infrastructure shelling

Suspension of the ports of Great Odesa. What to expect and how market participants are adapting

After the intensification of Russian shelling of the port and logistics infrastructure of the Odesa region, the work of the ports of Great Odesa has virtually stopped. Some shipowners have suspended operations to Ukrainian ports, and business has once again found itself in a situation where it is necessary to assess the direct risks to vessels, crews and cargo – and quickly look for alternative solutions.

USM has prepared a detailed material on what such a suspension could mean for Ukrainian exports, the freight market, insurance brokers, farmers, port operators and shipowners. Together with business and experts, we analyze how critical the current situation is, how to adapt logistics in the coming weeks and what will happen to the sea corridor in the event of further attacks by the Russian Federation.

24.07.2026 - 17:25
Russia attacked port infrastructure in Mykolaiv region, two civilian vessels were damaged

On the afternoon of July 24, Russian troops attacked the port infrastructure of the Mykolaiv region with Shahed-type strike drones.

24.07.2026 - 13:44
India confirms death of four of its citizens after Russian attack on ship in Odesa port

India’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed the deaths of four of its citizens in a Russian attack on the merchant ship Golden Leo in the port of Odessa. Another Indian sailor is in critical condition. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed the deaths of four of its citizens in a Russian attack on the merchant…

21.07.2026 - 10:40
The number of victims of the Russian attack on a ship in the port of Odesa has increased to 12

As a result of the Russian strike on the vessel, five crew members were killed and 12 more people were injured.

14.07.2026 - 09:35
The Kernel export terminal in Chornomorsk has stopped operating due to Russian attacks

As a result of the shelling, the company lost about 45 thousand tons of wheat and 9 thousand tons of sunflower oil.

13.07.2026 - 13:00
The Ministry of Development will seek funding to restore private port infrastructure

Port businesses will be able to submit their projects to attract international funding to restore damaged infrastructure.

7.07.2026 - 17:56
Ukraine could lose almost $900 million in foreign exchange earnings each month due to attacks on ports

Agricultural market participants suggest that Russia may intensify attacks on the ports of Great Odesa during the harvest.

25.06.2026 - 10:23
Satellite images: all three berths in Novorossiysk continued operation after the attack

The berths of the Sheskharis terminal in the Russian port of Novorossiysk have resumed oil shipments.

27.05.2026 - 12:27
ADM suspends operations at its Chornomorsk oil refinery after Russian attacks

ADM has confirmed that its oil extraction plant in Chornomorsk has been suspended following damage caused by a Russian drone attack in late April.

15.05.2026 - 14:00
Russians attacked a port in the Odesa region: one person was injured

On the night of April 18, Russian troops once again shelled the port infrastructure of the Odesa region.

18.04.2026 - 11:35