Ukraine
Ukraine is located in Southeast Europe and borders Russia, Moldova, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland and Belarus. It has an extensive southern coastline with the Azov and Black Seas. Its seaports include Odessa, Kherson, Berdyansk and Mariupol. 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)
Ukraine and Turkey officials talk about transport issues
Vladislav Krykliy met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey to Ukraine Yagmur Ahmet Guldere – June 18, 2020 The Minister of...
Ukrainian ports increase Jan-May 2020 cargo by 11%
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) June 18, 2020 – In the first five months of 2020, port operators in the seaports of Ukraine handled 68.1 million...
Ukraine signs EU Strategy for the Danube Region document
As part of the implementation of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region, “Conclusions on the effective rehabilitation and maintenance of waterway...
NATO recognises Ukraine as Enhanced Opportunities Partner
On Friday (12 June 2020), the North Atlantic Council recognised Ukraine as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner. This status is part of NATO’s Partnership...
Ukraine authorities approves text for concession agreements of Olbia and Kherson ports
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) June 16, 2020 – In an important step towards the development of the Ukrainian port sector, the Minister of Infrastructure...
Ukraine calls for public-private development of inland water transport
In order to effectively launch the reform of river transport and the development of inland water transport, the state and business must unite their...
DP World successfully concludes acquisition of TIS Container Terminal, Ukraine
Dubai-based provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, DP World, with a global network of 123 business units in 54 countries, has announced...
Berdyansk and Mariupol ports show an increase in cargo handling in Q1 2020
Despite the corona crisis and difficult working conditions associated with the immediate vicinity of the environmental protection zone, Berdyansk and Mariupol...
Ukraine meets with GUAM to discuss transport issues
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) June 3, 2020 – Officials from the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine have met with experts from member countries of the...
Yuzhny port sets new record for cargo handling
Yuzhny Sea Commercial Port continues to reach new record volumes of cargo handling. In May of this year alone, the state stevedore company transported 2.1...
Analysis – Russia’s port of Taman expansion progresses
Taman, Russia (Ports Europe) June 1, 2020 – Joint-stock company Lenmorniiproekt will allocate 65 million rubles (€840,000) for the design and budget...
Ukraine chairs online meeting of OSCE – Azov & Black Seas on the agenda
Ukraine Deputy Minister Yehor Bozhok: “For the first time, Ukrainian chairmanship brings security of Azov-Black Sea region to comprehensive discussion at...
EU supports adoption of law “On Inland Water Transport” in Ukraine
News – The EU supports the adoption of the Law “On Inland Water Transport” in Ukraine – Vladislav Krykliy Bill 1182-1-d “On...
Ukrainian seaports see traffic up over 12% in Jan-Apr 2020
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) May 25, 2020 – In the first four months of 2020, Ukrainian seaports handled 55 million tons of cargo, an increase of...
Ukraine joins discussion on the Danube and Covid-19
Representatives of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine joined the 18th meeting of the steering group PN1a “Inland Navigation” of the European...
Black Sea ports cruise working group meeting held
Istanbul, Turkey (Ports Europe) May 19, 2020 – Managers of the leading Black Sea ports have held a virtual “meeting” to discuss the impact of...
Georgia minister holds online meeting with Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport
Natia Turnava holds online meeting with Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport – May 19, 2020 Natia Turnava, the Minister of Economy and...
Ukraine ports see 12% rise in April cargo handling
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) May 19, 2020 – In the first four months of 2020, Ukrainian seaports handled around 55 million tons of cargo, up 12.6% on...
Supreme Court of Ukraine unblocks Kherson port privatisation
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) May 13, 2020 – The Supreme Court of Ukraine has ruled to cancel an early ruling by the Sixth Administrative Court of...
Olbia will become first concession port in Ukraine
The seaport “Olvia”, located in Nikolaev, will become the first concession port in Ukraine. We plan to conclude concession agreements with the...