AD Ports explores Constanța investment, strengthens middle corridor for grain trade
The agreement aligns with AD Ports Group’s broader strategy to expand its footprint along the Middle Corridor, a trade route linking China and Europe via Central Asia.
ROMANIA – AD Ports Group has signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA to explore investment and development opportunities at the Port of Constanța.
This partnership targets one of Europe’s key gateways for agricultural commodities, such as grains and cereals, while strengthening the Middle Corridor trade route linking China to Europe via Central Asia.
Port of Constanța: A Strategic Black Sea Gateway
Located on the Black Sea, the Port of Constanța is one of Europe’s largest ports and a key gateway for regional and international trade.
In 2025, the port handled approximately 88 million tonnes of cargo, including liquid, dry and general cargo, and about one million TEUs of container traffic.
Direct Statement from Leadership
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and CEO of AD Ports Group, said the partnership highlights the strategic importance of the Black Sea port.
“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,” he said. “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.”
Middle Corridor Expansion and Agricultural Impact
The agreement aligns with AD Ports Group’s broader strategy to expand its footprint along the Middle Corridor, a trade route linking China and Europe via Central Asia.
Over the past four years, the company has made a series of investments across the region, including launching the Gulf Link joint venture with KTZ Express, establishing an intermodal logistics hub in Tbilisi, and developing a grain terminal at Kuryk Port in Kazakhstan.
For food investors, improved efficiency at Constanța translates into more reliable grain shipments to global markets. The agreement examines greenfield and brownfield port development, digital solutions, and sustainability initiatives, including the adoption of renewable energy, efficient waste management, and emissions reduction.
Outlook for Regional Trade
The Constanța agreement is expected to support further integration of maritime and inland transport networks, thereby enhancing trade connectivity between Asia and Europe.
As UAE-based investment reshapes international logistics, the agricultural sector stands to benefit from reduced transit times and greater supply chain predictability for bulk commodities.
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