Author: Viktoriia Ray
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Odesa Port Partners with Rotterdam on AI & Digitalization
Odesa Port Authority has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port. Partnership focuses on digital technologies, AI-driven logistics, and restoring Odesa’s port infrastructure. Expected long-term benefits include higher operational efficiency and a more competitive Ukrainian maritime sector. Immediate freight market impact is limited, with most gains anticipated as reconstruction…
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Jordan Wheat Tender: Cargill Wins 60,000 Tons at $275.95
Competitive Procurement: Jordan secured 60,000 tons of milling wheat at $275.95/ton C&F, covering half of its 120,000-ton tender at a relatively low price point. Price Benchmark: Cargill’s winning bid undercut rival offers by $4–10/ton, setting a key July shipment benchmark for Middle Eastern wheat demand. Black Sea Opportunity: The random-origin specification and unfilled 60,000-ton balance…
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Ukraine Oilcake Exports Jump 33% in March
Oilcake exports surge: Rail shipments of Ukrainian oilcake and meal reached 230,100 tons in the first 25 days of March, up 33% year-on-year and 9.8% versus February 2025. Western routes dominate: Western border crossings handled 79% of oilcake and meal exports and 60% of vegetable oil exports, underscoring the importance of land-based corridors. Vegetable oil…
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Ukrainian Feed Corn Prices Rally on Tight Supply
Bullish: Ukrainian feed corn prices extended their rally on tight farmer selling, strong domestic and export demand, and ongoing logistical constraints. Bearish: Buyer resistance above UAH 9,800/t CPT could cap further short-term gains unless supply tightness or external support intensifies. Ukrainian Feed Corn Market Overview The Ukrainian feed corn market retained a strong upward trajectory…
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Ukraine Wheat Exports Lag, Reach 9.9M Tons
Supply Tightness: Total Ukrainian grain exports are down 20.5% year-over-year, signaling tighter Black Sea supplies that may underpin prices. Wheat Support: Slower wheat export pace at 9.9 million tons could lend support to FOB Black Sea wheat values if production stays constrained. Corn Dominance: Corn remains highly competitive, accounting for 54.6% of exports and sustaining…
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Kazakhstan Rail Freight Discounts for Food & Flour
Policy Support: Kazakhstan Railway (JSC NC KTZ) is considering sizable discounts on rail tariffs for transporting socially important food products and flour used in social bread production. Inflation Relief: Food price inflation slowed sharply to 0.3% in March 2024 versus 0.9% in March 2023, with Q1 2024 food price growth (1.2%) three times lower than…
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Russian Corn Exports Surge to Turkey – 54% YoY
Russian corn exports to Turkey surged 54% year-on-year, reaching 550,000 tons from September 2025 to March 20, 2026. Q1 2026 shipments accelerated sharply, with 360,000 tons delivered January–March 20, a seven-fold increase versus last year. Turkish Grain Agency demand is strong, with 630,000 tons of feed corn contracted since January 2026, supporting Black Sea export…
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Ukrainian Sunflower Prices Surge Despite Weak Oil Exports
Domestic prices rising: Ukrainian sunflower seed values gained UAH 400–1,000/ton over the week, with high-oil seeds reaching around UAH 32,000/ton CPT. Exports under pressure: Sunflower oil export prices at Ukrainian ports slipped by about USD 5/ton, widening the gap between seed and oil markets. Farmer selling strong: Robust raw material supply reflects farmers’ need for…
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EU soybean imports hit three-year low, suppliers shift
Bearish demand: EU soybean imports dropped to 8.7 million tonnes, a three-year low, reducing overall demand for export origins. Shift in supply: US and Ukrainian shipments declined while Canadian exports surged, signaling changing competitiveness and buyer diversification. Price pressure risk: Lower EU demand and increased competition among origins may weigh on Black Sea soybean prices and…
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Ukrainian Rail Freight Drops by 1,174 Railcars
Grain railcars en route to Greater Odesa ports dropped by 1,174 units week-on-week to 8,447 as of March 26, signaling a thinner export pipeline. Daily unloading at Greater Odesa ports remained relatively stable at 1,274 railcars/day, but daily loading slipped to 1,233 railcars/day, pointing to weaker origination. Danube port rail freight softened, with cars in…