As previously reported HAQQIN.AZ, on February 12, 2022, a solemn ceremony of sending the first cargo composition was held at the launch of the project “Agroexpress” in Azerbaijan.
The project “Agroexpress” in Azerbaijan is implemented by the companies “Alliance Logistics” and JSC Russian Railways Logistics with the support of Azerbaijan-Russian Business Council, JSC “Russian Export Center” (REC), Roseksimbank JSC, CJSC Azerbaijan Railways “, JSC” Russian Railways “.
AgroExpress – Specialized Service of JSC Russian Railways Logistics and JSC “Russian Export Center” for the delivery of goods using accelerated trains, which reduces delivery time and reduce transportation due to effectively built export-import logistics.
The first cargo poisoned from Azerbaijan to Russia through the Agroexpress has become fruits and vegetables, namely Azerbaijani fresh persimmon, which is in great demand in the Russian market.
Deputy Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Sahib Mamedov noted that Azerbaijan and Russia are friendly and strategic partners, and both countries actively cooperate in the framework of a number of platforms. The Deputy Minister stressed the importance of the AgroExpress project implemented as a successful result of joint activities between Russia and Azerbaijan for mutually beneficial cooperation and business development contributes to the development of trade, an increase in transport transit potential and aims to develop entrepreneurship.
“This is a successful start in the implementation of the AgroExpress project, and we see a huge potential in its development. Given many advantages, it will not be simply alternative, but one of the most competitive routes. Of course, we will continue to work on debugging and improving processes. , and we plan to implement regular traffic in the near future. And there is also active work on connecting to the route “Agroexpress” station Astara to transport goods to Russia as part of the development of the ITC “North-South”. In general, the “agroexpress” will not contribute to Only the development of the scope of logistics and trade, but also agricultural enterprises of our countries, “said Nick Heydar, head of LLC Alliance Logistics.
“AgroExpress” service is a kind of synergistic model, in which we optimize the work of many participants to obtain the most effective tool for business. First of all, we are talking about the APK enterprises that relate to small and medium businesses. Today, the potential of freight turnover MTK “North-South”, according to experts, is at a very high level, and taking into account the continuing containerization and the positive dynamics of cargo turnover throughout the railway network, it will only grow. Rail transportation of agrofroducts in comparison with other types of transport – it is profitable, quickly Conveniently, – said Russian Railways Logistics JSC Dmitry Murev.