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Ukrainian farmers have begun to be provided with sleeves for storing grain
The distribution of sleeves has begun for nine front-line regions. The assistance is needed because limited sea exports increase the load on existing grain storage facilities.
Ukraine will be able to export up to 30 million tons of grain per year without the ports of the Odesa region
The total throughput capacity of alternative routes is 2–2.5 million tons per month or 24–30 million tons of grain per year.
Navigation on the Danube has become difficult due to low water levels
Navigation on three branches of the Danube remains difficult due to low water levels, with the biggest problems recorded on the Ciliu branch and certain sections of the Sulina.
Ukrzaliznytsia has limited grain transportation to Hungary and Poland
The restrictions are in effect from October 26 until canceled and apply to four foreign carriers.
Kernel almost halved oil exports due to port logistics problems
The company reported a decrease in vegetable oil sales for July-September 2026, as well as a reduction in grain exports from Ukraine.
Insurance risk for shipping has expanded to the entire Black Sea area
The risks for Ukrainian agricultural exports are no longer limited to individual ports of Great Odesa – the entire Black Sea route is under threat.
Priority is already being applied to vessels carrying vegetable oil in Sulina
Sulina has already begun to give priority to vessels carrying vegetable oil.
A corvette with stealth technology was launched in the Russian Far East
The pace of Russian shipbuilding is lagging behind plans. The corvette was laid down in August 2021, and it should enter service within the next few years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
