Lithuania Opens Its Port to Export Ukraine Grain

Ukrainian farmers will be able to use the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda to export corn and other ag commodities, according to the consulting firm APK Inform. The two countries are working to sync railway lines and run shipments through Poland to get to the port.

"We have been cooperating with the Ukrainians for several weeks," said Lithuanian Minister of Transport & Communications Marius Skuodis, who was quoted by APK Inform. "Coordination between railways are the most important."

The Lithuanian Ministry said in a tweet that it is also working closely with the European Union to help transport grain out of Ukraine.

Editor’s Take:

This is reminiscent of U.S. farmers helping each other in time of crisis or need. What a generous gesture on the part of Lithuania to open their ports and rail system to help Ukrainian farmers during this crisis, which will help not only Ukrainian agriculture but those dependent upon their exports. This is truly a genuine humanitarian and economic gesture that will help so many people!