15 декабря 2023 — 18:00
Astrakhan region has agreed with Turkmenistan to resume ferry service between the ports of the region and the port of Turkmenbashi, as reported by TASS for statements by the governor of the region Igor Babushkin.
"We attract investors from the Caspian states. Currently, the Iranian company Rosa is setting up production in the Lotus special economic zone, and household chemicals will be produced in 2024. We have agreed with Turkmenistan that ferry service will be resumed, and the logistics center of Turkmenistan will be located on the territory of the port special economic zone," Igor Babushkin said.
According to him, active negotiations are underway with the Caspian countries to attract orders for the construction of ships at Astrakhan shipyards.
Thus, the region will be able to supply Turkmenistan with a wide range of agricultural products, and the presence of a regular shipping line will allow it to reach new volumes of cargo transportation.