Despite the intensification of Russian attacks on the ports of Great Odesa, container logistics, although it has encountered its own difficulties, has not stopped: Ukrainian cargo continues to be served through European hubs, land routes and dry ports.

After the intensification of Russian shelling of the port and logistics infrastructure of the Odesa region, the work of the ports of Great Odesa has virtually stopped. Some shipowners have suspended operations to Ukrainian ports, and business has once again found itself in a situation where it is necessary to assess the direct risks to vessels, crews and cargo – and quickly look for alternative solutions.

USM has prepared a detailed material on what such a suspension could mean for Ukrainian exports, the freight market, insurance brokers, farmers, port operators and shipowners. Together with business and experts, we analyze how critical the current situation is, how to adapt logistics in the coming weeks and what will happen to the sea corridor in the event of further attacks by the Russian Federation.

In early July, Greenpeace activists went to the Baltic Sea to document the “Kira K” tanker of the so-called “shadow fleet,” which is under sanctions. Soon, a Russian warship accompanying the tanker approached the activists and began to warn Greenpeace.

The campaign was attended by Natalia Gozak, the director of Greenpeace Ukraine, who documented the entire incident involving the Russian warship. USM spoke with the activist about what the “Kira K” incident shows, why the ship’s appearance near the tanker is an important signal for the countries of the Baltic region, and what environmental risks such shipments pose.

In May, Odesa once again became the center of a large-scale industry discussion: the Ukrainian Transport Forum 2026 was held here – one of the most important annual events in the transport and logistics sector of Ukraine.

or Ukraine, which remains one of the world’s largest agricultural exporters and at the same time depends on the import of part of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers, possible disruptions in the operation of the strait mean not only the risk of rising product prices, but also a potential impact on future yields and the cost of crop production.

USM continues to analyze how events in the Strait of Hormuz affect logistics and prices in Ukraine. This time — to what extent the Ukrainian market depends on supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and what consequences may arise for the agricultural sector, as well as how critical the experts see the situation.

Disruptions to Red Sea routes, unstable schedules and increased cargo control requirements are changing the perception of flexitanks in global logistics. A format that was considered primarily a cheaper alternative to tank containers a few years ago is increasingly turning into a segment with increased operational risks.