Taleh Ziyadov

Port of Baku becomes first Green Port in the Caspian region

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

OSLO, Norway, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 16th, the Port of Baku became the first port in the Caspian region to be awarded the European Sea Ports Organization (ESPO)'s PERS -"EcoPorts" certificate.

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  • OSLO, Norway, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 16th, the Port of Baku became the first port in the Caspian region to be awarded the European Sea Ports Organization (ESPO)'s PERS -"EcoPorts" certificate.
  • During the awarding ceremony that took place in the Green Port conference in Oslo, Norway, Director-General of the Port of Baku, Dr. Taleh Ziyadov noted that "For the Port of Baku, becoming an EcoPort embodies a genuine belief in a green and sustainable future.
  • Through its eco-conscious policies, the Port of Baku will continue to set an example to follow for other ports in the region."
  • The Port of Baku has been working closely with the European Union in enhancing its operational efficacy, port management, environmental and risk management policies.