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Construction of a “dry” port for the transportation of grain and oilseeds is being completed in Vinnytsia
Lemtrans Group has completed the construction of the second stage of the “dry” port – “Container Terminal Vinnytsia”. The first cargo has already been sent from the CTP to Odesa.

CMA CGM and Medkon Lines will operate in Ukraine for the first time since the start of the full-scale invasion
Container carrier CMA CGM is launching a feeder service between the ports of Odesa, Istanbul and Piraeus.

Defense forces hit Russian ship near Crimea
In Crimea, a Ukrainian drone probably hit the Russian vessel “Fedor Uryupin”.

Nibulon plans to focus on underwater mine clearance in 2025
Nibulon noted that next year they plan to focus on demining waterways, in particular, on the creation of platforms for underwater demining.

Opinion: The EU needs to tighten sanctions against Russian fishing vessels
The Honorary Consul of Ukraine in the Kingdom of the Netherlands believes that the West should tighten sanctions against the Russian fishing industry, in particular, due to the possibility of Russia spying using its fishing vessels.

Agricultural exports from Ukraine to China amounted to $1.25 billion in 10 months
In the first 10 months of this year, agricultural exports from Ukraine to China amounted to $1.25 billion, while imports of agricultural goods from China to Ukraine amounted to over $220 million.

Another “Kalibr” carrier accepted into the Russian fleet
The Russian Black Sea Fleet has received a new “Kalibr” carrier – the small missile and artillery ship “Tucha”.

Switzerland joins new EU sanctions against Russia
The Swiss sanctions mainly targeted Russian defense contractors and shipping companies.

Third voyage in a row: Russian ship with stolen Ukrainian grain heads to Yemen
The Russians are once again transporting stolen Ukrainian wheat from the temporarily occupied areas of the Zaporizhzhia region to the Yemeni Houthis.

Moldova will continue licensing the import of grain and oilseeds
The decision to extend the licensing of grain and oilseed imports is planned to be approved in Moldova by the end of 2024.

Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine’s intentions to supply grain to Syria
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Foreign Ministry to “establish all necessary contacts with representatives of the Syrian people” and hinted at the Grain from Ukraine program.

The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate funds for repairs at the Odesa port
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated 50 million euros of budget support from the European Union for the repair and improvement of port infrastructure.

Russian ship sinks after explosion in Mediterranean Sea
The Russian ship Ursa Major, which was actively used to transport military cargo, sank in the Mediterranean Sea.

Russians repair ship to evacuate Russian troops from Syria
The Defense Intelligence updated information about the “Sparta” ship’s breakdown – the Russian crew was able to fix the problem and continue sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar.

The Ukrainian Navy plans to purchase patrol ships produced in Denmark
Currently, the Ukrainian Navy is studying the possibility of purchasing five new multi-purpose patrol ships manufactured in Denmark.

Ukraine plans to export over 40 million tons of grain in 2024/25 MY
According to the forecast, Ukraine expects to export grain and oilseed crops at the level of 46.9 million tons in the 2024/2025 marketing year (MY).

The property complex of the Black Sea Fishport Administration is being sold for 4 million
The State Property Fund of Ukraine has put up for auction the only property complex of the State Enterprise “Maritime Administration of the Black Sea Fish Port”. The company’s balance sheet includes two tankers and a patrol boat.

UDS appealed to the Cabinet of Ministers due to the increase in Ukrzaliznytsia’s tariff
Ukrzaliznytsia has planned to increase the tariff by almost 40%, which may cause the work of the UDS fleet in the direction of Constanta to stop.