Despite the increase in shelling, complex logistics, and a general decline in production, Ukrainian sea ports handled 6 million tons of cargo in April 2025. 

This was reported by Ukrinform, referencing the Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine (ASPU).

What cargo volumes were recorded in Ukrainian ports in April 2024?

Grains and ores traditionally account for the largest share of the total cargo volume.

According to the provided data, in April, Ukrainian ports processed 3.1 million tons of grain cargo and 1 million tons of ore. Within the framework of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, 5.3 million tons of cargo were transported in April, of which 2.9 million tons were agricultural products.

According to ASPU, the highest cargo handling volumes were recorded in the ports of so-called Greater Odesa. Specifically, in April, the port of "Pivdennyi" handled 2.4 million tons, the Black Sea port handled 1.8 million tons, and the Odesa port handled 1 million tons. The Danube region ports (Izmail, Reni, and Ust-Dunaisk) together processed about 800 thousand tons of cargo.

Deputy Head of the State Enterprise "ASPU" Vyacheslav Kharkavenko noted that despite numerous serious challenges, Ukrainian sea ports maintain operational resilience even under extremely high risks.

Among such challenges, he mentioned the reduction of sown areas due to the full-scale war, mining, and temporary occupation of parts of the territory, as well as a decline in industry, particularly in metallurgy, where before the war, up to 80% of production was for export.

“Additionally, the spring period is traditionally characterized by a decrease in agricultural exports – volumes start to rise from mid-summer. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian ports continue to perform their functions and remain a crucial support for the country's economy,” Kharkavenko summarized.

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