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Grain exports through ports remain dominant, but demand for oil has weakened
The share of shipments to ports in the structure of rail grain exports is stable at 91%.
Macron proposes EU impose a complete ban on maritime services for Russian tankers
The French President called on the European Union to quickly adopt the 20th package of sanctions, introduce a “complete ban on maritime services” for Russian oil exports, and step up the fight against the so-called “shadow fleet.”
Turkey imported over 30% of all Ukrainian corn in February
In February, Turkey imported almost 38% of all shipped Ukrainian corn.
Shipowners of “coasters” leveled the bets for the Danube and deep-water ports, — ASAP Agri
Shipowners are more likely to offer the same freight rates for voyages from both POC and Danube ports.
In February, Ukrzaliznytsia increased grain loading to 85.2 thousand tons/day
Since February 10, the average daily load has been above 100 thousand tons, and the peak fell on February 15 — 112.5 thousand tons.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports this winter damaged at least 13 civilian vessels
After a surge in attacks in December, ports were able to ship only about 75% of their planned volumes.
Feed corn prices fell by $1–3/t in Ukrainian ports
Traders have mostly already formed export batches, and the supply from farmers has increased due to the need for working capital.
Kazakhstan failed to reorient exports after failures at the CPC
Kazakhstan managed to redirect only a small part of the oil that the country was unable to export through the CPC pipeline to the Black Sea.
BIMCO predicts growth in global grain shipments by sea
The key drivers were exports from South America, soybeans and wheat – and this is already supporting freight indices.
Agricultural products provided 56% of Ukraine’s exports in 2025, despite a decrease in the share
The indicator of Ukrainian agricultural exports is lower than in 2024, but remains the third highest since independence.