CE: Which green technology programs is the company implementing?
Muhammad Rzayev: We follow international standards as much as possible, in this case the ISO standard ISO 14001 applies. All our fleet is compliant with EURO5 or EURO6 emission standards. We are shifting to digital documentation to minimize use of paper. Used paper is handed over to recycling companies.
CE: What types of fuel are most efficient for cargo transportation, in particular, hydrogen fuel cells or methane engines?
Muhammad Rzayev: This is a very big question with multiple answers all being studied and developed as we speak. We rely upon the vehicle manufactures to lead the way on this and as they do so we will adopt the innovations and solutions the vehicle manufacturers bring to market. Obviously we try and use the most up to date and efficient power sources available at this time. Recent years have seen the introduction of low Sulphur vessels and LV has played it’s part in explaining to clients the need for this, along with the resultant surcharges that the carriers make for such technological adaption of vessels.
CE: How successful is the company’s activity in the Caspian region?
Muhammad Rzayev: Measuring success has to be dealt with rationally and over the long term. It must be treated with respect and humility. Long term success is the culmination of many factors; some of which we have control of, like applied knowledge and experience, having a positive culture, good leadership and business related disciplines and structures that maintain sound finance, dedicated and well-motivated teams and above all good clients who find our services useful and relevant to their businesses. Also of influence in success is the external environment; the general economic and legal framework we operate within and the opportunities that present themselves in that environment. In our time operating in the Caspian region we have certainly experienced all of these vital ingredients and more while at the same time establishing ourselves as respected and influential members of the LV group globally. It is our aim to continue to strive for improvement in all we do, therefore the lite hearted answer to the question is, so far so good.
Finally, I would like to thank our staff and our clients for their loyalty and support as any success is theirs.
