Azerbaijan has seen an increase in Caspian passenger traffic
In 2024, passenger traffic across the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan increased significantly.
According to the press service of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), 28,392 passengers were transported last year, a 20% increase compared to 2023, when the number of passengers was 23,729. The most popular routes were Kuryk-Alyat, which carried 9,746 passengers, and Alyat-Kuryk, which recorded 14,834 passengers. There is also a growing interest in the Turkmenbashy-Alyat route, which was used by 1,220 passengers.
In 2023, 8,361 passengers traveled on the Kuryk-Alyat route, 485 on the Turkmenbashy-Alyat route, 13,191 on the Alyat-Kuryk route, 1,393 on the Alyat-Turkmenbashy route, 144 on the Aktau-Alyat route, and 155 on the Alyat-Aktau route.
These data indicate a growing interest in maritime transport and improved infrastructure in the region.
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