75 million tons of cargo exported through Ukrainian sea corridor

During the operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, 75 million tons of cargo were exported.

This is stated in the message of the Ministry of Development of Communities and Territories, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

"Since the beginning of the operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, the ports of Great Odesa have already processed 75 million tons of cargo, of which 50.1 million tons are products of Ukrainian farmers. Ukrainian goods were exported to 50 countries of the world in all directions - Africa, Asia, Europe and America," the message says.

According to the report, from March 15, 2024, the Ukrainian corridor passing through the ports of Great Odesa began working around the clock, which increased the export figures by 20%.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on August 16, 2023, the first blocked ship JOSEPH SHULTE used the sea route established by the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for merchant ships.

On July 17, 2023, russia announced the withdrawal of navigation security guarantees in the Black Sea to ensure the "grain corridor".