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Reuters: White House seeks plan for possible easing of sanctions against Russia
The United States is developing a plan for the potential easing of sanctions against Russia, in particular on certain legal entities and individuals.
Zelenskyy appointed Zaluzhnyi as permanent representative to the IMO
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Valery Zaluzhnyi as Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
AgroVista has attracted a $5 million loan from Sense Bank
The company noted that the financing will also be used to increase the turnover of its own elevators.
USPA revenues increased by 39% in 2024
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Administration also noted that profit increased by 28% compared to the forecast. As the press service of the agency reported, the net financial result exceeded expectations by 2.6 times. “The enterprise managed to ensure stable operation of the port infrastructure, which was reflected in the financial indicators,” the USPA noted. In…
Freight rates for grain exports from Ukraine have increased
Shipowners managed to slightly increase freight rates for vessels exporting Ukrainian grain.
The court will consider the case regarding the scheme of Odesa Customs and an agricultural exporter
An indictment was sent to the court against two current and three former officials of the Odesa Customs Service and the director of the exporting company.
Russian company denies losing contract to manage Tartus port in Syria
A Russian company said it was continuing to operate Syria’s Tartus port despite reports of a deal being scrapped.
Kernel plants have been idle since the beginning of the year due to a shortage of sunflower seeds
In January-February 2025, four plants of the agricultural holding Kernel were idle or significantly underutilized.
Kernel capitalization increased by more than 3%
However, the share prices of Ukrainian agroholdings on stock exchanges began to decline after a long growth.
Russia has withdrawn some of its “shadow fleet” companies abroad
Russia has transferred some of the companies that operate the so-called shadow fleet vessels transporting oil abroad.
MSC vessel damaged in ballistic attack in Odesa port
As a result of the Russian ballistic attack on the port of Odesa, two merchant ships with civilian cargo were damaged.
Russians hit Odesa with ballistic missiles: foreign vessel damaged
Russian troops launched a ballistic missile strike on Odesa’s port infrastructure.
India’s oil imports from Russia fall to two-year low
India has cut its crude oil imports from Russia to their lowest level in two years due to sanctions.
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.
