ports

Despite the lack of an alternative to the ports of Great Odesa for exports, the state is working to create conditions for the development of a private fleet.

Albania has banned the oil tanker HANUMAN, which belongs to the Russian “shadow fleet”, from entering the port of Durres.

In August, the share of diesel fuel imports through the ports of southern Ukraine decreased to 33% compared to 50% a year earlier.

Freight rates for grain transportation from Ukrainian Danube ports have increased sharply due to the shortage of available tonnage and the increase in waiting times for passage through the Sulina Canal.

Latvia and Lithuania are considering restrictions on the transshipment of Russian grain through their ports amid growing transit from Russia.

The parties discussed the consequences of Russian attacks on the port infrastructure of Great Odesa, risks for the export of Ukrainian agricultural products and possible directions for strengthening support for Ukrainian agricultural producers from Italy.

Romania supports the expansion of Ukrainian grain transit through the port of Constanta for further export to the Middle East and Africa.

Russian attacks have effectively stopped shipping through the ports of Great Odesa since July 22.

During the years of occupation, Russia has formed a stable system for exporting stolen Ukrainian grain: the same ships that regularly enter closed ports, shell companies, fake documents about the origin of the cargo, as well as buyers willing to work with “toxic” grain.

Romania supports the increase in the transit of Ukrainian grain through the Romanian port of Constanta to the countries of the Middle East and Africa.