Baku: The commissioning of the first dry cargo vessel 'Gadamly,' built in Turkmenistan and launched at the Baku International Sea Trade Port of Azerbaijan Railways, is set to significantly increase cargo turnover, including container transportation, between the ports of Turkmenbashi and Baku, announced Director of the Baku Port Eldar Salahov. The vessel, with a cargo capacity of 6,100 tons, can transport 240 twenty-foot containers.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the port director mentioned that within the next 3-4 months, another new vessel with the same technical capabilities is expected to be commissioned. This vessel will be named 'Menzil.'

Eldar Salahov emphasized that by the end of the year, both the 'Gadamly' and 'Menzil' vessels, built at Turkmenistan's Balkan Shipyard, will be utilized for container transportation. The introduction of these vessels is crucial for the development of the Eurasian Transport Route, considered the southern branch of the Middle Corridor, and for boosting container transportation.

The 'Gadamly' vessel will engage in regular container transportation between the ports of Baku and Turkmenbashi, marking a significant milestone in enhancing trade and connectivity within the region.