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Berdyansk

Berdiansk or Berdyansk is a port city in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast in south-eastern Ukraine. It is on the northern coast of the Sea of Azov. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, after two months of fighting it occupied the port city.

Ukraine and Qatari ministers meet to discuss transport cooperation

Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Vladislav Krykliy meets with Minister of Transport and Communications of the State of Qatar Jasim Al Suleiti –...

Ukraine supports further transport cooperation with Azerbaijan

Ukraine should become an international transport hub, Vladislav Krykliy – January 30, 2020 Ukraine needs to become an international transport hub and...

Ukraine: Statement by the Spokesperson on the opening of railway section of the Kerch Bridge

Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine – December 23, 2019 The Russian Federation has finalised the construction of the railway section of the Kerch...

Ukraine critical of “illegal” railway linking Russian and Crimea

We condemn and fight international aggressions against the aggressor in the international arena, Vladislav Krykliy – December 25, 2019 The illegal launch...

Did Russia close the Kerch Strait for Putin’s train ride?

Mariupol, Ukraine (Ports Europe) December 22, 2019 – Russia will surprisingly close navigation across the Kerch Strait until midnight on December 24,...

Ukraine presents investment projects to Azerbaijan

Vladislav Krykliy presented projects for investments to Azerbaijani colleagues – December 17, 2019 On December 17, 2019, Minister of Infrastructure...

Ukraine seeks competitive market for port operators

Our goal is to create a competitive and efficient market with transparent conditions for the operation of port operators – Vladislav Krykliy –...

Ukraine to continue to fulfill international obligations in maritime safety, despite tension created by Russia in the Black and Azov Seas

Ukraine will continue to fulfill its international obligations in the field of maritime safety, despite the constant tension created by the Russian Federation...

State Hydrographic Service of Ukraine refreshes campaign against Russia’s actions

News – Russia unlawfully produces sea navigational charts for the territory of Ukraine and so, causes threatens for shipping in the Black Sea and the Sea...

State Hydrographic Service Ukraine struggles against Russia’s aim to create special restricted sea area adjacent to occupied Crimea

News – State Hydrographic Service Ukraine continues to struggle against the Russian Federation commencing the official procedure aiming to create the...

Ukraine claims huge losses from ports in the Sea of Azov due to Russian activities

Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) August 13, 2019 – In an interview with the Russian Interfax News Agency, Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) head Raivis...

Analysis – Russian consortium to take over port of Taman in the Kerch Strait

Taman, Russia (PortSEurope) July 21, 2019 – The RMP (RosMorPort) Taman consortium, which will get the concession for the management of the new Russian port...

Ukrainian railways offer 20% discount for cargo transported to Mariupol and Berdyansk ports

Mariupol, Ukraine (PortSEurope) June 4, 2019 – In an attempt to save business at the Ukrainian Azov Sea ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk, the country’s...

Russia keeps harassing ships heading to Ukrainian ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk

Mariupol, Ukraine (Ports Europe) April 26, 2019 – Russian customs officials and border guards are inspecting practically all ships entering the Azov Sea via...

Ukraine together with the EU will develop the infrastructure of Azov region – Volodymyr Omelyan

March 20, 2019 – Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine – Ukraine together with the EU will develop the infrastructure of Azov region –...

Berdyansk port invites dredging tender bids

Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) March 21, 2019 – Berdyansk port, part of Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) has invited bids for tenders to repair...

Sanctions against eight more Russians over Kerch Strait incident

Brussels, Belgium (Ports Europe) February 18, 2019 – European Union (EU) foreign ministers have agreed to impose sanctions against eight more Russian...

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