The government recently finalized an agreement with Georgia to develop transport facilities at the port of Poti, with a feasibility study currently in the works. Tashkent is simultaneously eyeing a stake in the long-delayed Anaklia port project, signaling a commitment to deepening its footprint in the Caucasus. Beyond Georgia, officials are evaluating potential investments in Caspian infrastructure at Aktau, Turkmenbashi, and Baku to streamline transit connectivity.

To complement these maritime ambitions, the country is pushing for participation in the TRIPP project, which would link Azerbaijan to Turkey through the Nakhchivan exclave. This route is intended to provide direct access to major Turkish ports like Samsun and Istanbul. Domestically, the state is prioritizing the electrification of its freight rail network and the implementation of a unified digital transport registry. These administrative overhauls are critical to the government’s goal of doubling transport service volumes by 2030 and reaching $5.7 billion in service exports. Officials estimate the shadow economy currently accounts for over 42 percent of freight transportation, a hurdle they hope to clear through real-time tracking and electronic permit systems.