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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.

Drone attack on Russian port of Tuapse: two ships damaged
As a result of the recent attack by unknown drones on the Russian port of Tuapse, two ships were damaged.

Estonia continues cooperation with Ukraine on the restoration of the maritime industry
Estonia and Ukraine continue to coordinate efforts to restore maritime infrastructure.

USPA audit launched: special attention will be paid to finances and procurement
The USPA and the State Audit Service of Ukraine have launched an audit, which will examine the administration’s procurement, finances, and property management.

Low freight rates force shipowners to subsidize trade
Freight rates for grain transportation from the Black Sea region have already fallen below operating costs.

Czech and Slovak farmers blocked border crossing due to imports from Ukraine
Czech and Slovak farmers disrupted border crossings to protest imports from Ukraine and South America.

Turkey increases imports of Ukrainian corn ahead of new quota
Turkish importers are actively buying up Ukrainian corn, trying to catch up with the possible introduction of a new import quota with reduced duties.

Ukraine is negotiating the presence of allies in the Black Sea — MFA
Kyiv is discussing with partners the possibility of deploying an allied contingent in the Black Sea and Ukrainian skies within the framework of future security guarantees.

USPA will purchase an ice-class tugboat as part of an international project
SE “USPA” announced the first procurement within the framework of the international project RELINC.

More than 50% of Russia’s shadow fleet is already under sanctions, presidential spokesman says
Taking into account the recently introduced sanctions against the “shadow fleet”, the restrictions affected more than 50% of vessels transporting oil from the Russian Federation.

Russia and Iraq signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of maritime transport
Russia and Iraq have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of maritime transport.

A soldier who passed intelligence about the port of Odesa to the enemy will be tried
The serviceman had pro-Russian views and also passed on intelligence about the Defense Forces and infrastructure facilities to the enemy.

North Korea transported some troops to Russia by sea
North Korea has been ferrying hundreds of its troops to Russia by sea, satellite images show.

Russian ship Sparta IV completes loading in Tartus
The loading of a Russian military transport ship, which is evacuating equipment after the fall of the Assad regime, is being completed in the Syrian port of Tartus.

Algeria purchased up to 170 thousand tons of Black Sea wheat
Algeria’s state grain agency bought a large batch of wheat in a tender held on February 25.

Transportation of grain by rail to ports has become cheaper
Prices for grain transportation within the country have fallen due to reduced demand and reduced border clearance.

Iran forced to compete with Russia for sanctioned tankers
Iranian oil flows could be cut by increased demand for tankers that are not currently under sanctions.

Ukrainian group donated over 800 thousand UAH for boats for Defense Intelligence
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine received over 800 thousand UAH for boats from Ukrainian musicians.

DTEK plans to import LNG: first contract may be signed in April
Ukrainian energy holding DTEK is in talks with suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG).