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Russian drones attacked a German vessel near Odesa
The ship lost the ability to maneuver, a fire broke out on board, and the crew was evacuated.
Retraction
On June 23, 2026, at 17:07, we published an article titled “Stolen Ukrainian barley went to Iran as payment for Shahed drones, the SBU says” on the website “Ukrainian Shipping Magazine” at: https://usm.media/kradenyj-ukrajinsjkyj-jaczminj-iszow-do-iranu-jak-rozraxunok-za-drony-shahed-sbu/ (hereinafter — “the Article”). We hereby retract, in full, the information set out in the Article. The relevant statements regarding TOI Commodities…
Resumption of maritime exports of agricultural products requires international support, — Ministry of Agrarian Policy
Restoring safe shipping and full-fledged exports through the ports of Great Odesa is currently the main task for the Ukrainian agricultural sector.
American Agrico Sales will help develop the port infrastructure of the Odesa region
The parties will work on the modernization of logistics infrastructure, as well as attracting international financing for investment projects.
Container cargo is the first to be reoriented to alternative routes
Ukrainian business has already begun to reorient part of its cargo to routes through Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania amid Russian shelling of the ports of Great Odesa.
Russia attacked the Mera Queen ship: Ukrainian sailor killed
On the evening of August 5, Russian forces attacked the civilian ship Mera Queen under the flag of Guinea-Bissau. As a result of the attack, a crew member, a citizen of Ukraine, died.
Return in 2022: what will happen to Ukraine’s exports if shipping in Great Odesa remains suspended
In an article for USM, GOL Commercial Director Volodymyr Guz and GOL CEO Pavlo Linnyk explain why land logistics cannot fully replace sea exports and what alternative routes businesses are looking for. Just a month ago, Ukrainian sea exports were perceived as one of the few stories of stability in wartime. After the opening of…
Ukrainian barley is getting cheaper amid logistical problems and weak demand
The increase in the supply of the new crop and the suspension of seaport operations have increased pressure on the Ukrainian feed barley market.
Ferrexpo halts production in Ukraine due to threats to exports by sea
The company has temporarily suspended the production of iron ore products due to risks to exports and a lack of working capital.
Maersk launches temporary rail service between Ukrainian terminals and Constanta
The company is introducing a temporary rail connection for import and export transportation against the background of the situation in the ports of the Odesa region.
Ukrzaliznytsia has increased container transportation to the maximum in six years
The largest share of transportation is provided by the export of agricultural products and metallurgy.
The Polish route will not withstand the sharp increase in Ukrainian cargo flows, – opinion
Polish ports, railways and road crossings remain critically important for Ukrainian logistics, but they are not able to fully replace the deep-water ports of Great Odesa.
Sweden will transfer to Ukraine the “Caffa” vessel involved in the export of grain from the occupied territories
A Swedish court has confirmed the transfer to Ukraine of the “Caffa” vessel, which the Russians used to transport grain from the temporarily occupied territories.
Ukrzaliznytsia expands grain export routes
UZ is negotiating with neighboring countries to expand transit corridors for Ukrainian grain exports amid Russian attacks on Black Sea ports.
Ukrainian metallurgy could lose up to $200 million per month due to problems with sea exports
The closure of seaports may lead to the shutdown of part of the iron ore capacity and a reduction in production in the sector.
Russia attacked port infrastructure in Mykolaiv region: civilian ship damaged
Yesterday, August 4, Russian troops attacked the port infrastructure of the Mykolaiv region with Shahed drones.
Agricultural sector losses due to halt in sea exports could reach $3 billion
The suspension of ship calls to the ports of Great Odesa could cause direct losses to the Ukrainian agricultural sector of $1.5 billion to $3 billion this year.
Russia is increasing its Arctic tanker convoy to export oil to Asia
More than a dozen tankers have already been concentrated on the Northern Sea Route, which are to deliver about 8 million barrels of crude oil.
