The Ukraine Crisis
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict that began in 2014. Russian now controls the Azov Sea and occupies the ports of Berdyansk and Mariupol. It has also blockaded all Ukrainian Black Sea ports which are currently closed to all shipping. This category includes all aspects of the conflict affecting ports – port status and alternative export routes. (Updated 24.06.2022)
Trade turnover between Russia and China increased by 32% following western sanctions
Beijing, China (PortSEurope) December 8, 2022 – Following western sanctions against Russia for its invasion in Ukraine, Russia-China trade turnover in...
“Floating power plants” offered to ports in Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine (PortSEurope) December 5, 2022 – There have been press reports that two companies have offered floating power plants to Black Sea ports in...
Black Sea grain deal extended by four months
Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) November 18, 2022 – Black Sea grain deal has been extended by four months following agreement by the relevant parties. The...
United Nations says Black Sea grain deal extended
Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) November 17, 2022 – The United Nations has said that the Black Sea grain deal has been extended. United Nations Secretary...
Ukraine to expand Danube inland port water areas
Kiev, Ukraine (PortSEurope) November 17, 2022 – Ukraine is planning to expand Danube inland port water areas of the Izmail, Reni Port and Ust-Dunaisk...
NIBULON calls for Ukrainian grain deal to be expanded
Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) November 17, 2022 – NIBULON has called for Ukrainian grain deal to be expanded ahead of its extension due on November 19....
Ukraine grain export continues, exceeding 15 million tonnes
Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) November 16, 2022 – Ukraine grain export continues, already exceeding over 15 million tonnes. Over the past few days, some...
Russia declares port of Henichesk the new capital of Kherson region
Henichesk, Ukraine (PortSEurope) November 14, 2022 – Russia has declared the small Azov Sea port of Henichesk (Genichesk) the temporary administrative...
Ukrainian Danube Shipping agrees grain exports via Constanta
Constanta, Romania (PortSEurope) November 2, 2022 – The Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDP) has agreed with the Romanian group of companies TTS...
UN and Turkey negotiate with Russia over grain initiative
Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) October 31, 2022 – The United Nations and Turkey are negotiating with Russia to try and resume the “Grain...
Russia unilaterally ends UN-brokered deal for Ukrainian grain exports
Moscow, Russia (PortSEurope) October 29, 2022 – Russia has unilaterally blocked the United Nations-brokered deal allowing Ukrainian grain exports from...
Ukrainian grain shipment: Information on the backlog of vessels
Istanbul, Turkey (Ports Europe) October 26, 2022 – The Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) has provided information on Ukrainian grain shipment and the...
Rail Cargo Group increases transport of Ukrainian grain
Vienna, Austria (Ports Europe) October 10, 2022 – Rail Cargo Group has increased the transport of Ukrainian grain in recent months. It now transports...
Sanctions hit Russia tries to utilize occupied Azov Sea ports in Ukraine
Moscow, Russia (Ports Europe) October 8, 2022 – Sanctions hit Russia is trying to to utilize occupied Azov Sea ports in Ukraine and has announced...
Ukraine increases grain exports from Southern ports by 50% each month
Kiev, Ukraine (Ports Europe) October 5, 2022 – Ukraine increases grain exports from Southern ports by 50% each month, according to the Ministry of...
Turkey’s Tekirdağ port handles Ukrainian grain
Istanbul, Turkey (Ports Europe) September 26, 2022 – Turkey’s Tekirdağ port is handling Ukrainian grain – via rail, road and sea through...
Ukrainian ports continue exporting grain
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) September 26, 2022 – Today, four ships left the Ukrainian ports of Odessa and Yuzhny exporting 88,170 tons of grain and...
Ukrainian ports export 4.1 million tons of grain
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) September 20, 2022 – Ukraine says that it has exported 4.1 million tons of grain since the export process started in July...
11 grain ships set to leave Ukrainian ports today
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) September 15, 2022 – A total of 11 grain ships are scheduled to leave the Ukrainian Black Sea ports of Odessa, Chornomorsk...
North Sea Port receives grain vessel from Ukraine
Ghent, Belgium (Ports Europe) September 13, 2022 – On September 6, 2022, North Sea Port received in Ghent a grain vessel from Ukraine. The vessel moored...