The 700-foot Liberian-flagged ship departed from the Ukrainian port of Odesa carrying corn for Bangladesh, marking a return to normal commercial activity after a Russian naval blockade. Ukraine's seaborne grain and oilseed exports are approaching prewar levels, reaching 27.6 million metric tons in the past six months. While challenges persist, including Russian attacks on port facilities and a smaller harvest, the reopening of the Odesa ports is a significant economic boost for Ukraine. However, analysts caution that ongoing threats and production forecasts may impact future export volumes.