Russia's war on Ukraine – Maritime logistics and connectivity: State of play

Ukraine, an EU candidate country and one of the world's largest producers of grains and oilseeds, is heavily dependent on maritime transport and its maritime ports for the export of those products. Due to Russia's war on Ukraine, exports have been blocked and food prices have risen worldwide. Prior to the war, more than 90 % of these products, around 6 million tonnes, were exported via the Black Sea. Through the Black Sea Grain (BSG) Initiative and the EU Solidarity Lanes, these goods are being exported again, thereby improving maritime connectivity and logistics.