The Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, in partnership with the IFC and EBRD, presented the concession project for the ferry terminal at the Port of Chornomorsk to strategic investors, investment funds, financial institutions, lenders, and insurance companies during an investor event held in Gdańsk, Poland.

The Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine has presented a public-private partnership (PPP) concession project for the ferry terminal at the Port of Chornomorsk, aiming to attract international investors to modernize and operate one of Ukraine’s most strategically important maritime assets. The project was showcased to strategic investors, investment funds, financial institutions, lenders, and insurance companies as part of the government's broader effort to mobilize private capital for infrastructure development and post-war economic recovery. The initiative is being developed in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which are serving as advisers to the project.

The concession project involves the ferry terminal at Chornomorsk Port, a key logistics gateway on the Black Sea and a critical link between Europe and Asia. The terminal is unique because it accommodates both railway ferries and roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels and is the only railway ferry terminal in Ukraine. The facility includes three berths, extensive cargo-handling infrastructure, and significant capacity for freight vehicles, rail wagons, and automobiles. Through the concession model, the government seeks to bring in a private operator capable of enhancing operational efficiency, expanding services, and attracting investment while maintaining state ownership of the underlying infrastructure. 

During the investor presentation, officials outlined the project's key commercial parameters, the government's vision for port-sector development, and the structure of the forthcoming concession tender. The presentation forms part of Ukraine’s strategy to increase private-sector participation in infrastructure projects and strengthen the resilience of its transport and logistics network despite the challenges posed by the ongoing war. By offering transparent tender procedures and support from international financial institutions, the government aims to create an attractive investment opportunity for global port operators and infrastructure investors. 

The Chornomorsk ferry terminal concession is also expected to support Ukraine’s long-term integration with European and global trade corridors. Modernization of the facility could improve cargo-handling capacity, strengthen regional connectivity across the Black Sea, and enhance the efficiency of freight movement between Ukraine, the European Union, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. The project is therefore viewed not only as a port investment opportunity but also as a strategic component of Ukraine’s broader economic reconstruction and logistics development agenda.