The overall objective of the project is to increase the attractiveness and accessibility of the Tulcea Port by ensuring a navigable transport based on the principles of sustainability, innovation and security, capable of ensuring rapid and efficient links with international markets, in order to maximise the flow of goods, while ensuring a port infrastructure to European standards in line with EU practices and policies and in the context of Specific Objective (SO) 2.4. The general objective is operationalised with three specific objectives: Specific objective 1 – Increase the efficiency and safety of freight transport in Tulcea Port by rehabilitating and modernising the existing port infrastructure of Tulcea Port, which makes it possible to strengthen connections between port operators and freight carriers at national and European level. Specific objective 2 – Increase the operating capacity of Tulcea Port by extending the sea berth downstream by 100 m, next to the existing river berth in the Industrial Port, according to the current and forecast volume of demand. Specific objective 3 – Develop and modernise the utility and access infrastructure of Tulcea in order to increase and enhance the quality of services offered to port operators and carriers. The investments foreseen under this project correspond to Specific Objective 2.4 Increase the volume of goods transited through intermodal terminals and ports, part of Priority Axis 2 Developing a multimodal, quality, sustainable and efficient transport system of LIOP 2014-2020, aimed at modernising and developing port infrastructure in ports, both those located on the TEN-T network and those located on other networks, in order to provide optimal conditions for freight transport, including the purchase of port facilities and other equipment. The general objective of the project contributes to the achievement of strategic objective 2 of the Integrated Sustainable Development Strategy of the Danube Delta, namely “Developing a green, inclusive local economy, based on sustainable consumption and protection, resource efficient, capitalising on the comparative advantages of the area and benefiting from the support of improved public services”, Strategic Pillar III – Improving connectivity. The Tulcea – Stage I Port Development Project is relevant for the Danube Delta ITI Strategy, the investment in modernising and increasing the operational capacity of Tulcea port being a high priority intervention, while contributing to the economic development of the Danube Delta Region. The implementation of the proposed project will contribute to the LIOP objectives of "increasing the volume of freight transported by inland waterways by 20 % by 2023 compared to the 2013 benchmark and achieving the Axis result indicator