17:05 - 14.04.2025

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April 14, Fineko/abc.az. The EBRD has announced an international tender procedure to find a new investor for a key Moldovan port, the Giurgiulesti International Freeport.

"The EBRD has launched a structured mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process through an international tender procedure to identify potential strategic and financial investors who can further support the successful long-term development of this strategic asset for Moldova," ABC.AZ reports, referring to the EBRD.

The investor is being sought in full coordination with the Moldovan government, including regarding future commercial activities, as well as the legal framework for the port's operation.

The EBRD also notes that since acquiring the port in 2021, it has increased its efficiency, capacity and profitability.

Raiffeisenbank is acting as a consultant to the EBRD on the sale of the port.