Ukraine’s ports reposition amid war

As war continues to reshape Ukraine’s geography, it is also redrawing its maritime map. Once centralized around a handful of traditional ports, the country’s shipping operations are undergoing a remarkable transformation.

Odessa and Chornomorsk are surging in importance, while Izmail, once a strategic outlet in times of crisis, is now on a declining path.

Data from Q1 2024 to Q2 2025 paints a revealing picture according to UNCTAD.