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Ukraine has increased rail grain exports across the western border
In June, the volume of grain cargo transfer by rail increased on the borders with Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.
Grain exports fell to 41.1 million tons
Despite the drop in physical volume from 46.7 to 41.1 million tons, in monetary terms, exports, including processed products, have hardly changed.
Black Sea freight is becoming more stratified: “handy sizes” are growing, rates on “coasters” are being held back by free tonnage
Handysize rates rise as supramax segment strengthens, while costers remain flat due to excess spare tonnage.
More than 8,000 vessels have already used the Ukrainian maritime corridor
More than 8,000 vessels have already used the Ukrainian maritime corridor since its launch.
Ukrzaliznytsia has increased grain transportation by almost 18% since the beginning of the year
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia increased the transportation of grain cargo by almost 18% in the first six months of 2026.
Kernel attracted 1 million tons of commercial grain to its own elevators
In the 2026 fiscal year, Kernel elevators accepted more than 1 million tons of commercial grain for the first time after switching to an open model of work with agricultural producers.
Rapeseed exports from Ukraine have fallen to a nine-year low
Rapeseed exports from Ukraine in the 2025/26 MY amounted to only 1.9 million tons – 39% less than the previous season.
Mostyska Dry Port set its own transshipment record
The Mostyska Dry Port terminal shipped a record 65 trains with agricultural products in a month, the cargo of which is sent to Polish ports for further sea export.
Wheat futures sank on all key exchanges — Ukrainian prices fell by another 100–150 UAH/t
Speculative growth on US exchanges has faded after June rains improved the condition of crops in the US.
Black Sea freight strengthens ahead of grain season
Charterers are more active in requesting rates for July shipments, and shipowners are fixing levels slightly higher than the previous ones.
