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This will ensure the safety of maritime transport and increase the volume of Ukrainian exports.
The "cargo turnover" between Asian countries and the ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Pivdennyi amounts to about 2.6 million tons.
Ships have exported 3.7 million tons of mining and agricultural products through the shipping route.
The leadership of the Reconstruction Ministry discussed the issue of continued operation of the route with the U.S. transportation secretary.
Since the launch of the temporary corridor, 116 vessels have called at the ports of Greater Odesa.
The Ukrainian Navy says it is doing its utmost to ensure the safety of the corridor.
The route operates without the participation of the United Nations, Turkey, and Russia.
A minesweeping task force is currently operating off the coast of Bulgaria.
The operation of the new route is facilitated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Ukrainian Navy, the Main Intelligence Directorate, and the relevant ministries.
There is no question of an increase in the risk of mines in the Black Sea.
The bulk carrier Bull has a deadweight of 82,000 tons.
The number of ships leaving the ports of Odesa through the new route will reach 19.
The Russians are deploying new mines in the Black Sea to prevent shipping to Ukrainian ports.
In total, 15 vessels have already entered the ports of Odesa on the new route.
This shows that the corridor can function without the participation of Russia.
Only two vessels remained in the ports of Great Odesa.
The new route to Ukraine’s Black Sea ports is gaining traction, according to Western media reports.