RO Prefix and Three-Letter Location Code
Romanian UN/LOCODEs begin with the ISO 3166-1 country prefix RO, followed by a three-character location identifier. Examples in the Ecer Freight sample include ROCTA for Constanta and 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 with the Danube and wider Central and Eastern European markets.
Explore Romanian sea, river and inland logistics locations by UN/LOCODE, cargo role and regional relevance.
Romania Port Overview
Romania combines a Black Sea deep-water gateway with a large Danube port network. Constanta is the principal maritime gateway, while Galati, Braila, Tulcea and other Danube locations support bulk, project, agricultural and regional cargo flows. The indexed-port count below is an Ecer Freight database coverage measure, not a national legal count of every landing place or berth.
26
Romania ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
92.7m
Port cargo handled, 2023; YoY approximately +3%
Constanta Port Authority · 2023
1.0m
Container throughput, 2024; YoY increase reported
Constanta Port Authority · 2024
156
Commercial berths and port facilities, 2024; YoY not separately reported
Constanta Port Authority · 2024
How many seaports does Romania have?
Romania has 26 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Nov 2026 database snapshot. This indexed coverage includes maritime, Danube and inland logistics locations and should not be confused with a statutory national port register.
What is Romania's largest and busiest seaport?
Constanta is Romania's principal and busiest maritime gateway. It is represented in the database by the port-level code ROCTA and the city-level entry ROCND, and handles the country's largest concentration of container, dry-bulk, liquid-bulk and project cargo activity.
Which areas handle the main freight flows in Romania?
The main freight areas are the Black Sea and Constanta gateway, the Lower Danube around Galatz and Braila, and the inland Danube corridor linking locations such as Zimnicea, Giurgiu and Calarasi with Central and Eastern European supply chains.
Top Ports in Romania by Freight Relevance
The following table highlights the leading Romanian entries in the Ecer Freight sample. A comparable 2025 container league-table figure is not consistently published for every Romanian maritime and river location, so unverified rankings are not inferred from port activity or cargo reputation.
Romania port activity reference table · 2025 comparison year
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Constanta | ROCND | — | — | Black Sea |
| — | Constanta | ROCTA | — | — | Black Sea |
| — | Galatz | ROGLZ | — | — | Lower Danube |
| — | Braila | ROBRA | — | — | Lower Danube |
| — | Zimnicea | ROZIC | — | — | Central Danube |
| — | Arad | ROARW | — | — | Western inland logistics |
| — | Craiova | ROCRA | — | — | Southern inland logistics |
| — | Timisoara | ROTSR | — | — | Western inland logistics |
Romania Port Regions and Cargo Roles
Black Sea Gateway
Constanta and nearby coastal locations form Romania's principal maritime interface with the Black Sea, Mediterranean services and inland European distribution networks.
Coastal ports and terminals
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constanta | ROCND | Constanta / — | Maritime gateway, containers, dry bulk and project cargo |
| Constanta | ROCTA | — / — | Port-level maritime and intermodal operations |
| Mangalia | ROMAG | Mangalia / — | Ship repair, project cargo and coastal activity |
| Basarabi | ROBAB | Basarabi / — | Regional industrial and inland-connected cargo |
Lower Danube and Delta
The Lower Danube supports bulk, agricultural, industrial and barge traffic, with connections toward the Danube Delta and the Black Sea.
Danube and delta locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatz | ROGLZ | Galatz / — | Steel, grain, general cargo and river-sea logistics |
| Galati | ROGAL | Galati / — | Industrial, bulk and Danube cargo |
| Braila | ROBRA | Braila / — | Grain, bulk commodities and general cargo |
| Tulcea | ROTUL | Tulcea / — | Delta access, general cargo and regional supply |
| Sulina | ROSUL | Sulina / — | Danube Delta and maritime approach activity |
| Tulcea | ROTCE | Tulcea / — | River port and regional cargo operations |
Central and Southern Danube
Ports along the central and southern Danube provide barge access for bulk and project cargo and can support multimodal routing to Romania's inland industrial markets.
Central and southern Danube locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimnicea | ROZIC | Zimnicea / — | Danube bulk and agricultural cargo |
| Giurgiu | ROGRG | Giurgiu / — | River cargo, vehicles and regional intermodal flows |
| Calarasi | ROCAS | Calarasi / — | Bulk, agricultural and industrial cargo |
| Cernavoda | ROCEV | Cernavoda / — | Danube-Black Sea Canal and inland transfer cargo |
| Corabia | ROCOB | Corabia / — | River bulk and agricultural cargo |
| Oltenita | ROOLT | Oltenita / — | Danube bulk and regional distribution |
| Turnu Magurele | ROTUM | Turnu Magurele / — | River bulk and agricultural supply chains |
Inland and Industrial Logistics
Inland entries extend the port-code coverage beyond the maritime coast and reflect industrial, rail, road and regional distribution points used in multimodal planning.
Inland logistics locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | ROBUC | Bucharest / — | National distribution and inland freight planning |
| Timisoara | ROTSR | Timisoara / — | Western industrial and multimodal cargo |
| Timisoara | ROTIM | — / — | Inland industrial and distribution activity |
| Arad | ROARW | Arad / — | Western border-region logistics and manufacturing |
| Craiova | ROCRA | Craiova / — | Southern industrial and inland freight |
| Ris Inland Waterways | ROXXX | Ris Inland Waterways / — | Inland waterway reference location |
Romania UN/LOCODE and Port Code Guide
City-Level and Terminal-Level Entries
A city-level or location-level code can coexist with a port or terminal entry for the same commercial area. For example, Constanta appears as ROCND and ROCTA in the indexed sample. The correct code depends on the bill of lading, booking instruction and carrier system.
How to Verify a Romanian Port Code
Check the location name, operating function and current carrier acceptance against the UNECE reference framework and the Ecer Freight Port Codes directory before submitting shipping documents or requesting a quote.
Shipping from Romania: Main Trade Lanes
Romania's international sea freight is concentrated around Constanta, with feeder, short-sea, rail, road and Danube connections shaping the final routing. Transit times are indicative and depend on sailing schedules, transshipment, customs and inland delivery.
Romania to East Asia
Container services generally use Constanta as the Romanian gateway, with transshipment or direct network options determined by the carrier and sailing season.
Romania to the Mediterranean
Short-sea and feeder connections link the Black Sea gateway with Mediterranean hubs and onward global services.
Romania to Northern Europe
Cargo can move through Black Sea and Mediterranean feeder networks before connecting with Northern European mainline services.
Danube and Central European Cargo
River and multimodal services can connect Danube locations with Constanta, subject to water levels, barge availability, cargo dimensions and local terminal capability.
Romania Port Data Methodology
The page separates Ecer Freight's indexed coverage from national cargo statistics and international container league tables. Figures are shown only where a public source and comparable period are available; schedules, rankings and throughput can change after publication.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — Ecer Freight port directory; first-party snapshot of 26 Romania ports and terminals indexed in Nov 2026.
- United Nations Economic Commission for Europe — UNECE; UN/LOCODE structure and location-code reference framework.
- National Administration Maritime Ports — Constanta Port Authority; port activity, facilities and cargo information for the principal Romanian maritime gateway.
- Romanian Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure — Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure; national transport policy and infrastructure context.
- National Institute of Statistics — National Institute of Statistics; official Romanian transport and trade statistics where available.
Romania Port FAQ
How many seaports does Romania have?
Romania has 26 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot. The indexed set includes sea, Danube and inland logistics locations.
What is the main port in Romania?
Constanta is Romania's main maritime port and international container gateway. Ecer Freight lists Constanta under ROCTA and ROCND in the supplied port sample.
What is the UN/LOCODE prefix for Romania?
The UN/LOCODE country prefix for Romania is RO. Romanian examples in the database include ROCTA, ROCND, ROGAL and ROBRA.
Which Romanian ports are on the Danube?
Important Danube and connected inland entries include Galatz, Galati, Braila, Zimnicea, Giurgiu, Calarasi, Cernavoda, Corabia, Oltenita and Turnu Magurele. Cargo suitability depends on draft, water levels, berth equipment and barge schedules.
Are Romania port statistics the same as Ecer Freight's indexed port count?
No. The figure of 26 is Ecer Freight's indexed coverage count. Port throughput, TEU and berth statistics are separate official or industry measures and may cover different facilities, periods and reporting definitions.
How current is the Romania port data?
This page uses a Nov 2026 database snapshot and the most recent complete statistical year available for each cited measure, generally 2025 where a comparable official figure is published. Carrier schedules and operational conditions remain subject to confirmation.
How can shippers request a Romania sea freight quote?
Shippers can compare FCL or LCL options through the relevant Ecer Freight quote pages. The final quotation depends on origin, destination, cargo details, equipment, sailing schedule, customs requirements and inland delivery.
Editorial note: Romania port codes and indexed locations are maintained from the Ecer Freight database and reviewed against public port, transport and statistical sources. Port coverage is updated with database revisions, while throughput, schedules and operational details are reviewed as new official or carrier information becomes available.
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