10:56 - 14.09.2026

---

September 14, Fineko/abc.az. Facing major logistical bottlenecks in the Black Sea due to damaged port infrastructure, Russia is actively developing alternative grain export routes toward the Far East.

According to Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut, millions of tons are being redirected through the Baltic and Caspian Seas, alongside transit routes via Kazakhstan. Moscow is also negotiating with Beijing to enable the transit of Russian grain through Chinese territory to reach markets in Southeast Asia.

The Black Sea region traditionally accounts for over 70% of Russian grain exports, making current shipping disruptions particularly impactful during the peak harvest season. Logistics via the Baltic are also tightening, as Latvia moves to impose a 300% tariff on Russian and Belarusian grain transit. Industry experts note that while Far Eastern and Northern corridors offer critical relief, they can only offset a fraction of the deep-water capacity lost in the south.