Grain pool plea

Kazakhstan’s Port of Kuryk will expand with three new terminals by 2027, backed by € 184.6m from AD Ports, boosting its role in the Middle Corridor.

Kazakhstan’s Kuryk port has opened a new grain terminal capable of handling 1.5mt annually, addressing capacity issues at Aktau port.

Ukraine’s dry bulk exports are expected to drop in 2025 due to a 19% decrease in maize yields, contributing to stagnation in global grain shipments.

Grain and cereal arrivals from Ukraine at the Port of Valencia increased by 123% in the first half of 2024, signalling a recovery from war-related disruptions.

In April 2024, Ukraine’s grain and oilseed exports reached a record 6.6 million tonnes, highlighting the success of its Black Sea shipping corridor.

Since August 2023, over 36 million t of cargo have been exported via the Ukrainian sea corridor, surpassing the figures of the Grain Initiative’s inaugural year.