Port of Baku

Baku International Sea Trade Port CJSC (Port of Baku)
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Location
CountryAzerbaijan
LocationBaku
Coordinates40°14′03″N 49°31′32″E / 40.2343°N 49.5256°E / 40.2343; 49.5256
UN/LOCODEAZBAK
Details
Opened1902
Owned byAzerbaijani government, (Parent Company AZCON Holding)
No. of berths13
Draft depth7.0 m.
Statistics
Annual cargo tonnageIncrease 15 million tons
Annual container volumeSteady 100,000 TEU
Website
portofbaku.com/en

Port of Baku, located on the ancient Silk Road connecting Europe and Asia, is a prime transport and logistics hub of Eurasia. It covers an area of 400 hectares. Being an important segment of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, the Port of Baku with its modern operating system provides prompt cargo services, as well as has at its disposal open and covered storage facilities designed for all types of cargo.