Today, the Port of Bar handles over 1.5 million tons of cargo annually. For Crnogorska Plovidba, the port is not just a pier—it is a logistical hub. The company often charters its own vessels to move coal for Montenegro’s thermal power plant (Pljevlja) and imported wheat for local mills.
[Chorus] Em - B7 - C - G Oh, crnogorska plovidba, sloboda tvoja (Oh, Montenegrin sailing, your freedom) Em - B7 - C - G Zauvijek ću te pamtiti, more (I'll always remember you, sea) crnogorska plovidba
The war in Ukraine directly hurt Crnogorska Plovidba. Before 2022, the company had lucrative contracts shipping Ukrainian grain and Russian bauxite. Following sanctions, those routes closed. The company pivoted to Turkish and Romanian ports, but the transition cost millions in lost revenue. Current Port Activities Today, the Port of Bar
Corporate governance: Supervisory board + management board, following Montenegrin company law. sloboda tvoja (Oh
In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in preserving Montenegro's maritime heritage. Efforts have been made to:
To prevent this, the Montenegrin Cabinet has been forced to adopt urgent information measures to resolve the liquidity crisis and ensure the "long-term sustainability" of the maritime sector. Operational and Structural Challenges