to Armenia and from it is necessary, mixed transportation by sea, through foreign ports, and by land transport must be carried out, or expensive air cargo transportation must be used. Since the early 1990s, due to the conflict with Azerbaijan, the country has been partially blockaded. Delivery of cargo to Armenia and from it through the territory of Azerbaijan and Turkey, as well as transit to these countries through Armenia, is impossible.

Delivery of cargo to Armenia and from it by road transport

The roads of Armenia are in poor condition. The quality of the road surface is low. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that almost the entire territory of the country consists of highlands and mountains. Accordingly, there are many long ascents and descents on the roads, which complicates road traffic. In addition, Armenian drivers tend to violate rules and drive recklessly, which leads to a high number of traffic accidents for such a small country.

Nevertheless, the road network of Armenia ensures the delivery of cargo throughout the country, as well as transit transportation with Georgia. The length of Armenian roads is 7637 km. 97% of these roads are considered to have a solid surface.

Delivery of cargo to Armenia and from it by rail

The CIS countries and other post-Soviet states have a railway width of 1520 mm. Armenia belongs to these states. This means that delivery of cargo to Armenia and from it by rail from all countries that were previously part of the USSR is possible directly. No loading and unloading operations related to the transition to another gauge are required. Transit delivery by rail to Georgia is also possible. The existing railway crossings to Turkey and Azerbaijan are closed and not operational. The railway network in Armenia is poorly developed. The total length of railway tracks is 725 km, all of which are electrified.

Delivery of cargo from Armenia and to it by air transport

Due to the transport blockade, aviation is one of the most important means of communication between Armenia and the rest of the world. For international passenger transportation, this type of transport has become the main one. The country has two airports that can accept modern aircraft, located in the cities of:

• Yerevan.
• Gyumri.

The third airport, "Erebuni," is also located in Yerevan but is mainly used by military aviation, although it occasionally accepts private flights.

Technically, cargo transportation to Armenia and from it by air, road, and rail transport is possible.

What goods does Armenia export abroad

Armenia exports natural construction stone: marble, tuff, basalt, and others. It also exports: copper, aluminum, gold, diamonds (diamonds are not mined, but imported ones are cut). Part of the export consists of: brandy, wine, products of the chemical industry, and machine engineering.