The Ukraine Crisis
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict that began in 2014. Russian 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. This category includes all aspects of the conflict affecting ports – port status and alternative export routes. (Updated 24.06.2022)
Port of Constanța removes unused railway wagons from its tracks
Constanta, Romania (Ports Europe) May 30, 2022 – The Port of Constanța has removed 400 of 700 unused and damaged wagons from its tracks in the port, and...
Occupied Ukrainian port of Berdyansk to be reopened by Russia in June
Berdyansk, Ukraine (Ports Europe) May 30, 2022 – Preparations are under way for the reopening in June of Ukraine’s second largest port on the Azov Sea,...
Port of Constanța handles more cargo due to Ukrainian conflict
Constanta, Romania (Ports Europe) May 30, 2022 – Since the war started on February 24, 2022, the Port of Constanța has become a key exports hub for...
Mariupol port is loading its first ship since Russian occupation of the city
Mariupol, Ukraine (Ports Europe) May 30, 2022 – The first Russian cargo ship entered the now Russia-occupied Ukrainian Azov Sea port of Mariupol on May 28....
Poland interested in LNG supply from Portugal
Sines, Portugal (Ports Europe) May 27, 2022 – Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said last week that his country would be interested in...
Russia says it has removed all mines from occupied port of Mariupol, Ukraine
Moscow, Russia (Ports Europe) May 26, 2022 – The Russian Ministry of Defense has reported that it has completed the clearance of mines from around the...
Çanakkale Port stores fertiliser unable to reach Ukraine
Çanakkale, Turkey (Ports Europe) May 26, 2022 – Çanakkale Port is storing nearly 15,000 tons of fertiliser which cannot be transported to Ukraine...
Poland’s port of Świnoujście exports Ukrainian iron ore
Warsaw, Poland (Ports Europe) May 25, 2022 – Poland’s port of Świnoujście has exported a shipment of Ukrainian iron ore destined for Algeria. OT...
Impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the port of Rotterdam
The war in Ukraine has prompted the European Union and other bodies to impose a number of sanctions on Russia – May 23, 2022 The extensive import of...
Czech railway delivers Ukrainian grain to German port of Brake
Bremen, Germany (Ports Europe) May 25, 2022 – ČD Cargo, the Czech rail operator, has delivered the first consignment of 1,800 tonnes of corn from...
Ukraine will start staged construction of European track to connect Ukrainian railways with EU
Ukraine shortly plans to accede to the Convention on the Common Transit Procedure, or the so-called “customs visa-free”. Prime Minister Denys...
NATO logistics to take over Ukrainian grain export via Romania
Reni, Ukraine (Ports Europe) May 24, 2022 – Sending weapons to Ukraine to help the country fight against the Russian invasion is very important and...
Kuryk to triple its cargo handling and increase the transport of vehicles
Kuryk, Kazakhstan (Ports Europe) May 23, 2022 – The war in Ukraine and the massive Western sanctions against Russia are redrawing the transport map of...
Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company has held 12 auctions for the transportation of grain
Izmail, Ukraine (Ports Europe) May 22, 2022 – PJSC Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDP) has held 12 auctions for the transportation of grain...
The sea port of Astrakhan on the Volga River to help Russia bypass Western sanctions
Astrakhan, Russia (Ports Europe) May 18, 2022 – Russia is trying to bypass Western transport sanctions via the seaport of Astrakhan on the Volga River...
Russian ports lose container cargo in January-April 2022
Novorossiysk, Russia (Ports Europe) May 18, 2022 – Despite the sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion in Ukraine on February 24, cargo turnover of...
UN is pushing for reopening of Ukrainian ports for grain export in exchange of lifting the ban on potash export from Russia and Belarus
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) May 17, 2022 – The reopening of Russia-blocked Ukrainian ports for at least a limited amount of grain export in exchange...
EU Commission to set up Solidarity Lanes to help Ukraine agriculture exports
Brussels, Belgium (Ports Europe) May 13, 2022 – The European Commission has announced plans to set up Solidarity Lanes to help Ukraine export its...
Western sanctions against Russia force Kazakhstan to seek transport solutions via Turkey
Ankara, Turkey (Ports Europe) May 12, 2022 – Western sanctions against Russia are forcing Kazakhstan to seek transport solutions via Turkey. This means a...
European Council President Charles Michel, makes surprise visit to Odessa
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) May 9, 2022 – European Council President Charles Michel made a surprise visit to Odessa on Monday and talked about the...