ZAPORIZHIA

• UAZPR
• Latitude: 47.83
• Longitude: 35.1113
• Inland, Europe
• Port in Ukraine

Location: Zaporizhzhia Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia, located in southeastern Ukraine, is primarily an industrial city known for its significant contributions to the energy and metallurgy sectors. While it doesn’t have a marine port in the traditional sense, given that it is not situated directly on the coast but rather on the Dnieper River, it plays a key role in Ukraine's inland waterways system.

Port Specifications and Description

1. Location:

   • Geographic Coordinates: Approximately 47.8388° N latitude and 35.1396° E longitude.
   • Waterway: Dnieper River (Dnipro River), which connects to the Black Sea through a series of locks and channels.

2. Port Infrastructure:

   • Terminals and Facilities:
     • General cargo and industrial goods.
     • Bulk handling terminals.
     • Facilities for loading and unloading of river vessels.
   • Storage:
     • Open and covered storage areas.
     • Storage facilities for industrial materials, particularly metals and coal.

3. Connectivity:

   • Riverine Transport: Connected to the Black Sea via the Dnieper River, which allows for cargo movement to and from larger sea ports.
   • Rail and Road: Significant railway and road links to major industrial centers in Ukraine, facilitating intermodal transport.

4. Draft:

   • The port can accommodate river vessels with a relatively shallow draft, suitable for the Dnieper River's variable depths.

5. Economic Role:

   • Zaporizhzhia serves as a hub for the export of industrial goods produced in the area, particularly metals from the city's extensive metallurgical plants.
   • It also plays a role in the import of raw materials needed for local industries.

6. Cargo Types:

   • Predominantly bulk cargo such as coal, iron ore, and other industrial materials.
   • General cargo including machinery, equipment, and manufactured goods.

7. Key Industries:

   • Home to some of Ukraine's largest manufacturers, including metal production plants (Zaporizhstal, Dniprospecstal), and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
   • The city's heavy industrial base greatly influences the types of cargo handled at the port.

8. Regulation and Management:

   • Port operations are overseen by regional and national port authorities, ensuring compliance with Ukrainian and international maritime regulations.

Overview

While Zaporizhzhia is not a marine port in the conventional sense due to its inland location, it serves as an important logistics hub on the Dnieper River. Its strategic industrial capabilities and connectivity to other parts of Ukraine and the Black Sea make it a vital component of the country’s logistics and transportation network. The port supports the thriving industrial activities in the region by enabling efficient material flow, thus bolstering both local and national economies.