Azov Sea
The Azov Sea is a sea in Eastern Europe connected to the Black Sea by the narrow (about 4 km) Strait of Kerch. The sea is bounded by Russia on the southeast and by Ukraine on the northwest. Ports on the Azov Sea include Berdyansk and Mariupol (both Ukraine) and Taganrog (Russia). Following the February 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Moscow has blockaded all Ukrainian seaports and occupied Berdyansk and Mariupol.
Ukraine’s government says Kerch bridge to limit Mariupol port cargo traffic
Mariupol, Ukraine (Ports Europe) August 23, 2017 – Ukraine’s government has warned that the construction of a bridge in the Kerch Strait will limit...
Ukraine prepares lawsuit against Russia over losses in port sector
Kiev, Ukraine (Ports Europe) August 2, 2017 – Ukraine is preparing a lawsuit against Russia, which imposed restrictions on shipping through the Kerch-Yenikal...
Ukraine’s USPA considers Port Yuzhniy as example for other harbours
Port Yuzhniy, Ukraine (PortSEurope) July 11, 2017 – Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) considers the development of Port Yuzhniy to serve as an example for...
USPA will update the dredging and ecological security fleet of Ukraine
Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) June 21, 2017 – On June 21, Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) together with the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine...
USPA calls tenders for dredging at Mariupol, Berdyansk ports
Mariupol, Ukraine (PortSEurope) May 11, 2017 – Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) has called two tenders to conduct operational deepening in the water area...