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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.

Business urged Ukrzaliznytsia not to raise tariffs for container transportation
EBA expressed concern over the initiative of UZ to increase tariffs for the transportation of goods with a gross weight of more than 26 tons.

EU has published quotas for Ukrainian agricultural products until the end of 2025
The new duty-free export volumes will come into effect on June 6 — they will be applied within the framework of the updated free trade zone regime.

EU extends trade preferences for Ukrainian steel for another three years
The preferential regime will be valid until 2028, but in the event of excessive growth in imports, the European Commission may temporarily suspend its operation.

Ukraine and Romania will jointly build a new bridge across the Danube
The project is expected to shorten logistics routes, strengthen cross-border cooperation and become an important element of the E87 international corridor.

The cost of Ukrainian agricultural exports increased to $432.7 per ton, — Ministry of Agriculture
In May of this year, the value of exports increased to $432.7 per ton. For comparison, in 2024 this figure was $315 per ton.

BIMCO prepares explanations for shipowners regarding new tariffs in US ports
A new document from the shipping association BIMCO aims to remove legal uncertainties in contracts due to the new “Trump port dues” for ships from China.

A dead dolphin was found on the coast of the Odessa region
For the first time since last year, a dead white-beaked dolphin was found near the Tuzly Lymany National Park.