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Due to port blockade, grain stocks in Ukraine will increase to a record 36 million tons, — USDA
At the same time, corn exports this season will decrease by 54% compared to the previous one.
IMO Council supports extension of Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez’s term until 2031
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has supported the extension of the mandate of Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for another four years. The final decision will be made by the IMO Assembly in 2027.
Euronext plans to launch wheat and corn futures with delivery in Constanta in June 2027
The European stock exchange Euronext plans to launch new futures contracts for Black Sea wheat and corn with physical delivery to the Romanian port of Constanta in June 2027.
Ukraine will lose $6.6 billion in foreign trade due to port blockade and Russian attacks — NBU
Intensification of Russian attacks on enterprises and infrastructure, together with the blockade of ports, will lead to a deterioration of Ukraine’s foreign trade balance by $6.6 billion in 2026.
In October, Ukrzaliznytsia transported almost 1.6 million tons of grain
During October, 1 million 595 thousand tons of grain cargo were transported by rail. Of these, 36 thousand tons were transported to the ports of Great Odesa.
France to extend patrol plane mission in Black Sea due to attacks on vessels
The French maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2 will remain in Romania for several more weeks to strengthen the security of merchant shipping in the Black Sea.
European Commission President to visit Bulgaria and Romania amid increase in attacks in the Black Sea
Ursula von der Leyen’s visit comes amid a series of drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea that have heightened security tensions along NATO’s eastern flank.
The port of Chornomorsk approved a program to support employees
The Odesa Regional Employment Center has agreed to grant state support to the State Enterprise “MTP “Chornomorsk” “Tochka Opory”.
The first container with Ukrainian powdered milk arrived at the port of Algeria
The first container of Ukrainian-made powdered milk arrived at the port of the Algerian capital.
Storms are still raising oil from the bottom that settled after the Chornomorsk strike
The substance polymerized on the bottom, and each storm carries it back to the sand.
Ukraine tops the ranking of barley suppliers to the EU for the first time
The increase in the share was a result of the reorientation of flows from sea routes to land.
The European Commission recommends that Ukraine restore product safety controls
The section on food safety received a “moderate level of preparation” rating.
Egypt and Algeria provided almost half of Ukrainian wheat exports in October
Egypt and Algeria became the largest buyers of Ukrainian wheat in October 2026. Together, these countries accounted for 48.6% of export shipments.
Sanctioned vessels are increasingly flying the Russian flag
Among the vessels subject to EU sanctions, vessels sailing under the Russian flag predominate.
IMO Council supports document initiated by Ukraine on shipping protection
The document, initiated by Ukraine, was supported during the 138th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
In October, Ukraine exported 3.05 million tons of agricultural products
The largest share of October exports was formed by grain crops – 1.32 million tons, which is 10.9% less than a month earlier. The main volume fell on wheat – 990.4 thousand tons, the export of which decreased by 9.5%, reports the Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business (UCAB). Corn supplies decreased by 8% – to…
Russian attacks and blockade of Black Sea ports affected Zaporizhstal’s losses
For 9 months of 2026, Zaporizhstal received 2.3 billion UAH of net loss, while last year for the same period the company received 1.89 billion UAH of profit.
Feed wheat prices in Danube ports fell to $130 per ton
Farmers are holding back sales, hoping for the Black Sea to be unblocked following the results of trilateral negotiations.
