The Baku International Sea Port handled 6.1 million tons of cargo in the first nine months of 2025 – a 6.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
According to the Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) press service, this marks the highest cargo volume in the port’s 22-year history.
The strongest growth was recorded in container shipments:
77,295 TEU were processed between January and September – up 40.4 percent year-on-year.
Dry cargo turnover rose 36.7 percent, while roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) traffic increased 1.3 percent.
Officials noted that the port’s rising role in international freight routes, combined with new logistics initiatives and strong partnerships, supports optimistic forecasts. The total container throughput is projected to reach 100,000 TEU by year-end.
Since the integration of the Baku Port with Azerbaijan Railways, carried out to strengthen the country’s transit potential, annual capacity has already expanded from 100,000 to 150,000 TEU – achieved without additional investment.
