Economy

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.

Due to military risks and unstable operation of Ukrainian ports, logistics companies recommend sending container cargo through European ports.

This is about 40% of the volumes that could be exported if logistics and ports were fully operational. In August, this figure was 33%.

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 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.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and IFC are expanding their partnership in the field of public-private partnerships. Port concessions remain one of the key areas.