RO + Three Characters
A Romania UN/LOCODE consists of the country prefix RO plus a three-character location identifier, such as ROCTA for a Constanta entry or ROGAL for Galati.
Seaports in Romania: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Romania has 26 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, led by Constanta as a Black Sea gateway connected to the Danube and Central and Eastern European supply chains.
Use Romania port codes to identify sea, maritime Danube, inland-waterway and inland logistics gateways before requesting a shipment quote.
Romania Port Overview
Romania combines a major Black Sea seaport with a network of Danube ports and inland logistics locations. Indexed coverage and public throughput statistics are different measures: the first reflects Ecer Freight database coverage, while the latter reflects reported port activity.
26
Romania ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Oct 2026
90m+
Constanta port cargo throughput, 2024; YoY varies by cargo segment
Constanta Port Administration · 2024
834k+
Constanta container throughput, 2024; YoY reported by port operator
Constanta Port Administration · 2024
150+
Commercial berths and operating berthing positions at Constanta, 2024; YoY not separately reported
Constanta Port Administration · 2024
How many seaports does Romania have?
Romania has 26 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its October 2026 database snapshot. This indexed figure includes maritime, Danube and inland-waterway locations and is not a national legal count of every facility.
Top Ports and Cargo Gateways in Romania
The table highlights the most operationally relevant locations in the indexed sample. Romania does not have a broadly published national league table assigning comparable 2025 container TEU, world rank and year-on-year change to every listed port; a dash therefore indicates that no comparable public 2025 figure was verified.
Selected Romania cargo gateways and publicly comparable 2025 container data
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Constanta | ROCTA | — | — | Black Sea |
| — | Constanta | ROCND | — | — | Black Sea |
| — | Galatz | ROGLZ | — | — | Maritime Danube |
| — | Galati | ROGAL | — | — | Maritime Danube |
| — | Braila | ROBRA | — | — | Maritime Danube |
| — | Zimnicea | ROZIC | — | — | Lower Danube |
| — | Giurgiu | ROGRG | — | — | Lower Danube |
| — | Calarasi | ROCAS | — | — | Lower Danube |
Romania Port Regions and Cargo Roles
Romania’s port system is best understood as a connected Black Sea, maritime Danube and inland Danube network. City and province fields below follow the Ecer Freight sample; a dash means the source record does not provide that field.
Black Sea Gateway
Constanta is the principal ocean-facing gateway for containerized cargo, dry bulk, liquid bulk, project cargo and Ro-Ro flows serving Romania and the wider Danube hinterland.
Indexed Black Sea locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constanta | ROCTA | — / — | Container, bulk, Ro-Ro and general cargo gateway |
| Constanta | ROCND | Constanta / — | Port and terminal location serving maritime cargo |
| Mangalia | ROMAG | Mangalia / — | Shipyard, project and coastal cargo role |
| Mangalia | ROMAN | Mangalia / — | Port and maritime service location |
| Basarabi | ROBAB | Basarabi / — | Canal-linked and regional cargo activity |
Maritime Danube
The Galati and Braila area links river shipping with Black Sea access and supports agricultural commodities, metals, industrial products and general cargo.
Indexed maritime Danube locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatz | ROGLZ | Galatz / — | River-sea cargo, grain, metals and general cargo |
| Galati | ROGAL | Galati / — | Danube industrial and bulk cargo gateway |
| Braila | ROBRA | Braila / — | Grain, agricultural and general cargo |
| Braila | ROBLA | — / — | Regional river-port location |
| Tulcea | ROTUL | Tulcea / — | Delta-region, river and general cargo |
| Tulcea | ROTCE | Tulcea / — | Regional inland-waterway cargo |
| Sulina | ROSUL | Sulina / — | Danube Delta and maritime access role |
Lower Danube and Inland Waterways
Lower Danube ports support domestic and cross-border barge movements. Inland entries such as Bucharest, Timisoara, Arad and Craiova may function as logistics or dry-port locations rather than ocean berths.
Indexed Lower Danube and inland logistics locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimnicea | ROZIC | Zimnicea / — | Danube bulk and agricultural cargo |
| Giurgiu | ROGRG | Giurgiu / — | Danube cross-border and project cargo |
| Calarasi | ROCAS | Calarasi / — | River bulk and regional cargo |
| Cernavoda | ROCEV | Cernavoda / — | Danube–Black Sea Canal-linked cargo |
| Corabia | ROCOB | Corabia / — | Danube agricultural and general cargo |
| Oltenita | ROOLT | Oltenita / — | River cargo and regional distribution |
| Turnu Magurele | ROTUM | Turnu Magurele / — | Danube bulk and agricultural cargo |
| Ris Inland Waterways | ROXXX | Ris Inland Waterways / — | Inland-waterway network reference |
Romania Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
Romania uses the ISO country prefix RO in UN/LOCODE references. The three characters that follow identify a location, terminal, port area or other transport-related place.
City and Terminal Codes
A city-level and terminal-level record may both appear for the same commercial area. For example, Romania records can contain more than one Constanta or Braila entry, so the exact code should be matched to the booking and transport document.
How to Verify a Code
Check the current UNECE UN/LOCODE directory, compare the carrier or terminal booking instructions, and cross-check the indexed options on the Ecer Freight port directory.
Shipping from Romania: Main Trade Lanes
Romania’s ocean freight generally connects through Constanta, while the Danube and European road and rail networks extend the gateway’s hinterland. Transit times are indicative and subject to carrier schedules, transshipment, customs and seasonal conditions.
Romania–East Asia
Containerized imports from China and other East Asian origins commonly use Constanta with possible hub transshipment before inland delivery.
Romania–Mediterranean
Mediterranean services can connect Romania with Southern European, North African and Middle Eastern markets through direct or transshipment networks.
Romania–Northern Europe
Northern European hubs remain relevant for feeder, rail and road combinations serving Romanian importers and exporters.
Romania–Black Sea and Danube
Regional cargo may move between Constanta, the maritime Danube and inland river locations, with barge and multimodal arrangements selected by commodity and draft constraints.
Romania Port Data Methodology
This page separates Ecer Freight’s indexed-location count from official activity statistics. Port names and codes are based on the supplied Ecer Freight sample, while operational figures are presented only where a comparable public source can be identified.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party directory snapshot reviewed in October 2026, containing 26 Romania ports and terminals.
- Constanta Port Administration — port cargo, container and infrastructure information published by the port authority; latest comparable figures may follow the authority’s reporting calendar.
- UNECE UN/LOCODE — international location-code structure and country-prefix reference for Romania’s RO codes.
- National Institute of Statistics Romania — official national transport and freight statistics where available, including relevant annual reporting periods.
- Eurostat Transport Database — comparable European transport datasets and methodological notes for maritime and inland-waterway activity.
Romania Port FAQ
How many seaports does Romania have?
Romania has 26 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the October 2026 database snapshot. The figure includes sea, Danube and inland-waterway records and should not be read as a statutory national port count.
What is the main container port in Romania?
Constanta is Romania’s principal container and ocean cargo gateway. Relevant indexed entries include ROCTA and ROCND.
What is the UN/LOCODE prefix for Romania?
Romania uses the two-letter country prefix RO. A full location code adds three characters, for example ROCTA or ROGAL.
Which Romanian regions are important for freight?
The Black Sea gateway at Constanta, the maritime Danube around Galati and Braila, and the Lower Danube network around Giurgiu, Zimnicea and other river locations are the principal freight groupings.
Are all Romania port records ocean seaports?
No. The Ecer Freight indexed set includes maritime terminals, Danube ports, inland-waterway locations and inland logistics records such as Bucharest, Timisoara, Arad and Craiova.
How current is the Romania port data?
The indexed-location snapshot is dated October 2026. Throughput and infrastructure figures depend on the latest official release, with 2025 preferred where a comparable public figure is available; data is reviewed quarterly.
How can shippers request a Romania sea-freight quote?
Shippers can compare FCL and LCL options through the Ecer Freight quote pages. The final offer remains subject to cargo details, origin, destination, equipment, sailing schedule, customs requirements and carrier confirmation.
Editorial note: This Romania port guide combines Ecer Freight’s first-party indexed-location data with information from port authorities, official statistical institutions, UNECE and Eurostat. Indexed coverage is reviewed quarterly, while throughput, berth and trade-lane information is updated when the relevant official or carrier sources publish a new release.
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