The ferry has additionally been operating as a cargo terminal since the end of 2022.
Bulk carriers and general cargo ships accounted for the biggest reduction in the number of ships that passed through the strait.
The board chairman of Ukrzaliznytsia explained that the company made this decision because "foreign carriers are not motivated to carry more."
In total, 87 personnel and 18 pieces of equipment were sent to Turkey.
However, the company believes that the initial decision that such a ban is necessary is right.