BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 27. Azerbaijan’s
maritime cargo transportation system is aligned with international
practices, but further improvements are needed to enhance the safe
transport of hazardous goods, said Orkhan Khalilzade, Chairman of
the Board of the Azerbaijan Industrial Safety Association (AISA),
Trend
reports.
Speaking at a roundtable in Baku on improving technical
regulations, held with the participation of the Ministry of
Emergency Situations (MES), SOCAR, and AISA, Khalilzade noted that
freight transportation through Azerbaijan, particularly along the
Middle Corridor, is increasing.
The official stressed that greater advance information and
coordination are required when transporting hazardous cargo through
the country, especially Class 1 explosive materials, Class 6 toxic
substances, and Class Seven radioactive goods.
“This is not limited to route approval alone; further
improvements are necessary,” he said.
His proposal was supported by Samir Aliyev, Head of the
Occupational Safety Department of the Azerbaijan Transport and
Communications Holding (AZCON), who also emphasized the need for
continued enhancement in this area.
He added that maritime cargo transportation is conducted under
established regulations and international standards.
“Appropriate measures and standards for hazardous cargo
transportation exist in international practice, and our maritime
transport operations are carried out in line with these standards,”
he said.
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