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Ukrainian maritime corridor facilitates export of 60 million tonnes of cargo

Saturday, 27 July 2024, 15:02
Ukrainian maritime corridor facilitates export of 60 million tonnes of cargo
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Over 60 million tonnes of goods have been exported through the ports of Odesa in 11 months of operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor.

Source: Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority

Overall, in 11 months of operation of the maritime corridor, over 60 million tonnes of cargo have been exported through the ports of Odesa. 

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This includes 40.6 million tonnes of grain cargo exported to 46 countries worldwide.

Background:

  • Compared to last year, Ukraine has increased its grain export volumes, with an average of 7 million tonnes exported per month. 
  • In January, Ukraine reached pre-war levels of maritime exports thanks to the operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor. 
  • On 10 August 2023, Ukraine announced temporary corridors in the Black Sea for trade vessels travelling to and from Ukrainian ports. 
  • Russia unilaterally exited the Black Sea grain initiative on 17 July 2023.

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