With Russia easing its maritime restrictions of Ukraine’s Sea of Azov ports, Mariupol increased its grain exports by 20% yoy, to 623,000 tons. This year, tonnage could hit 1 million tons, if a new grain handling complex is completed, says Igor Barskiy, port director. Through October, the port had handled 5 million tons of cargo, a 9% yoy increase. Located 25 km west of the front line, Mariupol is the main port for Donetsk Region.
With Russia easing its maritime restrictions of Ukraine’s Sea of Azov ports, Mariupol increased its grain exports by 20% yoy, to 623,000 tons.
