In January-June 2024, Ukrainian ports increased their transshipment volume by 1.6 times, to 53 million tons, amid an increase in processing volumes in the Black Sea ports and a decrease in the Danube ports, the press service of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) reports.
“In total, in 6 months of 2024, Ukrainian ports transshipped 53 million tons compared to 31.2 million tons in 2023, 6,046 vessels were handled,” the statement said.
It is indicated that in June, the cargo turnover of ports amounted to 7 million tons, which is 1.5 times higher than in 2023. At the same time, about 80%, or 5.6 million tons, were shipped through the Ukrainian Sea Corridor. More than half of this volume – 3.6 million tons – was the production of Ukrainian farmers.
Grain cargo remains the leader in port transshipment. During the month, 4.4 million tons were transshipped, compared to 3.4 million tons in 2023, as well as ore cargo – 1.2 million tons, compared to 0.2 million tons in 2023.
“90% of foreign trade goes through the ports of the Danube and the ports of Greater Odesa. Today, Danube ports export 1.5-1.3 million tons. The reason is the de-blockade of Odesa ports and the seasonal decline in exports,” the statement quotes the head of the USPA, Yuriy Lytvyn, as saying.
According to the Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development, 2.79 million tons were exported through the ports of the Danube cluster in June 2023, and 2.98 million tons in July.
