Danube
“Handy sizes” have practically disappeared from the market, costers continue to rise in price — ASAP Agri
Shipowners almost do not consider flights from the ports of Great Odesa, while the prices of boats from the Danube continue to rise sharply.
Grain exports shift to the Danube amid seaport closures
Danube ports are increasing grain exports, but their capacities are not enough to compensate for the reduction in transshipment through the ports of Great Odesa.
The Danube cannot yet replace deep-sea corn exports, — PUSK
Even if the Danube ports handle only corn, it will take about 11 months to export the projected volume.
Ukraine and Romania work to increase the capacity of Danube ports
The Ukrainian authorities are trying to intensify cargo transportation across the Danube amid a decrease in the number of ship calls to the ports of Great Odesa.
Crews are more likely to refuse to enter Ukraine: shipowners are looking for replacements for Sulina
Shipowners operating in the Ukrainian direction are increasingly facing problems with crew recruitment.
The uninterrupted operation of the ports of the Odesa region is a matter of national security, — Kalashnyk
Seaports, the Danube direction and transport corridors of the Odesa region are of critical importance for Ukrainian exports and the economic stability of the state.
About 20 ships are waiting near Sulina and Bystre
As of July 27, there are about 20 vessels on the roads of the Sulina and Bystre canals, but some of them do not yet have a confirmed freight.
Danube freight is rapidly increasing in price amid the suspension of the ports of Great Odesa
The number of “handysizes” and “supramaxes” ready to enter the ports of the Great Odesa region has fallen to a minimum after repeated attacks on merchant shipping.
Russia attacked ship as it left the Danube estuary: search and rescue operation underway
While leaving the mouth of the Danube on July 25, the Russian drone “Shahed” hit a cargo ship under the flag of Palau, which was heading from a Ukrainian port to Greece.
Freight rates on the Danube have increased by more than 50% in a few days
In certain directions, the cost of transportation has almost doubled, but even this does not guarantee the willingness of shipowners to enter Ukrainian ports.
