Shift of Russian grain exports to northern ports raises logistics costs by $18–25 per ton

Russian grain exports have shifted from Black Sea ports toward northern and Baltic routes, with shipments via Murmansk costing an additional $18–25 per ton. In October, grain handling at Novorossiysk plunged to 59,600 tons from 1.7 million tons a year earlier, while seaborne exports in the first 20 days fell 75%; increased Baltic port volumes did not offset the decline.

Export destinations narrowed, and storage facilities in southern regions were reported to be operating at 88–91% capacity.