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Startups not only create innovations but also act as an engine of economic growth and transformation, Deputy Minister of Economy Azer Bayramov said at the event of the "Startup School 4: Five Continents – 500 Startups" innovation program, organized by the Enterprise Azerbaijan portal, Report informs. According to him,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he arrived in Istanbul with his team ahead of talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with Black Sea shipping among the issues on the agenda.
The total value of Azerbaijan's startup ecosystem is approaching $600 million, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication Vusal Gasimli said at the final event of the "Startup School 4: Five Continents – 500 Startups" innovation program held by the Enterprise Azerbaijan portal,…
The drone attacks in the Black Sea, the congestion in tanker supply, and the increasing demand in global maritime transportation are keeping the costs of transporting Russian oil to India at record levels. The freight rate for Suezmax tankers has reached $30 million for a single voyage, while the transportation cost p…
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has said he is "extremely worried" about the prospect of another escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Report informs referring to Al Jazeera. Speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain, Abdelatty expressed fear that a new round of attacks would have…
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered its fifth tugboat as part of a 23-year collaboration with VTC S.A., one of Bulgaria's major port operators. According to a statement made by Sanmar on October 30, 2026, the tugboat named KASTRITSI will operate at the Port of Varna on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under its new ownership. Ba…
The French Ministry of Defense's General Directorate of Armament (DGA) has awarded a contract to Piriou Shipyard for the construction of 16 new generation RP30NG type tugboats to renew the French Navy's port support fleet. As announced on October 29, 2026, it has been confirmed that the first four tugboats will be bui…
The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil on the global market increased by $3.88, or 3.17%, to $126.16 per barrel, a source in the oil market told Report . According to trading results, Brent crude oil futures for December stood at $118.76 per barrel. On an FOB basis at Türkiye's Ceyhan port, the price of a bar…
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has stated that a forceful takeover of the Constitutional Tribunal, one of the country's highest judicial bodies, took place in Warsaw last night, Report informs citing the Onet portal. "Last night, a breach of public order occurred in the Republic of Poland, along with the forceful tak…
The United States may resume strikes on Iran the day after the midterm elections to Congress, the MS NOW television network noted, citing sources, Report informs. According to the sources, the US administration has informed several Persian Gulf countries that they should prepare for "a short, intense round of strikes …
The US State Department has begun withdrawing some of its diplomats and embassy staff members' family members from Saudi Arabia due to security threats. According to Report , the relevant information was published on the department's website. The department said that Yemen's Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, had been cond…
The United States has approved the sale to Ukraine of 500 PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot air defence system, along with related equipment, for $2.1 billion. According to Report , the US State Department and the relevant government agency within the Pentagon responsible for foreign military sales under government-to-go…
The oil leak from the Gem No. 2 tanker off the coast of the UAE has been stopped, with no new spills reported. Cleanup operations in the affected coastal areas are continuing, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said in a statement. According to The Times of Israel, cited by Report , the ministry said t…
International strikes and protests have begun, covering 113 ports in 22 countries worldwide. Actions organized against arms shipments and the loss of seafarers' lives in war zones have disrupted cargo operations and ferry services in many countries, particularly Greece. Global maritime trade faced a significant challe…
A Panama-flagged oil tanker named LOUISE 1 experienced a serious security incident in the Strait of Hormuz due to the explosion of two explosives placed on its hull. The tanker, which caught fire in the engine room, temporarily lost its maneuverability. It was reported that the crew is safe and the vessel has resumed …
In January–September 2026, trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the United States exceeded $759.5 million, Report informs, citing Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee. According to the latest data, this represents a decrease of $250.4 million, or 24.7%, compared to the same period last year. During the reporting peri…
TUZLA, TÜRKİYE — Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a new harbour tug to long-standing Bulgarian partner VTC S.A., marking the fifth tugboat delivered to the operator since the two companies began working together in 2003.Renamed KASTRITSI by her new owners, the tug will join VTC’s fleet in the Black Sea port of Varna, wh…
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has commissioned its 100th filling station in Romania. The filling station began operating in the city of Galati, Report informs citing SOCAR Petroleum SA. Speaking at the official opening ceremony, SOCAR Vice President Anar Mammadov noted that Nano 95 and Nano 98 gasoline, …
Azerbaijan and Georgia have significant plans to expand cooperation in the fields of energy, economy, military cooperation, transport, and logistics, Georgian Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said, according to Report 's Georgian bureau. Speaking to journalists following the 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission …
The CONTSHIP JET, struck by three maritime drones off the coast of Bulgaria, sank with 421 containers on board. 18 seafarers were rescued, and an investigation has been initiated regarding 20 containers that fell into the sea. The Liberian-flagged CONTSHIP JET container ship, which became the latest target of attacks …
Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) welcomed Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.'s container ship YM Wayfinder on its first-ever call at the terminal on October 23. The arrival adds a new-generation, lower-emission vessel to the services connecting Vietnam with major markets in Asia and North America. The YM…
The current suspension period for U.S. port charges targeting certain China-related vessels is nearing expiration, and the U.S. side has proposed another short-term extension. A document published in the Federal Register on October 26 shows that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed …
According to industry media, Emirates Shipping Line plans to launch a new container service connecting China and the Red Sea region in November this year, named China Red Sea Connector (CRC). If launched as scheduled, the service will add a direct sea freight link between China and Red Sea coastal markets and provide …
Azerbaijan exported 77,400 metric tons of potatoes in January–September 2026. Report informs, citing the State Customs Committee, that the shipments were valued at $29.7 million. Export volume increased by 6,400 tons, or 9.1%, compared with the same period last year, while export value rose by $1.5 million, or 5.3%. P…
Azerbaijan exported 272,501.37 metric tons of crude oil to Switzerland in January–September 2026. Report informs, citing the State Customs Committee, that the shipments were valued at $193,596,320. Export volume was three times the level recorded in the first nine months of 2025, while export value was 3.6 times the y…
Azerbaijan exported 395,031.62 metric tons of crude oil to Portugal in January–September 2026. Report informs, citing the State Customs Committee, that the shipments were valued at $221,958,010. Export volume fell 44.7% compared with the first nine months of 2025, while export value declined 42.36%. Portugal accounted…
The number of unique depositors in Azerbaijan has approached 227,000, more than doubling over the past two and a half years, Central Bank of Azerbaijan governor Taleh Kazimov said. Report quotes him as saying positive trends are evident both in the number of unique depositors and in deposit portfolios. "Over the past …
Azerbaijan's state budget received just over 16.38 billion manats (just over $9.63 billion) in revenue from the non-oil and gas sector in the first nine months of 2026, exceeding the forecast by 1% and increasing by 9.3% compared with the same period last year, Report informs, citing the Ministry of Finance. During th…
Turkey has warned Russia and Ukraine about the increasing attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea involving unmanned maritime vehicles and missile strikes. National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated that Turkey reserves all legal rights in the face of attacks on Turkish-flagged vessels and those operated by T…
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved the license application for the $8.2 billion ST LNG deepwater port project planned to be built off the Texas coast. The facility, which will have an annual production and export capacity of 8.4 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is expected to begin const…