“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.

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.

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).

«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:

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%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

«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.

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:

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.

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.

The investment potential of the transport sector of Turkmenistan will be presented at the forum in Brussels

A delegation of Turkmenistan will take part in the Global Gateway Investment Forum on Sustainable Transport EU-Central Asia, which will be held later this month, on January 29-30, in Brussels, Belgium.

Turkmen-Russian business meetings and negotiations will be held in Ashgabat at the end of January

From January 30 to 31, 2024, Ashgabat will host the 13th meeting of the Turkmen- Russian Commission for Economic Cooperation and a joint business forum, in which Russian and Turkmen companies are invited to participate.

Permits for international road transportation can be obtained in the branches of "Turkmenulaggozegchilik" Agency

Starting from January 15, 2024, permits of foreign countries for international transportation can be issued in the branches of the state enterprise "Turkmenulaggozegchilik" of the Agency "Turkmenavtowlaglary".

The book of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov "Youth is the backbone of the country" has been published

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, at a working meeting on Monday with the heads of regions and the Deputy Prime Minister for agriculture, announced that his book "Ýaşlar – Watanyñ – daýanjy" ("Youth is the backbone of the country") had been published, which noted the achievements and successes of Turkmen youth.

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on transport proposed by Turkmenistan