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Obstacles to exports: UCAB calls on UZ and government to reconsider decisions regarding grain carriers
UCAB expressed concern about the intentions of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to effectively completely restrict access of private railcar fleet to 1435 mm bogies from October 1.
Transit via the Danube to Ukrainian ports extended by 2.5 times
The duration of voyages via the Danube to and from Ukrainian ports has increased significantly – some shipments now take about a month.
Russia seeks bypasses for grain exports through the Far East, — Bloomberg
In particular, Moscow is discussing with Beijing transit through Chinese territory for further sale in Southeast Asia.
The Danube route took almost all of the rail transport of grain to the ports
Only 2.9 thousand tons of grain passed through the ports of Great Odesa in the nine days of September, compared to 43.4 thousand tons a month earlier.
The demand for seafarer’s licenses in Warsaw exceeded the service’s capabilities
The queue for issuing a seaman’s identity card at the State Enterprise “Morrichservice” in Warsaw has actually formed before the completion of the pilot project.
Sulinа Canal closed to shipping due to high waves
The Sulina Canal was temporarily closed to shipping on September 14 due to high waves.
Koretskyi: Ukraine has received guaranteed capacity in the future LNG terminal in Klaipeda
Ukraine has received guaranteed capacity for regasification of liquefied natural gas at a new terminal in Klaipeda (Lithuania).
Agrarian Council: without exports via the Black Sea, the deficit in the agricultural sector could reach $7–8 billion
By the end of 2026, the deficit in the Ukrainian agricultural sector could reach $7–8 billion if the situation with sea exports does not change.
Russia sues Korean shipyard over gas carriers for Arctic LNG 2
The Russians have filed a claim for 1.37 trillion won with the Singapore International Arbitration Center. The Russian side has not yet provided a calculation of damages.
Tonnage shortage and congestion at Sulina pushed up rates for grain transportation from Ukraine
Coaster tonnage shortages and delays on the Sulina Canal continue to drive up the cost of grain shipments from Ukrainian ports to Egypt.
Former Minister of Agricultural Policy Solskyi’s arrest extended, but bail reduced to UAH 49.9 million
The former Minister of Agrarian Policy will remain in custody until September 27 in the case of fraud with the property of “Volytsia-Agro”.
Ukraine imposes sanctions against 20 vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”
The sanctions list also includes Russian military-industrial complex enterprises and individuals who spread propaganda and justify the aggression of the Russian Federation.
Cargo handling at the ports of Great Odesa has fallen more than 15 times since July
Since July, cargo handling volumes in the ports of Great Odesa have decreased by more than 15 times against the backdrop of systematic Russian attacks on port infrastructure.
Zelenskyy warned of global food crisis due to blocking of the Black Sea
Blocking shipping in the Black Sea due to Russian aggression could cause a global food crisis and hit countries dependent on grain imports.
Due to military risks, logisticians advise to ship container cargo through European ports
Due to military risks and unstable operation of Ukrainian ports, logistics companies recommend sending container cargo through European ports.
Alternative routes: Ukraine exported 630 thousand tons of agricultural products in September
This is about 40% of the volumes that could be exported if logistics and ports were fully operational. In August, this figure was 33%.
The shutdown of Ukrainian ports complicates the increase in salaries of UZ employees
Starting in September 2026, the salary level of railway workers will increase by an average of 15%. UZ emphasizes that the process is complicated by the blockade of ports.
Turkey proposes new security mechanism in the Black Sea
Turkey has called for an end to the shelling of ships in the Black Sea and has separately proposed the creation of an international mechanism to protect ships and agricultural infrastructure.