A meeting between the leadership of Turkmenistan’s State Service for Maritime and River Transport, the administration of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, and a European Union delegation led by Charlotte Adrian was held on March 27, 2026, at the port. The sides discussed the effective use of the Trans-Caspian transport corridor’s potential and further strengthening the port’s strategic role.
According to the State Service for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan, the European delegation was presented with the port’s modern facilities, cargo flow routes, and equipment of European origin.
The sides also reviewed projects implemented at the Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Yard, including international tenders for the construction of new vessels and Turkmenistan’s steps toward joining the Facilitation Convention (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization, aimed at simplifying maritime transport.
The Turkmen side also noted that new dredging vessels have been procured to maintain the depth of navigation channels, while similar vessels are being built at the Balkan plant.
Adrian highlighted the strategic importance of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport as a key hub for international transport corridors and emphasized the need for coordinated work by all port services to increase cargo traffic.
The Turkmenbashi International Seaport is the largest cargo and passenger hub on Turkmenistan’s coast. Located on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea, it operates regular routes to Baku, Aktau, and Astrakhan.
