Ukrferry Shipping company

Ukrferry Shipping Company is a national carrier based in Odessa, Ukraine, focused on expanding container shipping services in the Black Sea region. The company announced the launch of a regular container service on the Ilyichevsk (Ukraine) to Poti (Georgia) route starting from mid-November 2007. This service is planned to run on a weekly schedule and is served by the container vessel Libra, which has a nominal capacity of 303 TEUs. The vessel’s technical characteristics, including two 36 MT cargo cranes, enable the carrier to offer a high-quality, non-stop service to customers.

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The Ilyichevsk–Poti line is designed to support direct sea shipping between Europe/Ukraine and Georgia/Transcaucasia, as well as functioning as a feeder for transporting containers for other container line operators. Ukrferry also provides the delivery of feeder containers from other line operators to consignees in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan upon request.

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A notable asset of Ukrferry is its own container park in the direction of this route, which allows it to meet shipper demand promptly and to release consignees from the need to return empty containers. This infrastructure supports faster turnaround times and improved container availability, reinforcing Ukrferry’s capacity to handle regional trade flows efficiently.

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The company’s strategy in this period emphasizes developing reliable ocean connections within the Black Sea region and facilitating feeder services that complement broader international shipping networks. By combining a direct service with feeder capabilities and an owned container park, Ukrferry aims to provide customers with flexible, dependable logistics solutions for containerized cargo across Europe, Ukraine, and Transcaucasia.

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Notes on the scope of operations indicate Ukrferry’s intent to serve as both a direct liner and a feeder partner, leveraging its assets to optimize container movement in the Black Sea corridor and adjacent markets.

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Establishing a consistent weekly schedule for the Ilyichevsk–Poti route reflects the company’s commitment to predictable transit times and improved service quality for shippers seeking reliable regional connectivity.

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