The Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company (BPI Co.) hosted an expert meeting of the Danube Commission in Ruse on 23 April 2026, dedicated to the development of ports and port operations.
The event brought together representatives of the European Commission, the Danube Commission, port authorities, and industry stakeholders, with discussions focusing on key sector priorities, including digitalisation, security, multimodal integration, and the transition to sustainable energy.
The meeting was opened by Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Dimitar Nedyalkov, who highlighted the importance of the Danube River as a strategic transport corridor and emphasized the need for coordinated actions to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable navigation.
During the forum, the Director General of the Danube Commission, Manfred Seitz, underlined the importance of cooperation among Danube countries and the role of ports as key nodes within the European transport network.
On behalf of the Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company (BPI Co.), Anna Mihneva-Natova, Director of the Project Management Directorate, presented the role of the company as the managing authority of Bulgarian ports for public transport and an active participant in European initiatives for the development of inland waterway transport. In her address, she welcomed the organization of the meeting hosted by Danube countries and proposed that such meetings become an established practice.
The programme included presentations of best practices and specific projects, including the development of BULRIS, participation in the COMEX2 project, and the implementation of electronic reporting systems in Bulgaria.
The hosting of the meeting in Ruse reaffirms the commitment of Bulgaria and BPI Co. to the development of the Danube region as a competitive, safe, and sustainable transport corridor.
