The second international conference "Crimea Global: Understanding Ukraine through the South" took place in Odesa, featuring leading international experts from Brazil, Mexico, Kenya, and India.
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) reported this on Facebook.
The head of USPA, Yuriy Lytvyn, provided an update on the consequences of attacks on port infrastructure and presented the performance of the Ukrainian maritime corridor amid Russian aggression.
"Since the Ukrainian corridor became operational, 3,118 vessels have passed through it, and 83.5 million tons of cargo have been processed, including 55.6 million tons of grain. Since the beginning of this month, 4.1 million tons have been transshipped at the ports of Odessa, Chornomorsk, and Pivdennyi, with 96 vessels queued for entry," Lytvyn said.
He emphasized that despite ongoing enemy strikes on critical infrastructure, Ukraine’s ports continue to operate.
"International support and ongoing dialogue with our partners are key to ensuring the stable functioning of Ukraine's maritime gateways. Every successfully handled vessel is a shared victory and a contribution to global food security," the USPA head underlined.
International experts commended Ukraine’s efforts to maintain port operations and highlighted the strategic importance of the Ukrainian corridor for global trade and food security.
The visit was organized as part of the international activities of the Crimea Platform and is crucial for advancing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's key priorities of building stronger relations with Global South countries and implementing the 'Peace Formula.'
In October, Ukrainian sea ports shipped 8 million tons of products, 6.8 million tons of which were transported via the Ukrainian maritime corridor. The bulk of the cargo flow traditionally consisted of agricultural products and ore.
The volume of grain shipments in October reached 5 million tons, exceeding last year’s figure by 1.5 million tons. Ore shipments also showed remarkable growth, reaching 1.4 million tons — more than double the amount handled in October 2023.
