Economy

Against the backdrop of the blockade of the Black Sea ports, Ukraine is turning to partner countries to increase the export of agricultural products through alternative routes.

Maersk Ukraine has updated its rates for rail container transportation between the port of Constanta in Romania and Ukrainian terminals.

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.

The duration of voyages via the Danube to and from Ukrainian ports has increased significantly – some shipments now take about a month.

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.

Ukraine has received guaranteed capacity for regasification of liquefied natural gas at a new terminal in Klaipeda (Lithuania).

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.

Coaster tonnage shortages and delays on the Sulina Canal continue to drive up the cost of grain shipments from Ukrainian ports to Egypt.

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.

Blocking shipping in the Black Sea due to Russian aggression could cause a global food crisis and hit countries dependent on grain imports.