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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.

Fuel from ports with the risk of Russian origin again on the Ukrainian market
New routes for diesel imports via Turkish and Georgian ports have re-emerged on the Ukrainian market amid price competition.

Lithuanian President: EU must strike at Russia’s “shadow fleet” and the Kremlin’s entire energy sector
Gitanas Nauseda called for the maximum expansion of sanctions against Russian banks, energy companies and ships that circumvent restrictions.

Attack on Ukrainian Navy corvette: four Ukrainian traitors reported for suspicion
The members of the Voluntary People’s Brigade “Rubizh”, who took part in the seizure of the Naval Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Sevastopol, were informed of the suspicion.

Kernel shares on the Warsaw Stock Exchange fell by 5.3%
Last week, the share price of the agricultural holding Kernel on the Warsaw Stock Exchange continued to decline.

Koval: Ukraine has almost returned to historical export routes via sea
Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 94% of agricultural products were exported by sea, today – 90%.

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy is changing the mechanism for determining minimum export prices from June
Following business appeals, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy is changing its approach to setting minimum prices for agricultural exports.

The world must strike at the “shadow fleet” to stop the war, — Zelenskyy
The President of Ukraine stressed that blocking Russian schemes to circumvent oil restrictions is the key to stopping the war.

Russian tankers still make direct trips to EU ports
Russian tankers with Russian oil are still making direct flights to the ports of the European Union. This was reported by the head of the Monitoring Group of the Institute of Black Sea Strategic Studies, Andriy Klymenko. “In the 4th year of the Great War in Europe, we still have direct flights of tankers with…

Transshipment capacity in Ukraine is now twice as large as grain, — Nibulon
The agricultural company shared the opinion that the logistics market in Ukraine is facing huge problems due to the decrease in grain volumes.

Defense Intelligence agents disrupted arms supply from South Africa to Russia on a ship, media reports
The Main Intelligence Directorate has conducted a number of operations in South Africa in recent years to prevent the supply of weapons to Russia.

Two Kernel terminals signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Black Sea City Council
The partnership involves the development of urban infrastructure and support for joint social projects in the community.

Invaders dismantle Ukrainian ship for spare parts in Sevastopol
The Russians have turned the captured BDK “Konstantin Olshansky” into a “donor” for the technically worn-out Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation.

EU countries plan to purchase new submarines and boats to deter Russia
Poland, Lithuania and Latvia are considering the possibility of purchasing new submarines and combat boats to strengthen the deterrence of Russian ships in the Baltic Sea.

Anniversary of the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovska hydroelectric power station: Ukraine continues to eliminate the consequences
Two years ago, on June 6, 2023, the Russians blew up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station, which led to the flooding of cities and villages, the death of people and the destruction of ecosystems.

The invaders’ gas platform caught fire after a battle in the Black Sea
A fire was detected on one of the platforms used by the occupiers for military purposes.

Ukraine and Norway extended the “transport visa-free regime” until the end of the year
The liberalization of freight transportation between Ukraine and Norway has been officially extended until December 31, 2025.

Ukraine and Estonia have agreed to cooperate on IT solutions for the maritime sector
The Shipping Administration and the Estonian Center for International Development (ESTDEV) have signed a memorandum of cooperation.

Ukrainian exporters will lose $800 million due to the abolition of “trade visa-free regime,” — NBU
Due to the cancellation of the “visa-free trade” with the European Union, Ukrainian exporters will lose approximately $800 million by the end of the year.