Economy

The Middle Corridor is no longer an alternative — it is becoming one of the key security routes without Russia and its blackmail.

Ukraine is recording the routes of ships carrying grain exported by Russia from the occupied territories and is preparing international steps against participants in this trade.

The President stressed that Ukraine, based on the information, is preparing an appropriate sanctions package that will cover those who directly transport stolen grain.

A parking lot for freight vehicles is being built near the checkpoint on the M-15 Odesa-Reni state highway.

Freight rates have decreased against the backdrop of weak trade activity and increasing tonnage availability in the Black Sea-Mediterranean region.

Temporary restrictions will be in effect until April 30 and cover all cargo destined for the RISOIL terminal.

From April 16, 2026, Romania has changed the rules for passing through the Sulina Canal: from now on, all ships with cargo are required to submit a preliminary ENS declaration.

Alfa Group 77, which purchased the seized tanker from ARMA, was unable to sell the vessel for UAH 9 million.

Since the beginning of 2026 alone, 631 UAV attacks have been recorded on port facilities — ten times more than during the same period last year.

Ukrzaliznytsia emphasized that because of this, the issue of increasing freight transportation tariffs remains relevant.