Economy

Due to the blockade of ports, Ukraine’s agricultural exports fell to 30% of potential in August

In the first half of August, Ukraine exported 794 thousand tons of agricultural products – about 30% of the potential volume.

19.08.2026 - 16:45
Ukrainian grain does not have priority in transportation to Constanta, says Romanian carrier

Trains from Ukraine are accepted after other cargoes, and due to the busy port terminals, they can be idle for several days.

19.08.2026 - 15:06
Moldovan government to discuss transit of Ukrainian grain with farmers amid threats of protests

The negotiations will take place against the backdrop of the union’s statements about possible mass protests if the authorities do not propose a solution to organize transportation.

19.08.2026 - 13:22
India can replace Black Sea wheat in the Bangladesh market, — ASAP Agri

ASAP Agri estimates that Ukrainian wheat exports in 2026/27 MY could fall to 5–10 million tons if deep-water ports remain blocked.

19.08.2026 - 12:33
The Federation of Metallurgists of Ukraine reported on the risks for the entire industry due to the blockade of ports

The Federation of Metallurgists of Ukraine stated that the blockade of seaports and the increase in railway tariffs threaten to stop the industry’s enterprises.

19.08.2026 - 10:20
Ukraine has simplified the import of diesel fuel from sanctioned ports and terminals, — media

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has allowed the energy customs to process imported diesel fuel from ports and terminals on the sanctioned list without additional inspections and sampling.

19.08.2026 - 09:41
The passage of ships to Ukrainian ports through Sulina will again be coordinated by the USPA

From now on, vessels heading to Ukrainian ports on the Danube will be allowed through the Sulina Canal in accordance with the order formed by the USPA.

19.08.2026 - 09:00
In the Odesa region, the transit of vehicles to checkpoints with Moldova and Romania has been simplified

The Odesa Regional Military Administration has lifted the curfew restrictions for transit traffic of all types of transport to checkpoints with Moldova and Romania.

18.08.2026 - 17:22
Tariffs in Moldova. Why discounts on railway tariffs for the transit of Ukrainian cargo will have a positive impact on exports

After increasing risks for sea exports, Ukraine is again actively looking for alternative routes for cargo. One of these directions was railway transit through Moldova, where the local railway agreed to a 50% discount on the transportation of Ukrainian goods until the end of 2026.

In the text, USM, together with TEUS owner and director Dmytro Kazanin, explains why this decision is important for exports and imports and how it can change logistics through Reni, Izmail, Giurgiulesti and Romanian ports.

18.08.2026 - 16:58
Up to 800 thousand tons of agricultural products can be exported through Moldova per month, — Vysotskyi

The railway route through Moldova can ensure the export of 500 to 800 thousand tons of Ukrainian agricultural products per month.

18.08.2026 - 16:00