A U.S. DELEGATION LED BY HARLAN CROW, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF CROW HOLDINGS, PAID AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE PORT OF ODESA
Representatives of the Odesa Regional State Administration, the City Military Administration of Odesa, and the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority” also took part in the event.
The purpose of the visit was to familiarise the delegation with the security situation in the region and the specific aspects of the Port of Odesa’s operations as part of the Ukrainian Maritime Corridor.
During the meeting, the delegation members met with the management of the Odesa Branch of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority”.
The parties discussed current security challenges and their impact on port operations, as well as measures being taken to ensure the stable functioning of port infrastructure under martial law.
— Despite the ongoing threats, the Port of Odesa continues to operate reliably around the clock. It is important for us that our international partners have the opportunity to see firsthand the situation in the region and the operation of the maritime sector under martial law, — said Dmytro Nazarenko, Head of the Odesa Branch of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority.
The visit of the U.S. delegation reaffirmed the United States’ continued support for Ukraine as a strategic partner in countering russian aggression and in promoting the stability of maritime logistics and global food security.