Azerbaijan's Baku Port targets higher cargo throughput by year-end

BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 18.​ Baku
International Sea Trade Port is set to achieve a total cargo
handling volume of 8 million tons by the end of the year, the
port’s director, Eldar Salahov, told reporters, Trend reports.

Salahov noted that the technical capabilities, infrastructure,
and professional staff of the port position it to achieve even
greater milestones in the coming years.

"By the end of this year, total cargo handling is expected to
reach eight million tons. Last year, container throughput was
around 76,000 TEU, and this year we anticipate surpassing 100,000
TEU, reaching approximately 104,000-105,000 TEU. This represents
nearly a 40% increase compared to last year," Salahov said.