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Russia attacked the route to the Danube ports: UZ warns of 26 days of waiting
Russia damaged the Bilhorod-Dniester bridge in the Odesa region, which significantly limited Ukraine’s ability to deliver grain to Danube ports.
Russian troops are bombing the port infrastructure of Mykolaiv
Russian troops are carrying out air and bomb strikes on port facilities and infrastructure in Mykolaiv.
Minimum export prices blocked customs clearance of wheat, — APK-Inform
The demand prices for food wheat of grades 2 and 3 have decreased to $170–178 and $167–175/t CPT-port, respectively.
The resumption of port operations is among the priorities of the Ministry of Infrastructure for 2026-2027
The restoration of port operations is among the key tasks of the Ministry of Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport for 2026-2027.
Transit via the Danube to Ukrainian ports extended by 2.5 times
The duration of voyages via the Danube to and from Ukrainian ports has increased significantly – some shipments now take about a month.
The Danube route took almost all of the rail transport of grain to the ports
Only 2.9 thousand tons of grain passed through the ports of Great Odesa in the nine days of September, compared to 43.4 thousand tons a month earlier.
Cargo handling at the ports of Great Odesa has fallen more than 15 times since July
Since July, cargo handling volumes in the ports of Great Odesa have decreased by more than 15 times against the backdrop of systematic Russian attacks on port infrastructure.
Zelenskyy warned of global food crisis due to blocking of the Black Sea
Blocking shipping in the Black Sea due to Russian aggression could cause a global food crisis and hit countries dependent on grain imports.
Due to military risks, logisticians advise to ship container cargo through European ports
Due to military risks and unstable operation of Ukrainian ports, logistics companies recommend sending container cargo through European ports.
The shutdown of Ukrainian ports complicates the increase in salaries of UZ employees
Starting in September 2026, the salary level of railway workers will increase by an average of 15%. UZ emphasizes that the process is complicated by the blockade of ports.
