Black Sea grain exports are facing fresh constraints as record-low Danube levels restrict flows through Romania just as escalating Russian strikes divert Ukrainian grain from Odesa and other ports. The Danube River, a vital route for grain shipments, has seen water levels plummet due to drought conditions.
The reduced water levels are causing significant delays and logistical challenges for grain exporters, who rely on the Danube to transport cargo from Romania to the Black Sea. As tensions escalate in the region, the situation is further complicated by the diversion of Ukrainian grain from Odesa and other ports, exacerbating the pressure on the Danube route.