Initial freight rates for grain carriers are $95–105/ton, but delays at the Suez Canal can increase actual costs to $115–120/ton or more. For sellers, this means considering not only the freight rate but also the risk of vessel delays.
Reports of a possible minimum W160 requirement for wheat in Egyptian government procurement have heightened focus on grain baking properties. Ukrainian sellers should verify laboratory indicators against buyer specifications before contract signing.
Freight rates from Ukrainian Danube ports to Egypt, according to ASAP Agri, reached $90–95/ton as of August 31. Over 10 days, this increase is estimated at about $27/ton, intensifying pressure on export margins and prompting more careful logistics planning when selling grain.
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