Three major Russian grain export terminals on the Black Sea restrict grain deliveries by truck as shipping risks increase, according to five industry sources cited by Reuters. The sources say the terminals limit intake because of concerns about safety and disruption for vessels operating in the Black Sea, where conditions are affected by the ongoing conflict.
The reporting also links the change to shifts in logistics after restrictions on shipping through the Sea of Azov. Russia restricted grain shipping via the Sea of Azov earlier this month following Ukrainian drone attacks on several Russian grain vessels using that route. The Sea of Azov handles about a quarter of Russia’s grain exports.
With Sea of Azov routes constrained, grain flows move toward other pathways, including Black Sea terminals. As a result, the affected terminals reduce truck intake, reflecting both increased demand from rerouted shipments and heightened uncertainty for sea transport. The sources do not provide the specific identities of the terminals or the exact volume limits.
