PRESS RELEASE
Constanța, 30th of January 2025
UMEX GATEWAY PROJECT 2.0
As part of the “Transport Program 2021-2027 – State Aid Scheme for Investments in Port Infrastructure for Loading/Unloading and Storing Goods to Reduce the Blockade in Romanian Ports Due to the Blocking of Maritime Routes in Ukraine,” Umex SA signed a non-reimbursable financing contract with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, amounting to 21,464,305 lei (50% from the Cohesion Fund and 50% from the State Budget). The total investment value is 39,314,040 lei.
The “Umex Gateway 2.0” project, which is the subject of the non-reimbursable financing contract, involves the acquisition of port equipment for loading, unloading, and handling goods, which will increase the handling capacity for cereals and oilseeds. The project will be implemented by December 31, 2025, and will help streamline the flow of goods (mainly cereals and oilseeds) through the Port of Constanța.
UMEX is a private joint-stock company, established in 1978 as a key export point on the Black Sea for Romanian exports, particularly industrial equipment and oversized project exports.
Over time, the range of services and operations has diversified, and bulk product handling (cereals and fertilizers) has become predominant, positioning Umex SA among the leading operators in this segment.
The UMEX terminal is located in the Port of Constanța, utilizing operational berths No. 38, 39, 40, and 44, as well as berth RORO 3. The terminal’s structure ensures a high degree of operational flexibility, allowing for the application of various technological processes for handling a comprehensive range of goods.
The equipment and machinery acquired through the program will increase the terminal’s handling and storage capacities for cereals, with cereals representing the largest segment of UMEX’s activity, both in terms of volume and turnover.
