The fifth vessel chartered by the UN departed from the port of Chornomorsk
7.10.2022 - 12:05
Today, October 7, the fifth ship chartered by the UN World Food Program left the port of Chornomorsk.
The New Island bulker has 30,000 tons of wheat for the people of Ethiopia, the Ministry of Infrastructure reports.
The ship joined the caravan with two other ships that left the ports of Odesa and Pivdennyi. Together, these ships will deliver 56,600 tons of wheat and corn to countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.
According to Stark Shipping, the bulk carrier New Island is due to arrive in Somalia on October 20. From there, the grain will be delivered to Ethiopia.
Five vessels chartered by the UN WFP transported more than 150,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat to Ethiopia, Afghanistan and Yemen.
