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Since the beginning of the year, 4.5 million tons of cargo were transported along the Dnipro
Following the results of five months, cargo transportation along the Dnipro amounted to 4.49 million tons. This is 60.8% (or 2.2 million tons) more than in the same period in 2020.

Yuzhny port will complete the construction of a new warehouse in this year
SE MTP “Yuzhny” is expanding its warehouse space. The construction of an open storage warehouse has begun on berth № 9. The construction is planned to be completed in the third quarter of this year.

“Todays grain market is our future for the next 10 years,” – Deputy Minister of Economy Taras Kachka
Within the context of the international company of grain conference ”Grain Ukraine”, the second
session has started under the name of ”Export potential of Ukrainian grain in the new season.”

Kernel plans to increase grain exports to 10 million tons
In the new financial year, Kernel intends to increase grain exports from Ukraine from 8.5 million tons to 10 million tons.

The Cabinet of Ministers determined the boundaries of the water areas of the seaports of Izmail, Reni and Olvia
At a meeting on Wednesday, June 2nd, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine determined the boundaries of the water areas of the seaports of Izmail, Reni and the specialized seaport of Olvia.

Neptune Lines among the 1% of the most sustainable companies in the world
The Greek Neptune Lines was awarded the EcoVadis medal, respectively, the company has entered the ranking of the most reliable in the world.

Severe drought in Brazil: how will this affect Ukrainian exports?
Brazil’s government warns that the country is facing its worst drought in 91 years. USM explains how this caused the price of corn to rise and whether it will affect exports from Ukraine.

“During peak months we load 500-650 thousand tons at roads,” – Nibulon
In Nibulon they said that loading in the roadstead is more economically feasible than in ports.

River pilot services can become a natural monopoly
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine (MIU) has published for discussion a Draft Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers “On the definition of a specialized service provided on inland waterways by natural monopolies entities and subjected to state regulation.”

State stevedore Yuzhniy has signed a contract with Metinvest
Metinvest shall transship at least 1.2 million tons of cargo per month through the State Enterprise MTP “Yuzhniy”.

Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and Ukrzaliznytsia are ready to increase supplies of petroleum products
The producers of petroleum products have assured that they have sufficient potential to increase the production of petroleum products. In turn, the USPA and Ukrzaliznytsya confirmed that they are ready for new volumes of supplies.

Projected yield and export potential: what is the Ukrainian grain market preparing for?
Barva Invest, together with USM, prepared an analytical review of the situation on the grain market: what yields are predicted for Ukrainian farmers, whether the April cold snap will affect the gross harvest, and whether exporters will be able to meet the demand for Ukrainian grain in the world.

Black Sea straits: how vessels pass the Black Sea gates
The Black Sea Straits are the natural “gates” of the Black Sea, the only way to connect the Black Sea countries with the open sea and the world’s oceans.

Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) voted for the dismissal of Krikliy
Today, on May 18th, an extraordinary meeting of Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine of the ninth convocation took place, at which, in particular, the issue of dismissing Vladislav Krykliy from the post of Minister of Infrastructure was considered.

Vladislav Krykliy: what has the Minister of Infrastructure changed in the country’s maritime industry
On Friday, May 14th, the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Vladislav Krykliy submitted his resignation. USM has prepared a chronology of the minister’s activities and achievements, in particular in the field of water transport.

Is the head of Ukravtodor a new Minister of Infrastructure?
At a meeting on May 17th, the government approved the candidacy of the chairman of Ukravtodor Alexander Kubrakov for the post of Minister of Infrastructure.

MOL purchased a hydrogen fueled crane
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Mitsui E&S Machinery, Ltd. signed an agreement, according to which they will use the loading and unloading port equipment on hydrogen fuel.

Five Ukrainian sailors catch malaria, one could not be saved
Cases of imported malaria among sailors have become more frequent in Ukraine.