BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 03:18:00
But right now, the russian navy is blockading ports all along this coastline. millions of tons of grain arejust not leaving. and the question is, what will happen to international supply routes should this war continue, and if russia takes control this region? ukraine's supply chains have ground to a halt. food from this warehouse goes to countries like egypt, lebanon, and saudi arabia, which are experiencing price hikes. but traders are scared to bring their precious cargo here because of the war. this shipping company says a nearby port has 12 stranded ships with some 400,000 tons of grain. ...