Russian Grain Terminals Restrict Truck Deliveries Amid Ukraine Drone Campaign
Three major Russian Black Sea grain terminals, NZT and KSK in Novorossiysk and ZTKT in Taman, are limiting grain deliveries by truck due to Ukraine's expanding drone campaign against Russian ports. These terminals, which collectively handle about 40% of Russia's annual seaborne grain exports, are facing logistical challenges as grain normally shipped through the Sea of Azov is rerouted to these deepwater ports. The restrictions are a response to increased shipping risks and the overwhelming of truck-receiving capacity at these facilities. The situation is exacerbated by a smaller Russian wheat crop, which is expected to reduce exports significantly.