Choosing to do business to and from Romania is mostly straightforward one you know its sea ports.
In this article, we will explore some of the most popular and busiest ports in Romania. Of course, we will also cover other less busy ports, though they also play an important role in when shipping to Romania.
Let’s dive right in:
Busiest Sea Ports in Romania
1. Port of Constanța
- Location of Port: Closer to the Danube which is on the west coast of the Black Sea, Constanța
- Port Code: ROCND
- Handling Capacity of the Port Yearly: Able to handle averagely 100 million tons.
- Port Management: Managed by the National Maritime Ports Administration S.A. Constanța
When the largest seaport in Romania is mentioned, the Port of Constanța is mentioned. Established in 1909, the port has worked its way to also being one of the biggest on the European continent. The port is the main center for importing and exporting. It as well supports different types of cargo, such as container cargo, bulk cargo, oil, and general cargo. Also, it has current and state of the art facilities.
2. Port of Midia
- Location of Port: About 25 km north of Constanța, on the Black Sea coast, Midia, Romania
- Port Code: ROMID
- Handling Capacity of the Port Yearly: Able to handle averagely 18 million tons.
- Port Management: Managed by the National Company Maritime Ports Administration S.A. Constanța
The port of Midia was established in 1964. Its main strength in the import and export industry are petrochemical, oil, products, and livestock exporting. The port was built with unique facilities to work smoothly in these industries.
3. Port of Mangalia
- Location of Port: Closeby the Bulgaria border, on the southeastern coast, Mangalia, Romania
- Port Code: ROMAN
- Port Handling Capacity: Can handle around 9 million tons of cargo
- Port Management: Managed by Mangalia Shipyard and Port Authority
Due to the state of the art repair and shipyard facilities of the Port of Mangalia, it is a well-respected port. The port focuses in repairs, bulk shipbuilding, and repairs. It plays a huge role in the maritime industry of Romania. This is seen mostly in industries of ship construction and maintenance.
4. Port of Galați
- Location of Port: Along the Danube River, eastern Romania, Galați
- Port Code: ROBGG
- Handling Capacity of the Port Yearly: Able to handle averagely 10 million tons.
- Port Management: Managed by the Administration of Danube Ports Galați
The port of Galați was established in 1837. This port is the main river port in the country. It handles heavy industrial products and bulk cargo. The port links the country to various European waterways. This helps to boost its steel industry.
5. Port of Brăila
- Location of Port: On the Danube River, eastern Romania, Brăila
- Port Code: ROBRA
- Handling Capacity of the Port Yearly: Able to handle averagely 8 million tons.
- Port Management: Managed by the Administration of Danube Ports Galați
The port handles bulk goods, such as timber, minerals, and agricultural products. Also, it is necessary for the exportation of Romania’s agricultural produce to Europe as well as Asia. This is due to its smooth access to the Danube River and its location inland.
Less Busy Ports
· Port of Tulcea
For smaller cargo volumes, this port stands out in Romania. The port of Tulcea handles regional trade, fishing, and tourism. It additionally plays a major role where the region’s local and environmental tourism industries are concerned.
· Port of Sulina
For vessels that ply the Danube River, this port makes available a point of entry. It focuses also on smaller trade volumes, mainly for regional and local supplies.
· Port of Mahmudia
The port of Mahmudia represents the foundation for fishing logistics, local tourism, and small-scale trading. If you want to have easy links to the tourism and ecological areas of the delta, the port of Mahmudia is your best port.
· Port of Hârșova
Although a small scale port, it has the right capacity where regional trade facilitating is concerned. It religiously serves its neighboring industries and towns through general cargo and agricultural products.
· Port of Cernavodă
The port of Cernavodă serves as the transshipment point of cargo between river and sea vessels. It as well focuses on industrial and construction materials.
Conclusion
Appreciating the uniqueness of Romanian ports will always be a step into the great facilities and modern infrastructure these ports can offer you. So, you know these ports now? You can decide how to trade in and from Romania.
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