Ukrainian ports almost deserted

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 16 Dec 2018 by Alex Teddy
Since Ukrainian warships were seized by Russia in November traffic to and from the ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk has almost stopped. Russia allows merchant ships to sail through the Kerch Strait that connects the ports to the Black Sea. However, inspections in the Kerch Strait often cause delays that cost at least USD 15 000 per ship. The port has seen a 40% decline in metal shipments in the last two weeks. 4000 port workers in Mariupol fear layoffs. The port is 20 km from the conflict zone.

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