News / Maersk launches first deepsea container service into Ukraine since invasion

Maersk has launched the first deepsea container service in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion led to the withdrawal of box ships by the major carriers.

Part of a collaboration with Ukrainian feeder operator Iteris, the service is utilising a 1,100+ teu vessel to connect Ukraine’s deepsea port of Chornomorsk with Romania’s Constanta container terminal.

Odessa-based consultancy Informall BG’s Daniil Melnychenko told The Loadstar: “In April, Iteris and Maersk were in the process of bringing empty containers for ...