Dry cargo shipping volume increases by 34%

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The volume of dry cargo transported by vessels of ASCO, one of the companies under AZCON Holding, increased by 34% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year.

According to sea-news.az that while 666,182 tons of cargo were transported by this type of vessel in the first half of 2025, this figure reached 894,305 tons during the corresponding period of the current year.

The highest monthly result in the first six months of this year was achieved in May, with 200,910 tons of cargo transported during that period.

ASCO’s fleet currently operates 16 dry cargo vessels. Of these, 14 are universal dry cargo ships, and 2 are “Handysize” type dry cargo vessels.