Currently, due to an increase in the export of seasonal agricultural products, along with motor transport, it is recommended to use the possibilities of railway transport to eliminate the density arising at the customs post of Samur, the press service of the State Committee may report.
In this regard, Azerbaijani railways are readiness for the possibility of receiving goods in cars (including refrigerator wagons) within 24 hours at all stations opened for freight operations.
Rail transportation for the current period have fewer delivery times compared to road transport, the border crossing procedures are 2 times faster and cost 20-25% cheaper depending on the destination.
To support exporters by accelerating the export of products, employees of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan, CJSC Azerbaijan Railways and the Food Security Agency of Azerbaijan work in reinforced mode and a hotline has been created to solve operational issues.
Contact persons:
1. Emil Ahmedov-Head of freight shipping department
050 211 55 32
2. Babek Aliyev-Deputy Head of the Department of Freight Transportation
050 210 60 68
3. Elchin Mamedov-Deputy Chief of the Department of Freight Transportation
050 403 03 63
4. Jeyhun Agayev-Head of the Monitoring Department and Application Procedures on the Border
050 271 85 85
5. Orhan Mikael – Head of the Import and Export Control Department
050 310 33 55