In December 2025, only one vessel left the commercial port of Mariupol, which is under the control of the occupying authorities. It was loaded with stolen coal and metal.
This is reported by Finway
Port Operations Blocked Due to Icy Conditions
Currently, shipping in the port is completely halted due to the formation of ice. This was reported by the Mariupol City Council, citing the Center for the Study of Occupation.
Now transportation has ceased due to ice, reports the Mariupol City Council, referencing the Center for the Study of Occupation.
Occupiers’ Plans for Future Navigation
According to the Center, the occupying administration is preparing to resume transport operations in the port in the spring. Coal is already being delivered by rail to ensure sufficient stockpiles for further transshipment and shipping by sea before the navigation season begins.
This year, there are plans to integrate the Mariupol port into the logistics system of Rostov. In this way, the occupying authorities aim to bring all strategically important facilities under the control of the Russian Federation. Local personnel will only retain technical functions, while financial management and technical decision-making will be handled by the Russian side.