Which ports are affected by this event?

The event impacts the following ports: Caspian Sea Ports (General), Caspian Sea Ports (General), Caspian Sea Ports (General), Caspian Sea Ports (General), Caspian Sea Ports (General).

Which countries are impacted?

The following countries are directly involved: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran, Turkmenistan.

What is the original source of this news?

Published on marinelink.com — Seadex republishes a factual, structured summary on June 30, 2026.

Azerbaijan Looks to Legal Framework to Monitor Shrinking Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea is shrinking at an accelerating rate of 20-30 cm per year, threatening ports, shipping, fisheries, and offshore infrastructure across the region. Azerbaijan is pushing for a regional legal framework to monitor and adapt to falling water levels, which could be finalized by end of 2026.

Azerbaijan Looks to Legal Framework to Monitor Shrinking Caspian Sea

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