A delegation led by Rovshan Rustamov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), an AZCON Holding company, held bilateral and trilateral meetings with Russian and Iranian railway officials during a working visit to the Russian Federation.
EDnews reports, citing Azerbaijan Railways, that the meetings focused on the current state and future expansion of cooperation, with particular emphasis put on the development of the International North–South Transport Corridor, improving route efficiency, and increasing freight volumes along this route.
The parties also weighed in on opportunities to accelerate digitalisation across the corridor and discussed the implementation of modern digital solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and connectivity.
The trilateral meeting concluded with the signing of a joint protocol reflecting the shared commitments of the participants.
During the bilateral meeting, ADY and Russian Railways exchanged views on human capital development and discussed cooperation opportunities to mutually strengthen workforce capabilities and professional expertise.
As part of the visit, ADY representatives also met with Russian cargo owners and logistics stakeholders, presenting safe and reliable transport services offered through the East–West and North–South transport corridors.
Particular focus was on the expanding capabilities of the Astara Terminal, strategically located on the North–South corridor, and its growing potential for transshipment operations.
Additionally, insights were given into ADY"s Cargo Tracking digital platform, which provides real-time shipment monitoring, improved operational transparency, and more efficient freight management. Other digital solutions designed to enhance customer experience and logistics performance were also presented to freight market participants.
The parties emphasized that continued cooperation and joint initiatives would contribute significantly to the further development of the International North–South Transport Corridor and strengthen regional transport connectivity.
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