Ukraine Eyes Moldova Rail Route as Russian Strikes Put Grain Exports Under Pressure

Ukraine is exploring a rail route through Moldova to Romania as Russian attacks threaten Black Sea grain exports. Kyiv has asked Chisinau for a 50% freight discount, while Moldova seeks guaranteed cargo volumes. The proposed corridor could move up to 4.5 million metric tons annually.

Ukraine is considering shipping grain by rail through Moldova as a more secure export option than by sea and has asked authorities in Chisinau for a low freight tariff, sources ‌in both countries said Monday. Exports from Ukrainian ports by way of the Black Sea, including a "security corridor" taking them to Romania, h

KYIV/CHISINAU, Aug 10 - Ukraine is considering shipping grain by rail through Moldova as a more secure export option than by sea and has asked authorities in Chisinau for a low freight tariff, sources in both countries said on Monday.

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine, Moldova consider shipping grain by rail through Moldova, sources say  Reuters