Ukraine is exporting more and more by sea as rail transportation of grain across the western borders falls by 23%.

Almost 30 million tons of goods were exported through the Ukrainian sea corridor in seven months. According to the Minister of Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov, the volume of goods shipped through the ports of Odesa increased significantly in December and February. Ukrainian products are currently exported to at least 38 countries around the world.

He also emphasized that the enemy currently is unable to prevent Ukrainian exports by sea and is, therefore, trying to destroy port infrastructure. Since July 2023, more than 880 Russian attack drones and more than 170 missiles have been launched.

Against the background of growth in shipments by sea, according to Ukrainian Railways, 5.2 million tons of cargo were transported through port stations last month, compared to 4.8 million tons in January. Including grain, which was 2.8 million tons against 2.7 million tons.

However, the volume of transportation through the western border crossings in February amounted to 2.6 million tons against 2.7 million tons in January. Including grain exports of 537,000 (-23%) tons against almost 700,000 tons.