Economy
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 Pola
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.
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.
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.
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.
