Baku: ASCO vessels are currently transporting pipes intended for the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline project. These shipments are being carried out by vessels of ASCO, a company operating under AZCON Holding.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the cargo is being moved from the Port of Baku to the Port of Turkmenbashi. The operation involves ASCO's universal dry cargo vessels, namely 'Natavan', 'Rasul Rza', 'Garadagh', 'Teymur Ahmadov', and 'Maestro Niyazi'.

By the end of the year, a total of 11,700 pipes are planned to be delivered as part of this project.