In June, Ukrainian seaports increased cargo handling by 30%

In June 2024, compared to June 2023, Ukrainian seaports increased cargo handling by 30% to 6.7 million tons. This information is reported by the Administration of Seaports of Ukraine.

"The Ukrainian seaports processed 6.7 million tons of cargo in June 2024, which is a 30% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Of these, 4.1 million tons of agricultural products were exported to countries around the world," the statement reads.

From January to June 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, Ukrainian ports increased cargo handling by 68.4% to 52.7 million tons. Specifically, ports processed 33.5 million tons of agricultural products in the first half of the year.

Over the course of 10 months, Ukrainian maritime corridors exported 55 million tons of cargo. On September 21, 2023, the bulk carrier Resilient Africa arrived in the Turkish strait of the Bosporus.

This was the first vessel carrying grain from Ukraine to pass through the Black Sea via the temporary corridor.