Achievements in the water transport sector of Turkmenistan:
During the Revival of the new era of a stable state, the President of Turkmenistan, who continues the international initiatives of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, our Comrade Serdar, to promote multilateral cooperation in the transport system, to strengthen the stable system of transit corridors, to maintain political and economic stability in the world, to strengthen international relations, including the development of friendly and fraternal relations in order to realize the possibilities of transport diplomacy.
Sea and river transport of the country is the system that forms the foundations of the national economy. Turkmenbashi International Seaport is developing and improving as one of the most convenient logistics centers in the region, as it is located at the crossroads of shipping routes from Europe to Asia and from Asia to Europe, and is the "Sea Gate" of Central Asia. With the joining of Turkmenbashi International Seaport to the International Ports Association, the activities of providing services in accordance with international standards, studying and using the experience of advanced ports of the world continue. For this purpose, they actively participate in international consultations, international exhibitions, bilateral talks, meetings through direct video communication.
"Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant" is a joint-stock company located on the Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea. In this factory, major, medium and light repairs of various types of marine vessels of the seaport and merchant fleet are carried out in a short period of time. The approval of the Honorable President, our Comrade Serdar, to start shipbuilding together with the "Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant" joint-stock company "Komea" marine equipment research association made the shipbuilders of the plant even more happy and proud. On the basis of the signed contracts "On the design and provision of technical experts for the construction of two dry cargo vessels of 6100 tons" and "On the supply of equipment and materials for the construction of two dry cargo vessels of 6100 tons" "Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant" joint stock company will start building new ships for the first time.
"Merchant Sea Fleet" closed joint-stock company also makes a significant contribution to the development of the economy of the country with newly built ships, including tankers, ferries and passenger ships. Currently, there are 20 ships in the fleet, 3 "Balkan", "Magtymguly". and "Turkmenistan" dry cargo ships perform regular services in transporting products produced in the country to foreign ports. Dry cargo is mainly transported between Turkmenbashi port and Baku, Astrakhan, Aktau ports. In addition, container feeder transportation is carried out between Turkmenbashi and Baku by dry cargo ship "Balkan". In January-March 2024, the total amount of cargo carried by the ships of the merchant marine fleet increased by 14.1% compared to the same period of 2023 and reached 586.5 thousand tons. In general, in January-March 2024, the plan of the National Fleet for cargo transportation was fulfilled by 133.3%. Freight traffic for January-March 2024 is 236,096 million tn.km. was 4.2% higher compared to the corresponding periods of 2023 and the cargo turnover plan for January-March was fulfilled by 188.0%. Passenger turnover for January-March 2024 compared to the corresponding periods of 2023 It increased by 5% and amounted to 1,910 million kilometers traveled. The implementation of the plan was 355.0%. The number of transported containers was 1879 TEU, the growth rate was equal to 184.4%.
Also, a patriot who is able to benefit from modern technologies with a broad perspective, who will work in the water transport system of the country, as well as in various sectors of the national economy, in the Maritime Vocational Training School in Turkmenabat and the Maritime Vocational Training School in Turkmenabat, which is part of the "Turkmendenizderyayollary" agency. , the quality of work aimed at training young professionals who are physically and mentally healthy is increasing.
Also, Charlak Hotel, which is a part of Turkmendenizderyayollary agency, provides high-quality hotel services to our citizens and foreign guests that meet international standards.
Trained teacher Yalkym Meretglijova