KYIV, Ukraine—Ukraine said its first grain shipment since the start of Russia’s invasion had been a success and could lead to a surge in exports to prewar levels within two months, but industry players warned that sizable hurdles remain.
Oleksandr Kubrakov, Ukraine’s infrastructure minister, said 17 vessels loaded with grain were ready to depart the three Ukrainian Black Sea ports operating under a deal agreed upon last month. He said two or three ships will soon begin leaving daily, with a view to traffic ultimately reaching 100 outgoing vessels each month.