September 29 is an important date in the history of the island of Tuzla and the whole of Ukraine. It was on this day in 2003 that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine over the construction of a dam erupted, escalating tensions between the two states and having serious long-term geopolitical consequences, including the annexation of Crimea and the current full-scale war.

USM tells about the background of the conflict, the development of events in Tuzla and their infamous conclusion.

One of the most important shipping arteries in the world has been the center of an intense geopolitical struggle for 75 years. Read about how the Taiwan Strait has become the center of competition for world markets, why its status still cannot be determined, and what the “last Chinese warning” is all about in the USM article.

After the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, agricultural products became the main export flow of Ukraine. Because of the blocked ports, we had no opportunity to export metal products and ore, which are usually transported by sea. After the signing of the Grain Agreement, Ukraine got the opportunity to export only grain products by…

USM analyzed the financial performance of leading shipping companies for the first six months of 2024.

In 2024, international shipping continues to face serious challenges. The main difficulties for the market are caused by fluctuating demand for container transportation, rising fuel costs and, above all, the protracted crisis in the Red Sea.

The issue of safety has always occupied the most important place in shipping. The industry is constantly looking for new ways to improve cargo transportation — from protecting cargo from theft and damage to combating piracy and creating a safe environment for the crew.

During the meeting with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Turkey once again announced the work on the revival of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

USM considers whether Ukraine needs this, and why such statements are being made despite the successful operation of the maritime corridor.