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Q: 2021 was a year of growth for the Port of Baku. What accomplishments are you most proud of? A: Overall, the results obtained at the Port of Baku have been positive, exceeding forecasts by 4% set for 2021. Our port has demonstrated growth of its performance: total throughput grew by 14,6%; dry cargo handling by 66%; and container transportation by 11,6% as compared to 2020. The growth of handling volume at the Port of Baku is linked to the transit cargo flows via Azerbaijan. The Port of Baku makes us proud of its great achievements in implementation of exemplary solutions for digitalization, operational efficiency and sustainable development. The port became the first Green Port in the region to develop a zero-emissions 2035 Climate Change Action Plan and received the European Seaports Organization's EcoPort certificate in 2019-and it was successfully re-certified in 2021. Azerbaijan is among 25 countries with EcoPort status in the world. Such initiatives promote environmental awareness amongst the ports of the Caspian region and help Azerbaijan reach sustainable development targets. |