Danube

Danube ports remain an important alternative route for Ukrainian exports during the war. At the same time, the transportation market in the region is changing rapidly. It is affected by war risks, the new tariff policy on the Sulina Canal, and the general situation on the freight market.

Agroholding “Nibulon” opens an office in Romania to strengthen work in the Danube direction.

During the high-level meeting in the QUAD format in Brussels, the parties discussed the protection of critical infrastructure and the development of alternative routes.

Shipowners are more likely to offer the same freight rates for voyages from both POC and Danube ports.

At the same time, constant Russian attacks on the ports of the Danube cluster have led to significant restrictions on the functioning of the ports.

A meeting was held in Izmail dedicated to the current situation in the Danube region and the Black Sea ports of Ukraine.

The Sulina Canal Administration has published tariffs for 2026 for passage through the canal.

The stable operation of seaports of Ukraine and the digitalization of processes will remain among the priority areas.

The port of Odesa and the ports of the Danube cluster were under attack.

The Danube Commission supported Ukraine’s initiative to create a Register of Damage Caused by Russian Aggression to Shipping and Port Infrastructure on the Lower Danube.