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Azerbaijan is the largest country in the South Caucasus. Economists classify Azerbaijan as a developing country, however, the country has well-developed industry and agriculture. The backbone of the economy is oil and gas, as well as the chemical industry based on them. In addition, iron ore and apatites are extracted. Machine engineering, non-ferrous metallurgy, and food industry are well developed. The growth rate of Azerbaijan's economy is the highest among the CIS countries. The country has much to offer the world. Moreover, Azerbaijan needs supplies of goods and raw materials from abroad. Cargo transportation to and from Azerbaijan is relevant.

Azerbaijan's Transport System

The country's transport system is capable of providing cargo transportation to and from Azerbaijan by all existing modes of transport. Azerbaijan has no access to the world's oceans, but thanks to a developed system of roads and railways connecting it with foreign ports, it is able to receive cargo from all over the world. Reverse transportation from Azerbaijan to foreign ports can ensure the delivery of Azerbaijani products to any continent.

Delivery of cargo to and from Azerbaijan by road transport

The roads of Azerbaijan may not have reached the fame of German autobahns, however, their quality is the best among all CIS countries. Two important transit road corridors from Russia to Georgia and Iran pass through Azerbaijan. The total length of Azerbaijan's roads is about 60,000 km, however, only 29,000 km of the roadways have a solid surface. The road network provides the possibility of cargo transportation to and from Azerbaijan by road transport. In addition, Azerbaijani roads are a transit route to Iran and Georgia.

Delivery of cargo to and from Azerbaijan by air transport

The main cities of the Azerbaijani republic are connected to its capital — Baku by air communication. The largest and most modern airport in the country is located in the capital, it receives and sends international flights. In addition, airports located in the cities can accept flights from abroad and send planes abroad:

• Gabala.
• Ganja.
• Nakhchivan.
• Lenkoran.

Delivery of cargo to and from Azerbaijan by water transport

Although Azerbaijan has no access to the ocean, it is washed by the waters of a giant salt lake, which is more commonly referred to as the Caspian Sea. Therefore, maritime transport is used in the country. Ferry crossings capable of transporting cargo trucks and trains ensure cargo transportation from and to Azerbaijan from Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. In addition, there is a tanker fleet that provides transportation of oil and liquefied gas. The Caspian fleet consists of 259 ships of various purposes. Vessels from other countries of the Caspian region can enter the ports located in Baku, Astara, Lenkoran, and Sumgayit. Until the 1980s, river navigation on the Kura was carried out in Azerbaijan, however, it has now ceased.

Delivery of cargo to and from Azerbaijan by rail

The gauge of the railway in Azerbaijan is the same width as in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, and other post-Soviet states. This allows for the delivery of cargo to and from Azerbaijan to these states by rail transport without any problems. The length of Azerbaijan's railways is 2125 km, with 800 km being double-track railway. 1523 km of Azerbaijan's railways are electrified.

Delivery of cargo to and from Azerbaijan can be carried out by road, rail, and air transport, in addition, deliveries by sea in the Caspian region can be made. For the delivery of Azerbaijani cargo by ocean vessels, they need to be transshipped to other modes of transport in foreign ports.

What goods does Azerbaijan export abroad

Azerbaijan's export products include: products of the oil and chemical industries, ferrous and non-ferrous metals. In addition, agricultural products, machine engineering products, mainly drilling rigs and other products for oil and gas extraction are exported.