The role of Giurgiulesti International Free Port in the development of economy of Moldova

Abstract

Moldova is one of the youngest maritime states in the world thanks to the 430 meters access to the Danube via Giurgiulesti International Free Port, commissioned in 2006. The port activity, lately, has fared ascending becoming a competitor to the ports states in the region, and on the other hand, the Republic of Moldova reached shortly, with a large number of ships registered under the national flag, which bring some income even if the state budget and bring great harm to legal, social, image etc. These and other issues are examined in this article.