The Second Caspian International Forum on "Transport, Transit and Logistics," held in Baku on June 3 as part of the TransLogistica Caspian exhibition, highlighted the growing strategic importance of transport corridors, digital logistics, and regional connectivity in an increasingly fragmented global economy.

Bringing together representatives of government institutions, international transport organizations, logistics companies, and industry associations from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and other countries, the forum served as a platform to discuss the digitalization of transport and logistics chains, innovative technologies, the development of international transport corridors, and the strengthening of the region’s transit potential.

The discussions took place against the backdrop of profound changes in the global economy. Recent years have demonstrated the vulnerability of traditional logistics routes. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, while the Russia-Ukraine war significantly altered Eurasia’s transportation landscape. As a result, governments and businesses have intensified efforts to identify alternative routes capable of ensuring the stable and secure movement of goods between Asia and Europe.

In this context, transport connectivity has evolved far beyond a purely economic issue. Logistics is increasingly becoming a tool of geopolitical influence. Countries that facilitate the movement of goods across continents gain not only economic benefits but also strategic leverage in international affairs.

This is where Azerbaijan's role becomes particularly significant. Situated at the crossroads of East-West and North-South trade routes, the country has emerged as a critical link in Eurasian connectivity. However, Azerbaijan’s current position is not solely the result of geography. It is the product of a long-term strategy aimed at transforming the country into one of the........

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