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Ukraine grain export capacity falls by a third as attacks hit ports

Ukraine’s Black Sea ports handled about 6 million tonnes per month before the intensified attacks, but shipments have since dropped to around 4 million tonnes per month, the farmers’ union said.

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Ukraine’s grain export capacity via Black Sea ports has fallen by about one third as Russia intensifies missile and drone attacks, according to Reuters, citing the country’s main farmers’ union.

More than 90% of Ukraine’s grains and vegetable oils are shipped through three ports in the southern Odesa region. A deal had previously allowed the ports to handle about 6 million tonnes of cargo per month, but shipments have dropped to around 4 million tonnes monthly as port infrastructure, terminals, and logistics have been targeted.

The farmers’ union warned that if attack intensity continues and repairs do not keep pace, the infrastructure could face significant damage within several months, even as the ports continue operating.

Reuters also reported that grain railcars headed to the Odesa ports fell 11% for July 2 to 8 compared with the prior week. Kernel Holding said it halted operations at Chornomorsk port, and four of the port’s 13 large grain terminals suspended grain purchases.

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