“Türkmendeňizderýaýollary” Agency is the central executive body, which implements the state policy in the field of water transport and is authorized by the state management in the field of commercial shipping.

During the prosperity of our sovereign state under the leadership of our esteemed President, Turkmenistan has made great strides in the economy, politics, culture and other spheres of life. One of the important tasks of every sector, including the transport sector in Turkmenistan, is to successfully implement the policies and directives of our national leader in the development of our country.

Thanks to its favourable geographical location, Turkmenistan has been known since ancient times to play an important role in transit and international trade. The fact that the ancient Silk Road passed through several cities of Turkmenistan is clear evidence of this.

Turkmenbashi International Sea Port is located at the crossroads of cargo routes from Europe to Asia and from Asia to Europe, serving as a "sea gateway" for Central Asia. Thus, with the development of the International Transport Corridor Eurasia-Caucasus-Asia (TRACECA) in recent years, the opportunities and attractiveness of our country's maritime transport have increased. Maritime technology is the most reliable, cost-effective and convenient machinery. Therefore, special attention in the world is paid to maritime transport. Maritime transport accounts for more than half of the world's freight traffic.