Abu Dhabi’s ports, logistics, and trade group AD Ports Group has signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA, the administrator of the Port of Constanța in Romania, to explore strategic investment and development opportunities in the Black Sea’s largest port.
The signed framework agreement establishes a platform for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, including greenfield and brownfield port development, deployment of advanced digital solutions, and the advancement of sustainability-driven initiatives centered on renewable energy adoption, efficient waste management and emissions reduction.
The Port of Constanța, located at the eastern edge of Europe, is a major trade gateway on the Black Sea and one of the largest ports in Europe. In 2025, it handled 88 million tonnes of liquid, dry, and general cargo, in addition to 1 million TEUs containers approximately.
Positioned at the mouth of the Danube-Black Sea Canal, the port provides a vital maritime link between the Black Sea shipping routes and inland waterways serving Eastern and Central Europe.
As a fully integrated multimodal hub, connecting sea, rail, road, and river networks, Constanța plays a pivotal role in facilitating regional and international trade flows, including significant volumes of agri-products such as grains and cereals from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
“This agreement provides a framework for dialogue and cooperation with the Port of Constanța, one of the most strategically significant maritime hubs in the Black Sea region. Guided by the vision of our wise leadership in the UAE, we look forward to exploring opportunities that further strengthen the Group’s presence along the Middle Corridor, while supporting our Romanian partners in unlocking sustainable economic growth through enhanced connectivity and trade,’’ said captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, the managing director and group chief executive officer of AD Ports Group.
