Moscow illegally takes grain as spoils of war in Ukraine

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.

APM Terminals Callao will introduce a new grain unloading system in 2025, with 12 silos boosting storage by 60,000t as part of a US$ 95m upgrade.

The Port of Oshawa Grain Export Terminal has received its first test shipments after expansion, increasing storage to 20,000mt and loading speed to 12,000mt/day.

Transport Canada has introduced a streamlined Grain Form for Type II vessels to simplify grain stability calculations and enhance safety in bulk grain transport.

Viterra will acquire five storage and handling sites, and a mobile ship loader from Cargill, pending ACCC and FIRB approval, aiming to reduce freight rates.