Category: Freight

Export Surge: Russian grain exports jumped 60% year-on-year in May 2024 to 3.7 million tons, driven mainly by wheat. Wheat Dominance: Wheat accounted for 3.4 million tons, while corn and barley exports grew more than threefold versus May 2023. Saudi Demand: Saudi Arabia sharply increased wheat imports to 444,000 tons, nearly 7 times last year’s…

Ukrainian agricultural road exports via western borders held steady at around 9,900 tons per day in May, totaling 277,600 tons by May 28. Poland remained the key outlet, capturing 46% of road freight volumes, ahead of Romania (23%) and Moldova (16%). Export flows were diversified across sunflower oil, sugar, poultry meat, ethyl alcohol, and soy…

Ukraine exported 504,000 tons of sugar in September–May of the 2025/26 MY, highlighting strong overseas demand. Middle Eastern buyers absorbed 50% of total sugar exports, with Lebanon alone accounting for 21% of shipments. The EU took 18% of Ukrainian sugar exports, while Syria and Uzbekistan captured 14% and 12% respectively. Established flows on Black Sea–Mediterranean…

Strategic Black Sea Expansion: MSC acquires a 51% controlling stake in Ukraine’s largest container terminal, underscoring long-term commitment to Black Sea logistics. Infrastructure & Capacity Boost: Integration of TIS’s six specialized terminals with MSC’s global network is poised to enhance container capacity and operational efficiency. Support for Ukrainian Exports: Upgraded container infrastructure at Pivdennyi port…

Soybean export prices rise: GM soybeans reached USD 450–475/MT CPT-port, with non-GM starting at USD 470/MT, supported by strong demand at ports and western borders. Supply remains tight: Severely constrained domestic oilseed availability and intense competition from processors are amplifying upward price pressure. Meal values support crush margins: Soybean meal held firm at USD 400–415/MT…

Iran doubles grain imports from Kazakhstan: Shipments reached 1.1 million tons in 2025, valued at $225.3 million, more than twice the previous year. Agriculture dominates bilateral trade: Kazakh agricultural exports to Iran jumped 97% to $238.5 million, accounting for 79% of total commerce. Broader agri-trade expansion: Overall Kazakhstan–Iran agricultural trade climbed 55.8% to $342 million…

Surging grain imports: Uzbekistan spent $524.6 million on grain in January–April 2026, driving a 47.2% year-on-year jump in total food imports to over $1.88 billion. Import-led trade growth: Total imports rose 26.7% to $16.35 billion, while exports fell 16.8% to $9.97 billion, widening the trade deficit. Key trade partners: China, Russia, and Kazakhstan dominate trade…

Stable unloading: Daily grain railcar unloading at Greater Odesa ports was virtually unchanged at 1,285 units, down just 4 units week-on-week. Weaker inflows: Grain railcars en route to Greater Odesa fell sharply by 1,167 units to 7,313 units, with daily loading down 42 units to 1,263 railcars. Danube halt: Danube ports maintained unloading capacity at…

Export Growth: Russia exported about 180,000 tons of wheat and rye-wheat flour in January–April 2026, an 11% year-on-year increase in value. Revenue Expansion: Flour exports generated approximately $60 million, reflecting steady international demand for Russian value-added grain products. Market Tone: The trend is neutral to slightly bullish for global wheat, highlighting Russia’s diversification beyond raw…

Stronger volumes: Russian agricultural exports to Kazakhstan jumped 50% year-on-year in Q1 2026 to 2.4 million tons, underlining robust regional demand. Moderate value growth: Export value rose 28% to $1 billion, lagging volume growth and signaling a shift toward lower-margin bulk commodities. Feed-driven surge: Bran (4.7x), flaxseed (4x), rye (2.8x), and starch/inulin (2x) led the…