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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)

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....

Port of Ravenna welcomes clay from India

Ravenna, Italy (Ports Europe) May 27, 2022 – The Port of Ravenna has welcomed a cargo vessel from India which carries 30,000 tons of clay. Previously,...

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...

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...

Port of Galati receives Ukrainian grain trucks

Constanta, Romania (Ports Europe) May 24, 2022 – Transport Trade Services (TTS) has reported that its terminal in the Port of Galati has received the...

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...

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...

Europe Day statement by President Charles Michel in Odesa, Ukraine

Today Europe Day is celebrated in Brussels, in Strasbourg and across the European Union. It marks the anniversary of the historic Schuman Declaration, in 1950,...

Ukraine’s ports infrastructure damage estimated at billions of euros

Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) May 9, 2022 – Ukraine estimates the losses inflicted on its port infrastructure by Russian shelling, bombardment and...

Romania issues rail tender to help Ukraine exports

Constanta, Romania (PortSEurope) April 27, 2022 – The Romanian government has issued a tender to renew a raiway line connecting its port of Galati on the...

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