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USA to transfer Mark-6 combat cutters to Ukraine in 2022
Next year, the United States will transfer Mark-6 high-speed combat cutters to Ukraine.
Record freight rates: what is the world preparing for?
Freight rates are breaking all records: at the end of June, six-digit numbers were requested for container vessels with a capacity of 2.8 thousand to 5 thousand TEU. USM figured out what caused the rise in freight rates, why they will not drop in the near future, and what consumers can expect.
The Ministry of Defense has ordered the development of a naval version of the Neptune rocket
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has ordered the development of a naval version of the R-360 rocket of the ZhK-360MC “Neptune” complex for surface ships of the Ukrainian Navy.
New Maritime Coastguard base to be built in Odessa for $ 12 million
A complex for basing and servicing the ship-boat staff, diving and assault training for the maritime guard of the State Border Service in Odesa will be built.
Maersk launches its first petrochemical center in Saudi Arabia
Maersk Saudi Arabia has entered into a strategic partnership with King Abdullah Port to jointly create the Maersk Integrated Logistics Hub. The logistics hub will cover as a hub serving local petrochemical exporters.
The Ministry of Justice recovered almost UAH 3 million of wage arrears from the Reni port
At the end of June, the executive service of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine recovered almost UAH 3 million (USD 109.5 million) from SE «Reni Commercial Sea Port», which the company owed its employees.
Ukrainian shipbuilders carried out orders for the Ministry of Defense and the FSB (Federal Security Service) of the Russian Federation
The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) counterintelligence service exposed the scheme of attracting immigrant workforce from Ukraine by the Russian Federation – they want to use them at the facilities of the Russian military-industrial complex.
Grain harvest in Ukraine may reach a record level
The harvest of grains and oilseeds in Ukraine in 2021 may reach record volumes and exceed 100 million tons.
Part of the funds from the concessions of Ukrainian ports will be spent on their modernization
The Ministry of Infrastructure plans to spend part of the funds that will be received from the port concessions on upgrading the port infrastructure.
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.
