Baku dredging: Caspian and Black Sea as one chain

14 September 2026 — AZERTAC quoted Lasha Amashukeli (Royal Express): Georgia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan port works are one regional maritime story across the Caspian–Black Sea link. Port of Baku dredging is expected in late 2026, ~18 months, targeting ~8.8 m operational depth; Kazakhstan continues Aktau/Kuryk dredging. If Caspian capacity firms up, pressure moves west to Anaklia and Georgian hinterland links. For OOG, draft constrains ferry load factor and ramp limits.