By Basti Mammad

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 17. An agreement
between public legal entity Azerbaijan Transport and Communications
Holding (AZCON), representing Baku Shipyard LLC, and Abu Dhabi
Ports Company PJSC has been signed, Trend reports.

At the ceremony, an agreement was signed between the public
legal entity “Azerbaijan Transport and Communications Holding
(Azcon)”, representing LLC “Baku Shipyard”, and OJSC “Abu Dhabi
Ports Company” on the construction of two 780 TEU container ships
intended for operation in the Caspian Sea.

The ships, which are expected to be completed in 2028, will be
launched on the main routes in the Caspian Sea to optimize
connections between major trade centers.

The new vessels will play an important role in strengthening the
Mediterranean Corridor (Trans-Caspian International Transport
Route), connecting Asia and Europe via the Caspian Sea, the South
Caucasus, and the Black Sea. By expanding shipping capacity on this
important route, the vessels will help meet rapidly growing
container transport demand, reduce transit times, and enhance the
corridor’s competitiveness as a sustainable and secure alternative
to traditional routes.

Recognized as one of the world’s leading port, logistics, and
shipping companies, AD Ports brings to this partnership its global
knowledge, cutting-edge technology, and experience in managing
complex trade corridors. AD Ports’ involvement in operations in the
Caspian region is a clear example of its confidence in the Middle

This historic contract is the first order placed by an
international company for the construction of cargo ships at the
Baku Shipyard.

Beyond its immediate significance, this contract, which lays the
foundation for broader cooperation with the AD Ports Group, paves
the way for future joint projects in maritime transport and
logistics and further deepens the strategic partnership between the
two countries.