The aim of the Association is to consolidate interests and efforts of its members – enterprises of all kinds of ownership, – to organize constructive interaction with state authorities in elaboration and implementation of measures for creation and development ofhighlyprofessional and effective market of port services in Ukraine as well as for development of state-private partnership in sphere of port activities in Ukraine.

Key objective of the Association is to secure implementation of decisions and initiatives taken by Association members in collaboration with State authorities regarding improving of working conditions in Ukrainian ports in line with National and International standards and legislation.