
Black Sea grain freight is in a seasonal slowdown in October 2025, with demand driven by early grain (wheat, barley) shipments remaining low. Shipowners expect rates to rise late October or early November as corn volumes enter the market.
Ukrainian grain corridor operations continue despite attacks on port infrastructure, and Greater Odesa and Danube port transshipment rose 6–8% year-on-year in September and early October.
Surplus Black Sea tonnage keeps freight costs soft for now, but expected corn-driven rate increases could raise delivered feed grain costs into November.
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