Economy

The Russian Federation is sending ships to the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Europe, probably preparing for calls to ports in Africa or Syria.

By the end of the year, Ukraine should extend the agreement with the EU on the liberalization of freight transportation (“transport visa-free regime”) for the next term.

Waiting for passage through the Sulina Canal currently reaches about 10 days, which can add about $10 per ton to the cost of transporting cargo.

Documents confirming phytosanitary procedures in places of cultivation and storage of corn and soybeans must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

As of August 31, about 80 vessels are expected at the Sulina Canal roadstead, and after their passage, the queue may move to the exit from the canal.

In August, 89.3 thousand tons of oil were exported by rail — 52% more than in the same period last year.

n the first half of 2026, the agricultural holding IMC received $34.3 million in net profit — 33% less compared to $51.4 million for the same period last year.

Market participants emphasize that ship calls to Great Odesa are almost non-existent, while operators continue to bear the costs of infrastructure maintenance and restoration after shelling.

Turkey has intensified negotiations with Ukraine and Russia on the creation of a new security mechanism in the Black Sea.

In the context of Russian attacks on civilian shipping and seaports, the main export channels remain the railway and the Danube.