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or Ukraine, which remains one of the world’s largest agricultural exporters and at the same time depends on the import of part of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers, possible disruptions in the operation of the strait mean not only the risk of rising product prices, but also a potential impact on future yields and the cost of crop production.

USM continues to analyze how events in the Strait of Hormuz affect logistics and prices in Ukraine. This time — to what extent the Ukrainian market depends on supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and what consequences may arise for the agricultural sector, as well as how critical the experts see the situation.

Disruptions to Red Sea routes, unstable schedules and increased cargo control requirements are changing the perception of flexitanks in global logistics. A format that was considered primarily a cheaper alternative to tank containers a few years ago is increasingly turning into a segment with increased operational risks.

The Ukrainian Transport Forum 2026 will be held in Ukraine, where market participants will discuss logistics security, digitalization and the situation in the global transportation market.

Over the past four years, the Nibulon agroholding has invested in key areas of business transformation, including $45.4 million in logistics.

Kernel sold the bulk carrier Rotterdam Pearl V, acquired in 2023, and announced a reorientation to a more flexible maritime logistics model.

Temporary restrictions will be in effect until April 30 and cover all cargo destined for the RISOIL terminal.

Losses in the transport sector of Ukraine as a result of Russia’s full-scale aggression reached $121.128 billion.

Agroholding Nibulon has combined elevators and logistics into one direction, and has also rebuilt its business model.

USM spoke with Henri Petrosyan, director of the logistics company LUKRO, about how Ukrainian logistics has gone from collapse to adaptation, how approaches to transportation planning have changed, how political decisions affect routes, and what role practical experience plays in this.

The Ukrainian logistics business enters 2026 with new rules of the game — from stricter customs regulations to security risks that have already become part of the operational reality. These challenges and practical approaches to solving them were discussed by the participants of Freight Forwarders Updates 2026 in Odesa.