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EBA calls for reducing rail fare increases from 30% to 5–10%
Business proposes to limit the increase to 5-10% after open consultations, as a sharp increase in tariffs may reduce the cargo base and reduce exports.
Nibulon exported 3.15 million tons in the 2025/26 marketing year
In 2025/26 MY Nibulon increased exports to 3.15 million tons against 2.39 million tons in MY 24/25 (+32%).
Preparations for reorganization underway at the port of Pivdennyi
SE “MTP “Pivdennyi” continues the set of measures necessary for work in the new organizational and legal form.
UAV Forces hit nine tankers of the Russian shadow fleet in the Sea of Azov overnight
Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces on the night of July 8 hit nine tankers of the Russian shadow fleet in the Sea of Azov.
Japan has banned the supply of aviation fuel to Russia via third countries and STS transshipments
The ban on the export of aviation fuel to Russia applies not only to direct deliveries, but also to shipments through third countries and ship-to-ship transshipment.
The Ministry of Development will seek funding to restore private port infrastructure
Port businesses will be able to submit their projects to attract international funding to restore damaged infrastructure.
Greek companies earned almost $4 billion from transporting Russian oil in three years
Greek shipping companies have earned almost $4 billion from transporting Russian oil since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine.
UDS announced 5 million euros in profits for January-May
The Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company reported a profit of 5 million euros in the first five months of 2026.
Russian ship with looted grain heads to Turkey
The bulk carrier “Zaid” loaded with stolen grain in occupied Sevastopol.
Over 60 dead cetaceans found on the coast of Odesa region
Within 40 days, 67 bodies of dead cetaceans were found in the Odesa region, which died due to the actions of the Russian Federation.
Old tankers, warships and how the shadow fleet threatens the Baltic. Interview with Greenpeace Ukraine Director Natalia Gozak
In early July, Greenpeace activists went to the Baltic Sea to document the “Kira K” tanker of the so-called “shadow fleet,” which is under sanctions. Soon, a Russian warship accompanying the tanker approached the activists and began to warn Greenpeace.
The campaign was attended by Natalia Gozak, the director of Greenpeace Ukraine, who documented the entire incident involving the Russian warship. USM spoke with the activist about what the “Kira K” incident shows, why the ship’s appearance near the tanker is an important signal for the countries of the Baltic region, and what environmental risks such shipments pose.
UAV Forces hit eight tankers of the Russian shadow fleet in one night
On the night of July 7, pilots of the Kairos unit of the 414th separate brigade “Birds of Madyar” hit eight tankers of the Russian shadow fleet that were transporting fuel.
Russian oil prices fall to pre-war levels in Middle East
In the first days of July, the average price of Urals in Russia’s western ports was $41.66 per barrel — significantly below the budgeted $59.
The Russian bulk carrier Panormitis was never able to unload the stolen Ukrainian grain at any port
The thief vessel returned to the port of Kavkaz after unsuccessful attempts to sell grain to Israel and Turkey.
In 2026, Russia attacked merchant vessel more than 70 times, — Kuleba
Ukraine has called on the International Maritime Organization to strengthen counteraction to Russian attacks on civilian shipping and the activities of the Russian shadow fleet.
Ukraine has increased rail grain exports across the western border
In June, the volume of grain cargo transfer by rail increased on the borders with Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.
Grain exports fell to 41.1 million tons
Despite the drop in physical volume from 46.7 to 41.1 million tons, in monetary terms, exports, including processed products, have hardly changed.
Almost 50% of agricultural companies may lose the status of critical enterprises
The number of agricultural companies that have the status of critical enterprises may decrease by 44% due to the latest innovations.