Ukraine’s Seaports Handle 40 Million Tonnes in H1 2026
Ukraine’s seaports handled 40 million tonnes of cargo since the start of 2026, more than 20 million tonnes of it grain. The figure comes from Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction Oleksii Kuleba. Grain alone accounts for over half the flow, and all of it moves through the working hub of Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi.
- 40 Mtcargo in H1 2026
- 20+ Mtof it grain (over half)
- 3working hub ports
Grain carries the half-year
Half of the six-month flow came from grain — more than 20 Mt out of 40. For an agri exporter that is familiar arithmetic: oilseeds, wheat and maize head for the deep-water berths of the Odesa hub, where a vessel has to be nominated and cleared on time. At Dragon Maritime we handle that end to end — from ship agency to customs clearance of the parcel.
Why the hub holds the volume
Three ports with different specialisations keep the throughput up. Pivdennyi takes capesize tonnage at depths up to 19 m — ore and bulk in large ship parcels. Chornomorsk, with berths up to 13.5 m and heavy rail access, handles containers and heavy lifts. Odesa runs dry cargo and liquid bulk. That split lets calls be spread across terminals rather than piling onto one.
The 40 Mt is a cumulative total since January. The working ports remain Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi; the Mykolaiv ports are not operating as of mid-2026, so shipments cannot be routed through them.
What it means for the shipper
A steady flow means a predictable window for a port call, but feeder booking and the loading slot still need to be secured early — corridor tonnage is limited. If you move grain, ore or containers through the south, keep cargo insurance ready and your container shipping plan agreed in advance.
Planning a shipment through the Odesa hub?
We match the port to your cargo, nominate the vessel and clear the parcel — one point of contact for the whole voyage.
FAQ
How much cargo did Ukraine’s ports handle in H1 2026?
40 million tonnes since the start of 2026, more than 20 million tonnes of it grain, per Deputy PM Oleksii Kuleba.
Which ports are currently working?
The working hub is Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi. The Mykolaiv ports are not operating as of mid-2026.
Which cargo drives the volume?
Grain: more than 20 Mt out of 40, over half of the total half-year flow.
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