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Transit of Russian grain through Latvia tripled, farmers protest
In total, over a million tons of Russian grain passed through the country in the first ten months of 2026.
Due to port blockade, grain stocks in Ukraine will increase to a record 36 million tons, — USDA
At the same time, corn exports this season will decrease by 54% compared to the previous one.
IMO Council supports extension of Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez’s term until 2031
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has supported the extension of the mandate of Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for another four years. The final decision will be made by the IMO Assembly in 2027.
Euronext plans to launch wheat and corn futures with delivery in Constanta in June 2027
The European stock exchange Euronext plans to launch new futures contracts for Black Sea wheat and corn with physical delivery to the Romanian port of Constanta in June 2027.
Ukraine will lose $6.6 billion in foreign trade due to port blockade and Russian attacks — NBU
Intensification of Russian attacks on enterprises and infrastructure, together with the blockade of ports, will lead to a deterioration of Ukraine’s foreign trade balance by $6.6 billion in 2026.
In October, Ukrzaliznytsia transported almost 1.6 million tons of grain
During October, 1 million 595 thousand tons of grain cargo were transported by rail. Of these, 36 thousand tons were transported to the ports of Great Odesa.
France to extend patrol plane mission in Black Sea due to attacks on vessels
The French maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2 will remain in Romania for several more weeks to strengthen the security of merchant shipping in the Black Sea.
European Commission President to visit Bulgaria and Romania amid increase in attacks in the Black Sea
Ursula von der Leyen’s visit comes amid a series of drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea that have heightened security tensions along NATO’s eastern flank.
The port of Chornomorsk approved a program to support employees
The Odesa Regional Employment Center has agreed to grant state support to the State Enterprise “MTP “Chornomorsk” “Tochka Opory”.
The first container with Ukrainian powdered milk arrived at the port of Algeria
The first container of Ukrainian-made powdered milk arrived at the port of the Algerian capital.
