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Due to the suspension of port operations, the entire market is under great pressure. Interview with Ukrport President Dmytro Barinov
After the intensification of Russian attacks on civilian vessels and port infrastructure, Ukrainian maritime exports have once again found themselves in a state of uncertainty.
USM spoke with Dmytro Barinov, President of the Association of Ports of Ukraine “Ukrport”, about how this situation affects the port business, traders and farmers, whether the Danube and land routes can replace deep-sea ports, as well as what is needed to return foreign vessels to the Ukrainian direction.
Actual pause in the work of the ports of Great Odesa: chronology
In July, Russia carried out a series of attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure. In particular, Russian strikes injured and killed sailors. The escalation of the situation led to the suspension of some ship calls at the ports of Great Odesa.
USM collects data on the situation with the Ukrainian maritime corridor in chronological order. The material is updated daily.
ONE did not change its work model in Ukraine after the recent attacks on ports
The recent intensification of Russian attacks on the ports of Great Odesa has significantly affected the ability to maintain regular and predictable container services in Ukraine.
Ukrainian ports processed 42.4 million tons of cargo in the first half of 2026
According to the results of the first half of 2026, Ukrainian seaports processed 42.4 million tons of cargo, exceeding last year’s figures.
UDS announced 5 million euros in profits for January-May
The Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company reported a profit of 5 million euros in the first five months of 2026.
Ukrainian seaports have processed 40 million tons of cargo since the beginning of the year
More than half of this volume — more than 20 million tons — is agricultural products, which ensure the food security of dozens of countries around the world.
Another association opposed the 45% increase in UZ freight tariffs
The All-Ukrainian Association of Communities has opposed the planned increase in freight rail freight tariffs by JSC Ukrzaliznytsia.
Ukrainian ports increased container turnover by 37%
Ukrainian seaports continue to confidently increase container traffic. Since the beginning of the year, container turnover has increased by 37%.
Ukrainian ports increased transshipment by over 35% despite shelling
In April, Ukrainian seaports handled 8.2 million tons of cargo, which is 35.8% more than in the same period last year.
Lemtrans is preparing two more multimodal terminal projects in Ukraine
Levada Cargo (Lemtrans Group) is preparing to implement two more multimodal container terminal projects.
