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31 Jan 2024
Shipbuilding and repairing yard «Balkan» is capable of building sea vessels for Central Asia-EU cargo transportation

The new Shipbuilding and repairing yard «Balkan», which began construction of ships for the first time in Turkmenistan this year, together with partners plans to launch the first bulk carrier in 14 months of production and the second - three months later.

31 Jan 2024
Transport projects Turkmenistan offer to European investors in Brussels

The session “Gateway of Turkmenistan: exploring the possibilities of a transit hub” was held on January 30, at the Global Gateway Investor Forum in Brussels. It examined the possibilities of investment in the transport complex of Turkmenistan and the transit potential of the country as a key hub between Europe and Asia.

30 Jan 2024
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan introduce pilot mechanism for exchange of preliminary cargo information

A joint sub-regional training on the implementation of a pilot mechanism for exchanging advance cargo information was held at the "Farap avtoyollary" customs posts of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and "Alat" of the State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan.

30 Jan 2024
€10 billion commitment to invest in Trans Caspian Transport Corridor connecting Europe and Central Asia announced at Investors Forum

“I am very pleased to announce that the international community will commit to providing an overall package of €10 billion for sustainable transport connectivity in Central Asia,” European Union (EU) Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis said at the Brussels Investment Forum on 29 January.

29 Jan 2024
The opening of the investment forum on sustainable transport EU-Central Asia

Turkmenistan can become an important transport hub between Europe and Asia. Our country has a modern port infrastructure on the Caspian Sea, the importance of which as an international corridor for the transit of goods on the continent is only increasing, said Deputy of  General Director of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Batyr Annaev, at the opening of the Global Gateway Investor Forum in Brussels.

27 Jan 2024
“Maersk” unveils the world's largest container ship powered by «green» methanol

The Danish corporation “AP Moller-Maersk” presented the world's largest 350-meter container ship, “Ane Maersk”, powered by «green» methanol. The cargo ship, built at the shipyard of the South Korean shipbuilding company “HD Hyundai Heavy Industries” in the city of Ulsan, can accommodate 16,592 containers, TASS reports.

26 Jan 2024
The year «Ocean of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy» will lead our country to new achievements

On January 26, 2024, the «Turkmendenizderyayollary» agency, together with the Turkmenbashi City Council of the Youth Organization of Turkmenistan named after Magtymguly and trade unions of Turkmenistan in the Turkmenbashi city, Balkan velayat organized a conference on the occasion of the naming of 2024 «Ocean of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy» based on the poem of the talent of the Hero Arkadag «Ocean of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy» for employees of the Agency and its subordinate enterprises in the conference room of the «Charlak» hotel.

26 Jan 2024
Turkmenistan will join the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic

At a meeting of the Government of Turkmenistan, which took place on January 26, 2024, was considered the issue of Turkmenistan’s accession to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL), which was adopted in 1965 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

25 Jan 2024
«Turkmendenizderyayollary» Agency announces an international bidding for the supply of spare parts for equipment and machinery of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport

«Turkmendenizderyayollary» Agency announces an international bidding for the following lots:

24 Jan 2024
Makhachkala sea trade port will increase cargo turnover by updating infrastructure

By updating the infrastructure until 2026, the Makhachkala sea trade port plans to increase the growth rate of cargo turnover by 10%.

23 Jan 2024
India and Iran discussed cooperation on Chabahar port

India and Iran held detailed discussions on the conditions for long-term cooperation on the Chabahar port project in the Gulf of Oman, which is being implemented with Indian participation. For India, the port is has strategic importance as it provides access to Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan.

22 Jan 2024
The Iranian port of Amirabad is preparing to set a new cargo turnover record

The general director of the Amirabad port, Mohammad Ali Musapour, said that in the first nine months of the Iranian calendar, cargo turnover at the Amirabad port in northern Iran amounted to more than three million tons.

19 Jan 2024
Specialists of the «Turkmendenizderyayollary» agency, together with specialists from the «Balkan» shipbuilding and repairing yard, held a discussion entitled «Ocean of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy» at the round table.

On January 18, 2024, specialists from the «Turkmendenizderyayollary» agency, together with specialists from the «Balkan» shipbuilding and repairing yard open joint-stock company, held a discussion entitled «Ocean of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy» at the round table.

18 Jan 2024
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan met with the Director of the IICA

Head of the Turkmen diplomatic Mission in Tashkent Shadurdy Meredov and Director of the International Institute of Central Asia (IICA) Javlon Vakhabov discussed the agenda for the further development of Uzbek-Turkmen relations. This is reported by the press service of the Institute.

18 Jan 2024
The Vice-President of the European Commission will complete a tour of Central Asia in Ashgabat

Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas will arrive in Ashgabat on January 17 during his Central Asian tour, according to the EC's website.

18 Jan 2024
Cruise "Vladimir Zhirinovsky" expanded the geography of the route

The cruise ship "Vladimir Zhirinovsky", whose construction is already being completed at the «Lotos» shipyard, has expanded the potential geography of its route. This was reported on Russian media.

18 Jan 2024
«Turkmendenizderyayollary» agency held a training seminar on digital systems, information and cyber security.

In the Epoch of the Revival of a new era of powerful state, special importance is attached to the comprehensive development of the digital system. Under the wise leadership of the President, great success is being achieved in our national economy. The digital system plays a special role in the further development and modernization of the country’s economy. Therefore, special attention is paid to this area and modern opportunities are implemented. Consistent implementation of the tasks of the “Concept for the development of the digital economy in Turkmenistan for 2019-2025” contributes to the further development of the country, increased business and investment activity, and the introduction of advanced management methods.

17 Jan 2024
The 8th meeting of the Working Group on the Development of the Digital Economy was held in Turkmenistan

On January 16, 2024, the 8th meeting of the Working Group on the Development of the Digital Economy in Turkmenistan was held on the digital system. The meeting discussed:

16 Jan 2024
New international shipping requirements come into force this year

The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping has posted on its official website an updated list of new documents and amendments to existing documents of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and other organizations that come into force on January 1, 2024 and in the future.

13 Jan 2024
In 2023, more than 4 million tons of cargo was transported through the ports of the Astrakhan region

In 2023, more than 4 million tons of cargo will be transported through the ports of the Astrakhan region, which is 50% more than in the previous year. Such data was provided by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Energy of the region Ilya Volynsky.