Transport system of Azerbaijan: what's happening now and what's next?

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the transformations that have occurred in Azerbaijan's transport sector over the past decade, offering insights into the current state of the transport system. It is widely acknowledged that the transport sector plays a pivotal role in enhancing a country's international recognition and strengthening its global position. It follows that the advancement of this sector of the economy represents a fundamental strategic objective for any state. The article reviews and analyses the current state of Azerbaijan's transport system and the measures taken to improve it, as well as the investments made in this field. Furthermore, in consideration of Azerbaijan's current status as a transit nation, the article examined the transportation routes of international corridors traversing the country and their operational efficiency. Also, the article presents a comparative analysis of the cargo and passenger transportation potential of Azerbaijan's transport system over the past decade across various modes of transportation. In order to ascertain the efficacy of the transportation system, the final revenues and expenditures were subjected to analysis, resulting in the calculation of the profit (or loss) for the various modes of transport.