Why Azerbaijan? A fast-growing country - GDP has tripled in the last eight yearsThe logistics hub of the Caspian - the sea’s largest port is located in the countryAn advanced rail network and direct ferry links to Caspian ports in Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan and TurkmenistanThe main transit point on the Silk Road from Asia to Europe - 13 countries of the region are members of TRACECA, the international transport programme with a permanent office in BakuSeveral projects are underway in 2012 and 2013, including the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail link, Baku’s new international airport, the new Baku International Sea Trade Port and the State Programme on the Development of the Railway System from 2010 to 2014Facts and figures 2012:Exhibitors: 110Exhibiting countries: 15Guests of honour including the Minister of Transport of Azerbaijan and representatives from other Government transport agencies Exhibition sectors Transportation servicesRail, air, road and water transportation, intermodal transportation, freight forwardingLogistics servicesLogistics centres, cargo handling centres, warehousing services, handling and warehousing equipmentRail transportRolling stock, containers, rail automation and control systems, components and technical support, electrification systemsITIT systems for transport management and warehousing, navigation and monitoring systems, e-business systemsPortsSea and river ports, port infrastructure, cranes and loading equipment, freight terminals, airportsCourier services and express deliveryShipbuilding and ship repairFinancial servicesInsurance, leasing, investment programmesCustoms servicesCustoms brokers, bonded carriers and warehouses