The potential of Constanta Port and containerized transport on the Danube between the Central European countries together with the Black Sea and Caspian Sea areas were highlighted on 12 May in Budapest, during the event “Constanta Port Day” that reached its 14th edition. The event was organized by the Port of Constanta Administration. Together with the PCA, three reference companies from the port operators – Comvex, TTS and SCS participated at the event in Budapest.

On this occasion, PCA presented to the participants in the transport industry from Hungary the opportunities offered by the Port of Constanta for the transit of cargo, as well as the advantages that makes it the most important hub for the Central and Eastern European area.

Constanta Port Day represented an excellent opportunity to present and disseminate the DIONYSUS project and its outputs and deliverables, with a specific focus on containerized transport throughout the Danube Region. Mr. Silviu Meterna, as Lead Partner on behalf of PDR, reached out to more than 100 participants presenting the main priorities and outcomes of the project that have been achieved so far but also pointed out the remaining tasks to be finalized and implemented. The Lead Partner underlined the importance of the promotion and support for such European projects that can actively contribute to the development of river transport and the related industries.

During the event, Hungarian companies interested in launching and developing new supply chains, adapted to the current situation, were identified. The new geopolitical context in the Black Sea region, which positively changes the configuration of the opportunities for the Port of Constanta, was also highlighted.

Moreover, the recently completed development projects, as well as the projects that will be developed in the next period, with the aim of improving the operating conditions in the Romanian seaports, were presented.

The Romanian ambassador to Hungary, H.E. Mr. Gabriel Sopanda, was present at the Constanta Port Day event. On 11 May, the Ambassador received the delegation of the Port of Constanta which was led by Mr. Doru Mihai, Operations Director of Constanta Port. Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation possibilities, especially in the field of river freight traffic.”