On February 12, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it would soon close a deal to sell Danube Logistics (operator of the Giurgiulesti International Free Port in Moldova) to the Romanian port of Constanta. The deal was approved by both the Moldovan government and the shareholders of the port of Constanta, with the support of the Romanian government.
The state owned company Constanța Port Authority (Compania Națională Administrația Porturilor Maritime Constanța) acquired 100% of Danube Logistics shares from the EBRD. The parties signed the share purchase agreement on December 31, 2025.
Last year, the EBRD announced an international tender to find a strategic investor who would ensure the long-term development of the port and Moldova’s integration into regional and global logistics networks.
Port Constanta is committed to investing in the modernization of the Moldovan port’s infrastructure, expanding its capacity, and developing new berths in the Black Sea region and the Danube basin.
Mathias von Tucher, general director of ICS Danube Logistics SRL, noted:
“This agreement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the port’s development. As the operator of Moldova’s main sea-river port, Danube Logistics has worked hard to position the International Free Port of Giurgiulești as a vital gateway for trade, investment, and economic growth — not only for Moldova, but for the entire region. We are deeply grateful to the EBRD for its support during these transformational years. Under the new management of the Port of Constanta, we look forward to further expanding the port’s capacity and capabilities, ensuring smooth operations, and building strong synergies within the wider regional transport network.”
The international port of Giurgiulești, located at the mouth of the Danube, near the borders with Romania and Ukraine, can handle river and sea fleets. It has several terminals (oil, two grain, and others) as well as a business park.
Since 2021, Danube Logistics has been owned by the EBRD. During this period, the port has increased its transshipment volumes and improved its financial performance, which has attracted a strategic investor for further development of the asset.