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Russia has spent $14 billion on its “shadow fleet” over the past three years
Over the past three years, Russia has spent $14 billion on the purchase of just over 400 tankers for its so-called “shadow fleet.”
The Hague court rejected Russia’s request to disqualify a judge in the case of the capture of Ukrainian sailors
The Hague Arbitration Court has rejected Russia’s request to challenge a judge in the case of Ukrainian sailors in the Kerch Strait.
Concessionaire of Kherson MTP: the port must be built from scratch
The concessionaire of the Kherson Port stated that it has been insisting on the creation of a working group for 2.5 years.
ARMA: two barges on Prozorro await manager
Two non-self-propelled cargo barges have been put up for sale in the Prozorro system to find a manager.
European Commission prepares new sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Restrictions are being prepared against 150 tankers that help the Kremlin circumvent restrictions and continue to finance the war.
Lithuania wants to produce naval drones: one for itself, one for Ukraine
Lithuania wants to launch the production of naval drones according to the “1+1” scheme: one for itself and one for Ukraine.
Lawyers helped stop the imposition of towing services by the state stevedore
In Ukraine, lawyers helped a shipowner defend his right to independently choose a towing operator in one of the ports.
Ukrainian Navy soldiers return from Russian captivity
After Russian captivity, another 205 Ukrainian defenders returned to Ukraine, including soldiers from the Naval Forces.
Polish carriers announced a protest at the border with Ukraine
Polish carriers are preparing a new protest on the road to the “Yagodyn-Dorohusk” checkpoint. This was reported by the Committee for the Protection of Transport Carriers and Employers of Poland. The protest is planned to be held on May 12. “We expect that the case will go to court,” said the representative of the committee, Rafal Mekler….
Cargo insurance in wartime: risks, practice and real protection mechanisms
During the period of global upheavals caused by a full-scale war, cargo insurance issues have gained new importance for Ukrainian exporters. If earlier the main concern of businesses was the amount of policy costs, today their predictability, consistency of rules and real effectiveness of insurance coverage have come to the fore.
Moldova approves implementation of second phase of Giurgiuleşti port pier construction
The second phase will add another 70 meters of quay wall, and will also allow for an increase in transshipment capacity.
Navy sailors shot down nine martyrs at night
On the evening of May 6, Russia once again attacked Odesa region using Shahed strike drones.
Defense Intelligence announced further improvements to Magura marine drones
The Defense Inteligence advises the enemy not to “relax” in the Black Sea. In particular, they plan to further improve the Magura sea drones.
EU may extend “visa-free trade” for steel and iron from Ukraine for three years
The vote on the introduction of a preferential regime for exports of steel and iron from Ukraine is to take place on May 8.
The Black Sea freight market remains challenging for shipowners
For the most part, freight rates remain at previously achieved levels. In particular, this is influenced by the long-term lack of new cargo applications.
Abandoned Russian tanker to be removed from Poland and disposed of in Denmark
The Port of Gdynia has announced that an abandoned Russian tanker that has been in the port for eight years is ready to be shipped to Denmark.
Fuel oil from Russian tankers found again off the coast of Odesa region
A new area contaminated with fuel oil from Russian tankers that crashed in the Kerch Strait has been found on the coast of the Odesa region.
UZ should not interfere in competition for cargo between ports, — Tkachev
Ukrzaliznytsia should not interfere in the competition for cargo between seaports. Deputy Director of the Department of Transportation Technology and Commercial Work of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia Valeriy Tkachov wrote about this on Facebook. “The difference in the distance of transporting grain cargo from elevators to ports has always been… and will always be… due to their geographical location….
