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.

Currently, the Orlivka ferry complex works as a crossing, checkpoint and, at the same time, a cargo terminal. The war also affected the nomenclature of cargo handled at the berths of the complex.

Foreign experts calculated how the increase in the number of maritime crimes is affected by the destruction of fishing grounds, how Somali separatists are fighting crime at sea, and whether the world community will be able to cope with this new threat.