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The state-owned company “CTO”, owned by the German HHLA, showed an increase in transshipment in the first half of 2026, while the group’s overall container turnover decreased.

Problems with the operation of Ukrainian and Russian ports in the Black and Azov Seas could reduce global grain supplies this year by about 86 million tons.

The Romanian Shipping Canals Administration has completed the modernization and expansion of the capacities of the Luminița port on the Danube-Black Sea canal.

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

In the four weeks to August 16, Russian oil supplies fell to 3.58 million barrels per day, the lowest level since late April.

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

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.

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

At least five ships involved in grain shipments through the Russian ports of Novorossiysk and Tuapse have been attacked in the Black Sea.

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.