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Rail grain shipments to ports fell by half in October

During October, 9.8 thousand tons were delivered to the ports of Great Odesa by rail, compared to 20.8 thousand tons a month earlier.

26.10.2026 – 10:12
The Black Sea has become the most dangerous region for civilian shipping

At least 40 crew members have died in attacks in the Black Sea since the beginning of 2026, exceeding the corresponding figure in the Persian Gulf.

26.10.2026 – 09:36
Search for three sailors from sunken Khoryv suspended in Black Sea

Romanian rescuers have suspended the search for three sailors who went missing after the “Khoryv” sank in the Black Sea near Constanta.

25.10.2026 – 12:29
Ukraine and Romania will strengthen cooperation to protect shipping in the Black Sea

Ukraine and Romania have agreed to strengthen cooperation to protect civil shipping and counter growing threats in the Black Sea.

24.10.2026 – 12:57
Deeper processing of agricultural products can reduce export dependence on ports — opinion

The development of domestic processing of agricultural products will allow Ukraine to increase export revenue without a proportional increase in the volume of cargo that needs to be exported through ports and land borders.

23.10.2026 – 17:25
Russian ships turn off AIS immediately after passing through the Bosphorus

The Russians also use electronic warfare, which shifts the GPS coordinates of ships and poses a danger to shipping in the region.

23.10.2026 – 15:47
Maersk will change tariffs for container transportation between Ukraine and the ports of Gdansk and Constanta

Maersk is introducing new rates for the transportation of standard dry cargo by block trains between Ukrainian terminals and ports of Gdansk and Constanta from November 1, 2026.

23.10.2026 – 15:11
The first tanker with Russian diesel left for the US after the agreement between Putin and Trump

A tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel fuel has set off for New York after an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

23.10.2026 – 14:26
Freight on the Danube may increase after the government’s decision to prioritize oil exports

After the government’s decision on priority for oil exports, freight rates on the Danube may increase.

23.10.2026 – 13:34
Another ship attacked in the Black Sea: search continues for missing sailors, including Ukrainians

On the morning of October 23, near Constanta, the Khoryv (IMO:8138712) sent a distress signal, reporting a drone attack and a fire on board.

23.10.2026 – 12:45
Ukraine wants to move customs control of trucks deeper into the EU due to drone attacks

Ukraine is in talks with Poland and Slovakia to move customs controls on grain trucks from border checkpoints deep into the territory of these countries.

23.10.2026 – 12:02
Ukraine, Britain and Latvia to launch joint verification of grain origin

The countries signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding, which should help identify agricultural products illegally exported from the temporarily occupied territories.

23.10.2026 – 11:24
Ukraine agrees with Hungary on transit of agricultural products

Budapest previously agreed to let the cargo pass on the condition that it does not enter the Hungarian market.

23.10.2026 – 10:40
Romania steps up countermeasures against mines and drones off its coas

The National Security Council called the attacks on ships a direct consequence of Russian aggression outside Ukraine.

23.10.2026 – 10:06
Ukraine joined the regional seminar on maritime security in Varna

Topics include protection of underwater infrastructure, countering the “shadow fleet” and oil spill preparedness.

23.10.2026 – 09:35
Wheat freight from Danube ports to Egypt is $105–110 per ton

The high cost of logistics across the Danube continues to hinder the competitiveness of Ukrainian wheat: about 30% of the cost of grain during deliveries to Egypt is accounted for by transportation.

22.10.2026 – 16:00
The European Parliament called on the EU to strengthen the protection of merchant shipping in the Black Sea

The European Parliament has called on the EU to consider deploying a naval operation in the Black Sea following recent attacks on civilian vessels off Romania and Bulgaria.

22.10.2026 – 14:20
Ports of Odesa and Rotterdam to deepen cooperation amid increasing Russian attacks

Ukraine also offered the Netherlands to join the Ukraine Transport Support Fund.

22.10.2026 – 13:48