Sea-news.az reports that AZCON Holding presented its passenger and cargo transportation performance achieved in the transport sector for the months of January–September 2026.
Passenger transportation
During the reporting period, the average daily number of passengers on Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) increased by 18% compared to the corresponding period of last year, exceeding 31 thousand people. The average daily number of passengers transported by “BakuBus” buses increased by 27% to 665 thousand people.
The total number of passengers on Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) was 3 million 285 thousand people, which is 6% more than in the same period of last year. The number of transit passengers increased by 29% to reach 420 thousand people.
The average daily number of passengers at Baku Metro decreased by 4% compared to the corresponding period of 2025, amounting to 572 thousand people.
In total, the average daily number of passengers for “BakuBus” and the Baku Metro reached 1,2 million people, which is nearly 11% increase compared to the same period last year.
Freight Transportation
Freight operations also saw positive momentum across several key metrics. Specifically, ADY’s transit cargo along the East–West corridor rose 21% year-over-year to 3.207 million tons. Additionally, container processing at the Baku International Sea Trade Port expanded by 29%, reaching 100,000 TEUs.
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) saw significant growth across its operations, led by a 56% jump in container shipments to 25,400 TEUs and a 39% increase in dry cargo to 1.415 million tons. Ferry transport also grew by 2%, reaching 2.623 million tons.
Overall, the nine-month performance figures for 2026 highlight sustained growth across key passenger and freight sectors, with notable momentum in transit traffic and port activity. These achievements underscore the impact of ongoing initiatives aimed at expanding transport infrastructure, streamlining operations, and elevating the nation’s role as a regional transit hub.
