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Russia, or the Russian Federation, as a country located in both Eastern Europe and Northwest Asia. It has seaports on the Azov and Black Sea. The largest is the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict that began in 2014. Russia now controls the Azov Sea and occupies the ports of Berdyansk and Mariupol. It has also blockaded all Ukrainian Black Sea ports which are currently closed to all shipping. (Updated 24.06.2022)

Delo Group management meet with Iranian officials

Moscow, Russia (PortSEurope) March 16, 2023 – Sergey Shishkarev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Delo Group, has met with Kazem Jalali, Ambassador...

Konecranes starts delivering final cranes to Russia as a European customer

Helsinki, Finland (PortSEurope) March 15, 2023 – Konecranes, the heavy-lift equipment manufacturer, said in a press release that it has started to deliver...

Russia’s FESCO plans more engagement with Africa

Novorossiysk, Russia (PortSEurope) March 15, 2023 – Russia’s transport group FESCO plans more engagement with Africa with new services planned....

Russia’s Port of Taganrog sold to obscure company

Taganrog, Russia (PortSEurope) March 15, 2023 – One of Russia’s richest oligarchs, billionaire Vladimir Lisin, has sold 91.63% of the shares...

RZD Logistics expanded routes via Eastern branch of INSTC

Moscow, Russia (PortSEurope) March 14, 2023 – JSC RZD Logistics has organized the first export container shipment via Eastern route of the International...

Russia’s Rosmorport to delay some port projects in 2024

Moscow, Russia (PortSEurope) March 14, 2023 – Rosmorport is likely to delay a number of investment projects due in 2024 for one or two years, Andrey...

Russia agrees to extend Black Sea grain deal

Ankara, Turkey (PortSEurope) March 14, 2023 – Russia has agreed to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, according to Russia’s Deputy Foreign...

Russia’s FESCO delivers chemical plant equipment to Tuzla, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey (PortSEurope) March 14, 2023 – The FESCO Transport Group has organized and delivered large-capacity equipment for a chemical plant from...

Black Sea Grain Initiative could expire March 18

Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) March 13, 2023 – The Black Sea Grain Initiative could expire March 18 if progress is not made. The deal will automatically...

Rosmorport to take over Crimea ports

Moscow, Russia (PortSEurope) March 13, 2023 – The Russian-occupied ports in Crimea will become under the jurisdiction of Rosmorport, said Georgy...

Makhachkala Commercial Sea Port to repair seven berths

Makhachkala, Russia (PortSEurope) March 10, 2023 – This year, Makhachkala Commercial Sea Port (MMTP) plans to repair seven berths at the port: six in the...

DeloPorts terminals in Novorossiysk report higher January traffic

Novorossiysk, Russia (PortSEurope) March 10, 2023 – DeloPorts terminals in Novorossiysk have reported higher January traffic numbers. This includes the...

Russia issues tender for dredging of Volga-Caspian Shipping Canal

Moscow, Russia (PortSEurope) March 10, 2023 – Russia’s state agency Rosmorport has issued a tender for maintenance dredging on...

Ruscon increases service between Russia and India via Novorossiysk

Novorossiysk, Russia (PortSEurope) March 9, 2023 – Ruscon has enhanced the capabilities of its direct regular container service between Russia and India...

Sanctions force Russia to allow foreign ships in Volga-Don Shipping Canal

Astrakhan, Russia (PortSEurope) March 8, 2023 – Western sanctions are forcing Russia to redirect its trade and cargo from the north-west to the south-east of...

Russia and India discuss trade and economic cooperation

Moscow, Russia (PortSEurope) March 7, 2023 – Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Denis Manturov, has...

Iran to provide road transport for North-South Transport Corridor

Tehran, Iran (PortSEurope) March 6, 2023 – The largest Iranian fund Mostazafan has created a Russian-Iranian transport company that will carry out the...

Russia announces further investment in Port of Olya, Astrakhan

Astrakhan, Russia (PortSEurope) March 6, 2023 – Financing of 2.5 billion rubles was allocated for the design and construction of infrastructure...

Sanctions cause cancellation of two grain terminal projects in Azov Sea

Taganrog, Russia (PortSEurope) March 5, 2023 – Western sanctions have forced Russia to abandon construction projects for new grain terminals in the Azov Sea...

Russia offers 12 million tonnes Caspian Sea ports capacity to Iran

Astrakhan, Russia (PortSEurope) March 3, 2023 – In 2023, Russian Caspian Sea ports are ready to accept up to 12 million tonnes of cargo from Iran with...

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