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Freight from Ukraine decreased despite the start of the grain season

A drop in bunker prices of almost $200/t in two weeks and a surplus of tonnage in the Black Sea allowed charterers to maintain their advantage. Grain transportation rates from Ukraine decreased by about $1/MT in both segments — “coasters” and “handy sizes”. Roll reports this to ASAP Agri. As of the end of the week, “coasters”…

22.06.2026 - 11:18
Two ships came under Russian attack: one crew member died

On the night of June 22, Russian drones attacked two civilian vessels heading to Ukrainian ports.

22.06.2026 - 09:40
Defense forces hit oil terminals in the ports of Kerch and Kavkaz

Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian port oil infrastructure in the Krasnodar Territory and temporarily occupied Crimea.

21.06.2026 - 12:17
Russian attacks caused over $1.5 billion in losses to Ukrainian ports

Direct losses to Ukraine’s port infrastructure due to Russian attacks exceeded $1.5 billion.

20.06.2026 - 12:47
Ukraine has fully used up its wheat export quotas to the EU in 2026

Ukraine has fully used the quota for wheat exports to the EU, which is distributed within the annual volume.

19.06.2026 - 15:25
New equipment for eliminating environmental pollution tested in the port of Chornomorsk (photo)

The Chornomorsk Sea Port has tested new environmental protection equipment previously provided by European partners.

19.06.2026 - 13:33
AMCU fines companies over UAH 9 million for collusion in tenders for seaports

Three companies were fined for anti-competitive and concerted actions during participation in procurements for the state seaports of Reni and Izmail.

19.06.2026 - 12:22
The European Union will extend current sanctions against Russia for the first time for a year

EU leaders at a summit in Brussels agreed to extend the current sanctions against Russia for a year instead of the traditional six months.

19.06.2026 - 11:41
Exports from Odesa region ports may fall to 4 million tons per month due to Russian attacks

The total damage to port terminals from the shelling reached $1.5 billion, but budget resources are currently being directed at preparing the energy system for winter.

19.06.2026 - 11:17
Global Ocean Link confirmed compliance with ISO 9001 and GDP standards

Global Ocean Link has passed an audit according to the ISO 9001 standard, which defines the requirements for a quality management system.

19.06.2026 - 09:59