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Ukraine considers Polish ports as an alternative to exports through Great Odesa, — Ministry of Agrarian Policy
Ukraine and Poland discussed the possibility of increasing the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through Polish ports amid Russian attacks on the ports of Great Odesa.
Ministry of Agrarian Policy lowers grain export forecast due to Russian attacks on ports
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy expects grain exports to reach 38–40 million tons in the 2026/27 marketing year.
Port “Pivdennyi” expands network of mobile shelters for workers
The new protective structure was installed on the territory of the enterprise, taking into account the location of the production infrastructure and logistics routes.
Blockade of Great Odesa ports could cost Ukraine up to 0.9% of GDP
The closure of the maritime corridor and the blockade of the ports of Great Odesa could reduce Ukraine’s GDP by 0.6–0.9%.
Shallowing of the Danube complicates fuel supply to southern Ukraine
The decline in the water level on the Danube complicates fuel logistics in southern Ukraine, where the supply of the resource remains limited.
Turkey resumes ship transit to Black Sea after delays
Turkey has resumed the passage of merchant ships through the straits towards the Black Sea after several days of delays for voyages to Russian and Ukrainian ports.
Due to the blockade of the ports of Great Odesa, agricultural exports may be reduced by more than half
Due to the prolonged restrictions on the operation of the ports of Great Odesa, the export of Ukrainian agricultural products in the 2026/2027 marketing year may decrease from 64.4 million tons to 29.6 million tons.
Grain loading by rail almost halved in August
The average daily grain load on the railway network of Ukraine in the first five days of August decreased to 26.6 thousand tons compared to 51.5 thousand tons in July.
Ukraine and Moldova are working on new export routes bypassing the Black Sea
Ukraine and Moldova have agreed to develop alternative logistics routes, increase the capacity of the border and reduce the costs of transit of Ukrainian cargo.
Resumption of maritime exports of agricultural products requires international support, — Ministry of Agrarian Policy
Restoring safe shipping and full-fledged exports through the ports of Great Odesa is currently the main task for the Ukrainian agricultural sector.