Danube
Freight rates from Danube ports have increased, analysts say
Over the past week, freight rates from Danube ports increased by an average of $2/t.
Last year, cargo turnover at ports on the Danube decreased by almost half
Ukrainian ports on the Danube reduced cargo transshipment by 45.9% in 2024.
Freight rates from Ukrainian ports remain unchanged due to limited demand
The main reason for low freight rates was the reduction in exports by water transport due to the lack of new cargo.
The Danube is losing its competitiveness, — Nibulon
Ports on the Danube are losing their competitiveness due to the resumption of work at the ports of Great Odesa.
Rates on Panamax and barges in the Black Sea are falling
Freight rates were affected by the lack of requests for cargo transportation from Ukraine.
Nibulon does not rule out suspending grain transshipment through its own branch on the Danube
Nibulon may stop grain transshipment at its own terminal in Izmail due to loss of competitiveness on the Danube.
Shortage of grain cargoes from Ukraine affects the Panamax market
Freight rates for grain transportation are falling due to excess tonnage supply over demand.
The Russian army again targeted the Danube ports (photo)
A nighttime drone attack in the Izmail district damaged a medical facility, a grain warehouse, and residential buildings.
The invaders attacked the port of Izmail with drones (photo)
Russian invaders hit port infrastructure in Odesa region with strike drones.
Nibulon suffered losses of over $500 million
Nibulon also stated that the port facilities of Mykolaiv are ready to resume work as soon as a political decision is made.
