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Prospects of the container market of Ukraine: what was discussed at the Expert Talks forum by EBA and GOL
USM publishes insights from the discussion “Expert Talks: Results, pitfalls and new horizons of container traffic”, organized by the EBA Transport Working Group and Global Ocean Link.

USPA raised the dredger “Ingulsky”, which was previously damaged during work at the mouth of the Bystre Estuary
The USPA reported that the dredger was successfully raised – the vessel is currently awaiting inspection.

Third tanker from Arctic LNG-2 arrives in China despite sanctions
A third tanker carrying gas from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 project has arrived in China.

A Russian man who purchased underwater reconnaissance equipment for Russia was convicted in Germany
The Frankfurt am Main regional court has sentenced a Russian citizen to almost five years in prison for illegally exporting dual-use goods to the Russian Federation.

Odesa Port Operators Appeal to Authorities Over Ukrzaliznytsia Tariffs
Port operators of the Odesa Sea Port have collectively appealed to the authorities over the cost of transporting goods by rail to the ports.

Germany and France propose EU sanctions against Lukoil
Berlin and Paris insist on including the Russian oil company Lukoil and its trading “subsidiary” Litasco in the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia.

Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has exported goods worth $26.3 billion
The total trade turnover for the first eight months of 2025 is $78.9 billion, of which goods were imported for a total of $52.6 billion, and exported for $26.3 billion.

Russia could not save the shipyard occupied in Crimea, so it is going to sell it
The United Shipbuilding Corporation of Russia (USC) is preparing a list of shipyards for sale, and then will coordinate it with the Russian government to sell off the enterprises.

EU considers tightening sanctions against “shadow fleet” and ban on insurance of Rosneft tankers, — Bloomberg
In the new package of sanctions, the EU is also considering new measures against Russia’s “shadow fleet”, oil traders in third countries and a possible ban on reinsurance of tankers carrying Russian oil.

The second tanker from the sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 has arrived in China
The second LNG tanker from Russia’s Arctic LNG-2 project, which is under Western sanctions, has arrived at a Chinese port.

Kernel shares continued to fall
In general, during the week, the share price of Ukrainian agricultural companies traded on stock exchanges decreased.

Russia presented the “Aurelia” system to protect against Ukrainian naval drones
“Aurelia” is planned to be installed near strategic facilities to create protective zones from sea drones and boats.

Vessels are waiting in ports: soybean and rapeseed exports have stopped due to tariffs
Soybean and rapeseed shipments were effectively blocked after the introduction of a 10% export duty.

Oil prices rise on expectations of new sanctions against Russia
The market reacted to the possibility of new US and EU sanctions against Russian crude oil.

Neizhpapa discussed with allies the strengthening of the capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy in Paris
The parties discussed threats from the maritime direction and Ukraine’s needs to strengthen the fleet.

Large-scale fire extinguished in the port of Chornomorsk (photo)
Yesterday afternoon, a conveyor belt caught fire in the port area in the city of Chornomorsk.

Odesa court seizes 5.4 thousand tons of agricultural products at the port of Pivdennyi
According to Bureau of Economic Security materials, the city court in the Odesa region seized soybeans that traders were trying to illegally export to Egypt through the port of Pivdennyi.

Oil spill response training held in the waters of the Odesa port (photo)
A series of practical trainings were conducted to increase the level of environmental safety in the Odesa Sea Port area.

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia discussed the restoration of maritime infrastructure
The International Conference focused on raising funds for restoration, as well as strengthening cooperation in the field of shipbuilding and ship repair.