Russia resorts to ship-to-ship transfer to deal with increased grain export

Bloomberg reports that Russian grain traders are increasingly using ship-to-ship transfers because Black Sea deep-water ports have reached capacity. Novorossiysk Grain Plant moved to a 24-hour schedule, and volumes have at times exceeded recommended equipment capacity.

Azov ports load about 5,000 tonnes per ship, while Kerch Strait vessels take up to 75,000 tonnes.