Port News & Information Mediterranean, Black & Caspian Seas

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a country on the Western coastline of the Caspian Sea and North of Iran. In recent years it has developed its energy resources and is a leading exporter of oil and gas. Its key seaport is its capital Baku which has developed into a regional trade hub between Asia and Europe.

Ukraine and Azerbaijan discuss Silk Road cooperation

We must work together to develop the Silk Road connection, Vladislav Krykliy – December 5, 2019 Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Vladislav Krykliy...

Ukraine promotes the Europe-Caucasus-Asia transport corridor at Baku meeting

Together we will develop the Europe-Caucasus-Asia transport corridor as an alternative route to bypass Russia, Vladislav Krikliy – December 6, 2019 It is...

Rail Cargo Group, Baku Port & Cabooter Group agree Middle Corridor development

Baku, Azerbaikan (Ports Europe) November 26, 2019 – Rail Cargo Group (RCG), the Port of Baku and Cabooter Group of the Netherlands have signed a...

Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan launch transcontinental digital link

Prime Minister Askar Mamin and Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov took part in the ceremony of a Trans-Caspian Fiber Optic (TCFO) link to construct a...

EBRD looks at more international investment in Eastern Partnership countries

EBRD says time ripe for more international investment in Eastern Partnership countries – November 22, 2019 Inaugural summit brought political leaders...

Baku port benefits from transport corridor development

Baku, Azerbaijan (Ports Europe) November 19, 2019 – Since in April this year the port of Akau has handled more than 10,000 containers, up 400% on the...

Regional Stakeholders Conference “Black Sea Synergy: the way forward

Press Release – Regional Stakeholders Conference “Black Sea Synergy: the way forward” – 7 November 7, 2019 The Regional Stakeholders Conference...

Ukraine and Iran ministers look to transport cooperation

Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) November 5, 2019 – On November 1, 2019, Minister of Infrastructure Vladislav Kricliy met with Ambassador Extraordinary and...

Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) holds working meeting in Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia (PortSEurope) November 4, 2019 – At a regular meeting of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) association, members...

Baku Hovsan International Sea Trade Port joins Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) association

Baku, Azerbaijan (PortSEurope) November 4, 2019 – Baku Hovsan International Sea Trade Port OJSC has become a member of the Trans-Caspian International...

China shows interest in Baku International Sea Trade Port

Baku, Azerbaijan (PortSEurope) October 28, 2019 – Speaking to the local press, the Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Guo Min described Azerbaijan as...

Ports of Barcelona, Vigo and Baku receive EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS) certificate

Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 23, 2019 – The ports of Barcelona Vigo (both Spain) and Baku (Azerbaijan) have been awarded EcoPorts’...

Azerbaijani delegation to join international Silk Road Forum

October 22, 2019 An Azerbaijani delegation will participate in the international Silk Road Forum under the motto “Partnership for Global Impact” in...

First direct container train departs from Baku to Europe

Baku, Azerbaijan (PortSEurope) October 20, 2019 – A 42-container block train has recently left the Chinese city of Xi’an to Prague, in the Czech...

Azerbaijan see transit role to promote business for Turkic-speaking countries

Baku, Azerbaijan (PortSEurope) October 17, 2019 – Speaking at the 7th Turkic Council in Baku, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that his country...

Business Forum within the framework of the 7th Summit of the Turkic Council held in Baku

The Turkic Council – October 14, 2019 Second Business Forum of the Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry was organized on 14 October 2019 in Baku. More...

Maritime authorities from Black & Caspian Sea region discuss future priorities and cooperation

EU Neighbours East – September 26, 2019 On 18 September, representatives of maritime authorities from Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and...

Trans-Caspian International Transport Route signs agreement with USPA of Ukraine

Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) September 11, 2019 – An agreement has been signed between Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) and the Trans-Caspian...

Ukrainian delegation takes part in bilateral talks on transport in Baku

Ukrainian delegation takes part in bilateral talks on transport in Baku (Republic of Azerbaijan) – September 6, 2019 In September 5-6, 2019 in Baku...

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan to set up INSTC working group

Sochi, Russia (PortSEurope) August 28, 2019 – The transport ministries of Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan have agreed to establish a working group in order...

Subscribe to weekly news

We keep you informed on the top European port news.