Ukraine transports 162 mln tonnes of cargo via Black Sea corridor

KIEV, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- More than 162 million tonnes of cargo have been transported through the Ukrainian Black Sea corridor over more than two years of its operation, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported Tuesday, citing a senior official.

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba said the amount included 98 million tonnes of grain, adding that the nation's grain and vegetable oil have been delivered to 55 countries via the route.

Nearly 7,000 vessels have used the shipping corridor since it was established in August 2023, Kuleba said.

Despite persistent military threats to the corridor, Ukraine maintains maritime exports while strengthening the security of the seaports, he said.

"Backup power sources are being deployed, cogeneration units are being installed, and critical infrastructure is being modernized. Ports are adapting to operate under conditions of energy constraints and combined attacks," Kuleba said. ■