Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY), part of AZCON Holding, and the Port of Hamburg have agreed to expand cooperation following a meeting between their representatives in Germany.

The ADY delegation, led by Chairman Rovshan Rustamov, met with the management of the Port of Hamburg during a visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, The Caspian Post reports, citing ADY.

Representatives of Metrans, a Port of Hamburg subsidiary specializing in freight transportation, also participated in the meeting.

The sides discussed ways to develop cooperation between the Ports of Hamburg and Baku, improve the port-logistics chain, and expand transit opportunities along the Middle Corridor.

The discussions highlighted the importance of integrating rail and maritime transport amid growing freight flows between Europe and Asia. The parties considered opportunities for cooperation in developing multimodal transportation, increasing container volumes, digitalizing logistics processes, and improving the organization of freight transportation.

The meeting also emphasized the value of sharing the Port of Hamburg’s extensive international experience, particularly in port operations management, logistics hub operations, and the implementation of digital solutions.

The sides noted that expanding the use of modern equipment and technologies at the Port of Baku, together with stronger coordination between rail and port operations, would contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the Middle Corridor.

At the end of the meeting, ADY and the Port of Hamburg signed a cooperation protocol. The document envisages a broader exchange of expertise, the implementation of joint initiatives, and the identification of new areas of cooperation in the logistics sector.