Azerbaijan, located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, has several important ports that play a key role in the regional economy and international trade. Here are the main ports of Azerbaijan:
- Port of Baku – The main and largest port of Azerbaijan, located in the capital city by the Caspian Sea. The Port of Baku has a modern infrastructure and is capable of handling a large amount of cargo, including oil, containers and dry cargo. It is also an important transport hub for the “New Silk Road” between Europe and Asia.
- Port of Alat – A new and fast growing port located about 70 kilometres south of Baku. The Port of Alat is being built to become a major logistics and trade centre on the Caspian Sea, expanding international trade and service opportunities.
Full list of official ports that exist in the region:
- BAKU (UN/LOCODE: AZBAK, Caspian Sea)
- QARADAG (UN/LOCODE: AZQDG, Caspian Sea)
- SANGACHAL (UN/LOCODE: AZSAN, Caspian Sea)
- BAKU ANCH (Caspian Sea)
- ALAT (Caspian Sea)
- SANGACHAL ANCH (Caspian Sea)
- QOBUSTAN (Caspian Sea)
- GOVSAN (Caspian Sea)
- ABSHERON (Caspian Sea)
- ABSHERON ANCH (Caspian Sea)
- ARCHIVAN (Caspian Sea)
- PIRALLAHI (Caspian Sea)
- SUMQAYIT (UN/LOCODE: AZSUQ, Caspian Sea)
- TURKAN (Caspian Sea)
- ZIRA (Caspian Sea)
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