Economy

For the ports of the Odesa region, 2025 was another year of testing. Shelling of infrastructure, changes in tariffs, a partial ban on the import of fertilizers, blackouts and the upcoming concession in the port of Chornomorsk – all this had an impact that shaped the work of the industry throughout the year.

The Ukrainian government is working on developing a mechanism to compensate for losses for small and medium-sized businesses that suffered as a result of Russian attacks on port infrastructure.

The largest share of soybeans, 61%, was exported by sea, and Turkey remained the key sales market.

The week on European platforms passed without a single trend for agropapers, as some issuers increased, while others adjusted.

The Russian strike on the sunflower oil plant in Dnipro, owned by the well-known American company Bunge, was deliberate.

The government has approved amendments to the resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which accelerate customs procedures in ports during martial law.

The Sulina Canal Administration has published tariffs for 2026 for passage through the canal.

Currently, the reconstruction of berths and preparation of terminal concessions are underway in the ports of the Odesa region.

The vessel “Siberia” (IMO:9239458) under the Russian flag loaded stolen grain in Crimea and is probably heading to Syria or Lebanon.

Maersk announced the update of tariffs for rail transportation of containers for import from January 5, 2026.