Alat Free Economic Zone: Logistics Opportunities and Benefits 2026

What is Alat FEZ?

Alat Free Economic Zone (FEZ) is a strategic logistics hub located 65 km south of Baku on the Caspian Sea coast. Operational since 2018, Alat FEZ covers over 800 hectares and operates under a special regime designed to facilitate international trade.

Logistics Advantages of Alat FEZ

Customs Benefits

Companies operating in Alat FEZ enjoy significant customs exemptions:

• Exemption from import customs duties (for goods remaining within the FEZ)
• VAT exemption for operations within the FEZ
• Accelerated customs clearance procedures
• Simplified documentation requirements

Infrastructure

• Direct access to Baku International Sea Trade Port
• ADY (Azerbaijan Railways) rail infrastructure
• Modern warehousing and storage facilities
• 24/7 security systems

Strategic Position on the Middle Corridor

Alat FEZ sits at a critical point on the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian International Transport Route). Cargo from China crosses the Caspian Sea and arrives directly at Alat port, then distributed to FEZ warehouses or across Azerbaijan.

Key Routes

• China → Alat: Middle Corridor rail + Caspian Ro-Ro, 15–20 days
• Turkey → Alat: Road via Georgia, 3–5 days
• Europe → Alat: Multimodal, 10–15 days

Business Activities at Alat FEZ

Alat FEZ is particularly attractive for:

• Manufacturing enterprises (light industry)
• Logistics and distribution centers
• Re-export operations
• Processing industries
• Trading companies

Trazeroad and Alat FEZ

Trazeroad Logistics provides complete logistics services related to Alat FEZ:

• ✓Multimodal transport to the FEZ
• ✓Customs clearance and documentation
• ✓Warehouse management
• ✓Re-export services
• ✓Last-mile delivery

Conclusion

Alat FEZ represents the future of logistics business in Azerbaijan. With customs exemptions, strategic location, and modern infrastructure, it creates a favorable business environment for companies of all sizes.