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Weather threatens Danube canal delays for Ukraine grain ships

8/27/2026

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Ukraine faces a backlog of up to 70 vessels near the Danube’s Sulina Canal.
Russian attacks have blocked Black Sea ports handling 90% of Ukraine’s grain exports.
Grain shipments rely on Danube ports where only five to seven vessels move daily.
Pilot shortages and a forecast two-day canal closure due to weather delay traffic.
Each day of delay can cost up to $8,000, ASAP Agri reports.

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Ukraine faces a backlog of up to 70 vessels near the Danube’s Sulina Canal.
Russian attacks have blocked Black Sea ports handling 90% of Ukraine’s grain exports.
Grain shipments rely on Danube ports where only five to seven vessels move daily.
Pilot shortages and a forecast two-day canal closure due to weather delay traffic.
Each day of delay can cost up to $8,000, ASAP Agri reports.