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ROSUL Sulina Port
Sulina Port is the seaport of Sulina, in the city of Sulinain Romania. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ROSUL.

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Port Code

ROSUL

Name

Sulina

Country / Region

Romania

City

Sulina

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

45.1530000

Longitude

29.6850000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Sulina Port (UN/LOCODE: ROSUL)

Sulina is a Romanian Danube–Black Sea port at the eastern end of the Danube, close to the Ukrainian border. It is the last city through which the Danube flows before reaching the Black Sea, giving the port a combined river and maritime operating profile. The port is mainly associated with the Sulina Shipyard and local general-cargo, project-cargo and service-vessel activity rather than a conventional high-frequency container gateway.

The supplied port record states a quay length of 5,940 m, berth depths of approximately 2.5–7.5 m, channel depths of 10.0–14.0 m and a maximum berthing draught of 6.8 m subject to continuing dredging and confirmation by the port authority. Seasonal ice in February and March and fog in December and January can affect navigation. Our service team treats ROSUL as a specialist, draft-sensitive gateway and confirms every vessel, cargo and onward-transport plan before booking.

UN/LOCODE	ROSUL
Country / City	Romania / Sulina
Coordinates	45.1530000 N, 29.6850000 E
Port profile	Danube estuary port with Black Sea access; shipyard-oriented maritime and river operations

Key Highlights

What Freight Teams Should Assess First

Draft sensitivity

Channel depth and berth depth are different parameters. Berthing feasibility depends on the vessel’s actual draught, dredging status, trim, tide and authority approval.

Specialist port profile

The supplied record identifies the Sulina Shipyard as the main user. Do not assume the equipment, yard density or sailing frequency of a major container port.

Weather exposure

Fog in December–January and possible ice in February–March may affect pilotage, berthing and sailing windows.

Remote final leg

Because Sulina is located at the Danube delta outlet, inland pickup, delivery, empty-equipment positioning and emergency response require advance planning.

Facilities & Services

Facility Fit for Cargo Planning

Quays and berthing: The supplied record gives an overall quay length of 5,940 m and berth depths of approximately 2.5–7.5 m. Vessel acceptance must be checked against the nominated berth, not only the channel figure.
Navigation channel: Reported channel depths are 10.0–14.0 m, while permanent dredging is stated to support vessels with a maximum draught of 6.8 m. These parameters remain subject to current notices and port confirmation.
Shipyard and marine services: The port’s stated principal use is the Sulina Shipyard. Repair, service-vessel or project movements should be coordinated directly with the relevant facility and marine agent.
General cargo handling: Breakbulk, machinery, shipyard inputs and other non-containerized cargo may be operationally more suitable than standard FCL flows. Crane type, lifting capacity, covered storage and cargo protection must be confirmed case by case.
Container, depot and inland facilities: The supplied record does not establish a regular container terminal, empty depot, rail connection or fixed warehouse service at ROSUL. Our team therefore validates each handling and onward-transport leg before issuing a quotation.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic and Schedule Variables

Maritime connection: Cargo may require coordination between the Black Sea approach and the Danube delta channel. Actual vessel availability, loading port, draft restrictions and carrier acceptance determine the usable routing.
River connection: River-sea or inland-waterway solutions may be considered for suitable cargo, subject to vessel type, navigation conditions, cargo dimensions and the receiving facility’s handling capability.
Feeder or transshipment planning: Where no suitable direct service is available, our team evaluates transshipment through an appropriate Romanian or Black Sea gateway. This is a planning option, not a guaranteed service pattern.
Transit-time controls: Pilotage, dredging notices, weather, fog, seasonal ice, berth congestion, cargo inspection and inland equipment positioning can materially change the schedule. We provide a working estimate only after receiving cargo and vessel details.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Commercial Catchment and Cargo Suitability

Sulina is a delta-location gateway rather than a conventional inland distribution hub. Its practical hinterland is shaped by the Danube waterway, local maritime activity and connections arranged through larger regional logistics centers. Road delivery into or out of the delta may require special planning and should not be treated as a standard urban drayage move.

Likely cargo profiles

Shipyard materials, marine spares, machinery, project pieces, general breakbulk, maintenance supplies and selected bulk or non-containerized cargo.

Regional links

Danube-connected cargo flows and Black Sea-facing movements are the principal strategic possibilities; the exact route depends on the cargo’s dimensions and final destination.

Containerized cargo

FCL or LCL cargo should be screened carefully because the supplied record does not confirm regular local container-terminal or depot operations.

Out-of-gauge cargo

Heavy-lift and OOG movements require a route survey, berth review, lifting-plan approval and confirmation of road or waterway constraints before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Control Points

Cut-offs and acceptance: ROSUL-specific cargo cut-off, document cut-off, berth window and receiving arrangements must be obtained from the appointed agent or facility. Do not apply a major container terminal’s standard cut-off assumptions.
Vessel and draught approval: Submit vessel particulars, cargo plan, maximum draught, air draft and dimensions early. Berthing approval may depend on current dredging information, navigation restrictions and pilotage requirements.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and multimodal dangerous-goods declaration. Acceptance, segregation and local notification must be confirmed before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, customs data and any licenses must be consistent. Customs examination or port inspection can extend the dwell period, particularly for machinery, shipyard supplies and controlled goods.
Inland delivery: Confirm vehicle access, road restrictions, ferry or waterway interfaces, loading equipment, escort needs and empty-equipment return arrangements before quoting door service.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Strategy

Send our service team the cargo description, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, center of gravity, dangerous-goods status, preferred shipment date and final delivery point before requesting a firm routing.
For heavy or oversized cargo, prepare lifting points, securing instructions, transport drawings and photos. Ask for a berth and handling feasibility review before production or dispatch.
Build schedule margin around winter fog and possible late-winter ice conditions. Keep a flexible alternative involving another regional gateway where the cargo and final delivery network permit.
Use seaworthy export packing with corrosion protection for marine and shipyard cargo. Mark gross weight, lifting points, center of gravity and handling orientation clearly on each package.
Have the local agent reconfirm berth, draught, equipment, storage, customs status and inland pickup arrangements shortly before cargo arrival.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can ROSUL be used for ordinary FCL container shipments?

It may be possible for a specific movement, but the supplied port record does not confirm regular container-terminal, depot or scheduled liner operations. Our team first checks whether the cargo should move via a regional container gateway or by a specialist breakbulk solution.

What draught can a vessel safely berth at Sulina?

The supplied record states that permanent dredging allows vessels with a maximum draught of 6.8 m to berth. This is not a blanket guarantee: the nominated berth, current channel condition, tide, trim, vessel particulars and authority approval must be confirmed.

Are there direct liner services or guaranteed transit times?

No direct service, sailing frequency or transit time should be assumed from the port code alone. Our service team checks current carrier, agent and vessel availability and issues a schedule subject to operational confirmation.

Which cargo is most suitable for this port?

Shipyard supplies, marine spares, machinery, project cargo and selected general or bulk cargo may fit the port’s stated profile. Cargo requiring standardized container handling needs a separate terminal and inland-routing assessment.

What are the main seasonal risks?

Fog may occur in December and January, while ice may form in February and March. The record states that icebreakers keep the port open, but navigation and berthing conditions can still affect the working schedule.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Hard identifiers, coordinates, port description, quay length, reported depth ranges, draught reference, seasonal navigation notes and annual cargo figure in this module are taken from the supplied ROSUL port record. They should be reconfirmed with the appointed local agent and competent authorities before a vessel or cargo is committed.

For operational and regulatory cross-checking, our service team uses the relevant Romanian river, port, navigation and customs authorities. The following domains are provided as official verification starting points; they are not presented as proof of any specific berth, sailing, tariff, equipment capability or current operating condition:

afdj.ro customs.ro ec.europa.eu

Current berth allocation, navigation notices, dredging status, dangerous-goods acceptance, customs procedures, storage availability, inland access and charges remain subject to written confirmation for the individual shipment.