Jordan, Azerbaijan to boost cargo in Gulf–Caucasus route

For Website: Jordan and Azerbaijan are strengthening air cargo links across the Middle East and the Caucasus. Officials from Azerbaijan Airlines and Jordan met to discuss traffic rights, flight schedules, and rules for air freight. The aim is to make shipping faster, more reliable, and easier for businesses.

Current annual air freight between the two countries is under 2,500 tonnes, but growth potential is high, especially for high-value, time-sensitive goods, such as pharmaceuticals, perishables, e-commerce parcels, and industrial components.

Jordan exports pharmaceuticals worth over US$1.5 billion annually, relying heavily on air transport for speed and reliability. Azerbaijan is increasing shipments of food products, electronics, processed goods, and petrochemicals. These goods benefit from fast, reliable air freight, making the route important for regional supply chains.

Both countries are investing in airport and logistics infrastructure. Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport handles more than 300,000 tonnes of cargo a year and links to the Middle Corridor connecting China, Central Asia, Turkey, and Europe. Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport has expanded cold-chain storage, screening systems, and dedicated areas for pharmaceuticals, perishables, and e-commerce parcels.

Digital customs systems and streamlined cargo procedures in both nations aim to reduce delays, improve handling, and support multimodal logistics. With e-commerce growing rapidly in Jordan and Azerbaijan, faster air cargo connections will be crucial.