Tag: seaport
In total, Russian ports increased cargo handling by almost 8%.
The Russians are preparing the ports of Mariupol and Berdiansk for winter operations.
A total of 4.4 million tons of cargo were handled.
The volume of transshipment of export cargo increased to 42 million tons in the reporting period.
The mechanism involves the Export Credit Agency, Ukrgasbank, Ukreximbank, and a pool of 14 insurers.
Ships have exported 3.7 million tons of mining and agricultural products through the shipping route.
A vessel repeatedly implicated in an investigation into the export of stolen Ukrainian grain was also spotted in the port.
The occupiers claim that transshipment in the occupied ports increased compared with September.
Since the launch of the temporary corridor, 116 vessels have called at the ports of Greater Odesa.
A pilot was killed, and three sailors were injured.
The bulk carrier can carry up to 9,000 tons of cargo.
The Ukrainian Navy says it is doing its utmost to ensure the safety of the corridor.
The sharp increase in cargo transshipment is connected with the export of agricultural products from the Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia.
Despite sanctions and Western restrictions, Russian seaports are increasing freight turnover amid the blockade of Ukrainian ports.
The adviser to the mayor of Mariupol noted that the ship has its own cranes and that its deadweight is greater than that of the ships of the RM-3 class that entered the port previously.
This is the second time that the Russian occupiers have shipped this type of cargo from the port of Mariupol.
The route operates without the participation of the United Nations, Turkey, and Russia.
The operation of the new route is facilitated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Ukrainian Navy, the Main Intelligence Directorate, and the relevant ministries.