Ukraine presented a project for a ferry terminal at the Port of Chornomorsk to investors
In Gdańsk, Poland, during the International Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine (URC 2026), a new strategic public-private partnership project was presented: a concession for the ferry terminal at the Chornomorsk Sea Trade Port.
The project was presented by the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine to the international and Ukrainian business communities.
This is already the second large-scale concession project in the port sector that the government is launching to attract private investment amid a full-scale war.
According to the presented concept, the project provides for:
- a 35-year concession for the ferry terminal;
- investments totaling at least $40 million over the term of the agreement;
- maintaining a throughput capacity of approximately 2 million metric tons of cargo annually, with the prospect of further increases;
- annual concession payments to the state budget;
- the preservation of existing jobs and the creation of new ones.
The ministry emphasizes that the project is being developed with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
The participation of international financial institutions is intended to ensure the transparency of the competitive bidding process, clear terms for investors, and the project’s alignment with global best practices.
The ministry stresses that the concession does not involve the privatization of state property. It involves transferring management of the terminal to a private partner on a competitive basis while retaining state ownership of strategic assets.
At the same time, the state will monitor the investor’s fulfillment of all commitments regarding infrastructure development and investments.
As a reminder, in September 2025, the first public-private partnership project during the full-scale war was launched at the Port of Chornomorsk. To implement the initiative, a special competitive commission was established to identify investors for the modernization of the port’s infrastructure.
In addition, on May 13, the concession procedure for the port’s first and container terminals officially moved to the competitive dialogue stage.
The seaport of Chornomorsk is one of Ukraine’s largest ports and a key logistics hub for the country. It is located in the Odesa region and handles a wide range of cargo thanks to its well-developed berthing infrastructure, significant storage capacity, and rail connections.
Thanks to its ability to handle various types of roll-on/roll-off cargo, the port plays a vital role in facilitating Ukraine’s foreign trade and transport links with many countries around the world.
This was reported by the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine.
Earlier, during a visit to Washington, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Makhtar Diop, during which she presented Ukraine’s investment “wish list” for priority sectors.
