BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
If Baku aspires to become a leading transport hub in the greater region, functioning air, land, and sea transport components are all needed, Sirpa Oksanen, Director, Unit for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Department for Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland told Trend.
“Finland has large companies in ports logistics and shipbuilding industries. We have a long history and thorough understanding of delivering smart and environmentally friendly high-tech maritime solutions.
Harbors are one the Finnish maritime industry’s core strengths. As all ports in Finland freeze during the coldest months of the year, we have exceptional knowhow in operating in extreme environments,” she said.
Oksanen noted that Finland’s internationally known maritime network's expertise ranges from the likes of icebreakers and ice going vessels, to cruise ships and offshore solutions as well as port technology.
Finland is riding the wave of digitalization in the field of maritime. Finnish companies are changing the maritime industry with their digital skills, she added.
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