Azerbaijan plans 10 Ro-Ro ships to unlock Middle Corridor bottleneck

In the complex tapestry of global logistics, the Caspian Sea has often been viewed as a formidable geographical hurdle. However, for those who understand the history of maritime trade, it is a bridge. The recent announcement of a "Memorandum of Intent" between AZCON Holding and a private investor to establish a joint venture for the construction of 10 new "Ro-Ro" (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessels at the Baku Shipyard is more than a corporate deal. It is a declaration of intent from a nation that has dominated these waters since the mid-19th century. To understand the significance of this expansion, one must look back to 1858...

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