Danube

After the government’s decision on priority for oil exports, freight rates on the Danube may increase.

The high cost of logistics across the Danube continues to hinder the competitiveness of Ukrainian wheat: about 30% of the cost of grain during deliveries to Egypt is accounted for by transportation.

The ports of Izmail and Reni are currently unloading an average of 2.4 times more grain wagons than the ports of Great Odesa.

The Sulina Canal has been closed again since October 18 due to adverse weather conditions, while about 82 vessels have accumulated in the roadstead.

The freight market of the Black Sea and Danube remains tense due to security risks and disruptions in shipping through the Sulin Canal.

Over the past week, the average daily volume of agricultural products shipped to Danube ports decreased by approximately 14% compared to the beginning of the month.

Low water levels on the Danube limit vessel draft and reduce the efficiency of grain logistics, which hinders the use of the river as an alternative route for agricultural exports.

As of October 12, there are about 70 vessels in the Sulina roadstead. At the same time, the 44th mile area has been almost completely unloaded.

Sulina administration and ship agents discussed new procedures to speed up the clearance of vessels for entry and exit.

Cargo traffic on the Danube towards the port of Constanta is blocked at the 280th kilometer after an incident with a river vessel.