A joint practical training session on information exchange in the field of maritime transport was held at the international sea ports of Turkmenbashi in Turkmenistan and Alat in Azerbaijan.
Sea-news.az reports citing Report, that the training was organized by the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The main purpose of the event was to increase the efficiency of cargo flow control and further strengthen cooperation between port services of regional countries.
Port control teams from Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan participated in the practical training.
Special attention was paid during the training to the development of international cargo turnover in the Caspian Sea, combating illicit trafficking of goods, and mitigating existing risks in this area.
At the same time, improving the professional skills of specialists, strengthening operational information exchange, and developing direct mutual relations between the Turkmenbashi and Alat international sea ports were among the priority directions. During the training, participants exchanged practical experience and improved their skills in analyzing accompanying documentation for goods and conducting customs inspections of cargo and vehicles.
The joint training is of great importance in terms of increasing the safety and efficiency of cargo transportation across the Caspian Sea, as well as strengthening coordination between the region’s ports.
