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9 October 2026

Black Sea grain exports crater amid widening maritime war

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Black Sea grain exports crater amid widening maritime war

Black Sea wheat exports are plunging at the height of the traditional shipping season as escalating attacks on commercial vessels and port infrastructure leave both Russia and Ukraine struggling to get their harvests to international markets. Fresh vessel-tracking data compiled by AXSMarine and published by Greek shipbroker Ursa show wheat loadings across the Black Sea …

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