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Ukrainian seafarers will confirm their qualifications at CES tests
On September 1st, an experimental project will start – CES testing of sefarers. It will allow Ukrainian sailors to confirm their qualifications through computer testing.
Kherson authorities intend to involve port operators in the restoration of city roads
The Kherson authorities are considering the possibility of involving port operators to the restoration of the city’s roads, along which trucks move to the grain terminals.
SE SCP “Yuzhny” has exceeded the plan for cargo handling in June
In June, SE SCP “Yuzhny” handled 1.67 million tons of cargo, which is 219 thousand tons (or 15%) more than the planned figures of the enterprise.
Two new fire ignitions occurred at the burning MSC Messina
After a fire on the container vessel MSC Messina on June 25th, two more fire ignitions occurred on the vessel with a crew on board.
Sea Breeze 2021 Exercise kicks off in the Black Sea
Today, on June 28th, the Sea Breeze 2021 exercise, organized by the Ukrainian Naval Forces and the 6th Operational Fleet of the US Navy, begins in the Black Sea.
“Achieve the set goals despite the circumstances”, – Maksym Lapay, Head of the Odesa branch of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority
USM spoke with Maksym Lapay, Head of the Odesa branch of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, about the career, the port and plans for the future.
The Forgotten Port of Khorly: From Foundation and Prosperity to Modernity and Decline
The port (now a sea trade point) of Khorly is located on the shore of the Karkinitsky Gulf of the Black Sea in the Kherson region.
Grain Ukraine: how the grain market future is created
In June the largest meeting of grain market players in 2021 — International Conference Grain Ukraine — hitted its 6th year. 37 speakers and 600 participants gathered in Odessa to find answers: what is the future of the grain market and how to impact it now.
Exporters, competitors and a record harvest of Ukraine’s: outlooks in the new season
Barva Invest together with USM assessed the current situation on the grain market in the European region and analyzed who might be interested in Ukrainian grain and who might compete with us for exporters.
Container train from China arrived in Odesa for the first time
A ceremonial meeting of the train took place today, on June 22nd, at the DP World TIS terminal in the port of Pivdenny. The train itself arrived in Odesa at the Chernomorskaya station on June 19th and delivered 50 containers of groupage cargo.
Transfer of vessels between Ukrainian charterers. How to get around customs reefs?
Director of the customs brokerage and consulting company Port Clearance Alexander Gladilin – about the problems of business with customs and conflicts in customs legislation related to this issue.
What happened to the ferry Greifswald in Chernomorsk? (VIDEO)
This morning, a video appeared on the Internet showing the ferry Greifswald on fire.
Ports and roads in Ukraine: a complex equation with many unknowns
The problem with the highways that lead to the ports of Kherson, Mykolaiv and Mariupol is far from new, but still very urgent. Heavy-duty transport follows city streets to these ports, demolishing roads and causing great inconvenience to local residents.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Parliament) has registered bills for export excess profits for ore and steel
The Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) has registered a number of bills that imply the introduction of a tax on excess profits from the export of commodity.
State Stevedore “Olvia” handled the largest consignment in history
The state enterprise “Stevedoring company “Olvia” has set a new record in freight turnover.
COVID-19 in the ports of China again: what should Ukraine prepare for?
Today, more than 300 container vessels stand by at the approaches to ports around the world. The reason is in the supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, in particular in southern China. USM has spoke with the Ukrainian representatives of ZIM, CMA CGM and Maersk to find out how this will affect our country.
Port Olvia and QTerminals has discussed the start of the concession
The transit period of the concession of the specialized seaport Olvia was discussed by the experts of the port together with the representatives of the concessionaire – QTerminals Olvia LLC.
An electronic customs logbook is being tested in the port of Odesa
The State Customs Service is switching to a test mode of using the “Electronic Logbook of the Checkpoint of Sea Communication”.