Ukrainian sea ports processed 6 million tons of cargo in April 2025 despite increased shelling, complex logistics, and reduced production.
This was reported by the Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine (AMPU).
The largest share of the total cargo handled traditionally consisted of grain — 3.1 million tons — as well as ore — 1 million tons.
Within the framework of the Ukrainian sea corridor, 5.3 million tons of cargo were transported in April, including 2.9 million tons of agricultural products.
According to AMPU data, the highest cargo volumes were recorded at the ports of Odessa region. In particular, in April, Pivdennyi port handled 2.4 million tons, Chornomorsk port — 1.8 million tons, and Odessa port — 1 million tons. The Danube region ports (Izmail, Reni, and Ust-Dunaisk) together processed about 800 thousand tons.
However, according to Vyacheslav Kharkavenko, Deputy Head of the State Enterprise AMPU, despite a number of serious challenges — reduced sowing areas due to the full-scale war, mine contamination and temporary occupation of some territories, as well as industrial decline, particularly in metallurgy (where before the war up to 80% of production was for export) — Ukrainian sea ports maintain operational resilience even under extremely high risks.
“Moreover, the spring period is traditionally characterized by a decrease in agricultural exports — volumes usually begin to rise from mid-summer. Despite the challenges listed, Ukrainian ports continue to perform their functions and remain an important support for the country’s economy,” Kharkavenko concluded.
