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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.
Turkey proposes new security mechanism in the Black Sea
Turkey has called for an end to the shelling of ships in the Black Sea and has separately proposed the creation of an international mechanism to protect ships and agricultural infrastructure.
The Ministry of Infrastructure is preparing to launch new initiatives to attract investors within the framework of port concessions
The Ministry of Infrastructure and IFC are expanding their partnership in the field of public-private partnerships. Port concessions remain one of the key areas.
Logistics from the inside. How a logistics company is currently building processes using the example of Marine Service Ukraine
At the backdrop of the suspension of the ports of Great Odesa, the logistics market is undergoing a large-scale restructuring: business is adapting, taking into account risks, looking for new ways of export-import and at the same time trying to keep delivery times and costs acceptable to customers.
USM talks about the current challenges and thoughts of the Ukrainian logistics sector using the example of Marine Service Ukraine, which provides comprehensive customs brokerage and forwarding services. Read below to find out what MSU Executive Director Tetyana Shevchuk said about logistics from the inside in these chaotic times.
The railway in Moldova can be extended directly to the port of Giurgiuleşti
“Moldova Railways” is considering the possibility of extending the track directly to the territory of the state port of Giurgiuleşti.
