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Most G7 members ready to lower price ceiling for Russian oil without US
Most G7 countries are ready to act independently and lower the “price ceiling” for Russian oil, even if the United States refuses to do so.
Nibulon signed a transshipment contract with the port of Chornomorsk
The company shared that negotiations with other port operators are ongoing.
“Konotop Witch”: the new MAGURA V7 marine drone entered service with the Defense Intelligence
The Defense Intelligence unit of the Ministry of Defense Group 13 has replenished its fleet with a new MAGURA V7 sea drone.
A kamikaze drone washed up on the coast of Istanbul
A drone was discovered on a beach near Istanbul. The find was handed over to military sappers for examination.
What’s wrong with criticism of the Chornomorsk port concession: we analyze fakes and manipulations
In early May, the Ukrainian publication “Telegraf” published two articles on the same day criticizing the terminal concession project in the port of Chornomorsk. Loud statements about the “dismissal of port workers” and “backroom discussions” attracted the attention of other media outlets of a similar nature: the “Fakty”, “Gordon”, UNIAN.
Whether the author of both articles was driven by ordinary ignorance or a more cynical motivation — we do not know. However, we want to explain in an accessible way why such concession statements are fake and manipulated. USM analyzed the manipulative takes from both articles — with the help of Andriy Sokolov, the director of Ukrainian Shipping Magazine.
Bribe of 12 million for a contract with the port of Chornomorsk: the case was referred to court
The company director tried to give a 12 million UAH bribe to get a profitable contract with the state-owned port of Chornomorsk.
Foreign ship detained in Ukraine handed over to ARMA
The court granted the prosecutor’s request to transfer a foreign vessel to the ARMA.
Ukrferry: Ukraine can become one of the ferry transportation hubs on the Black Sea
The shipping company “Ukrferry” has revealed what promising routes for ferries can take through Ukrainian ports.
Port protection increased from 50% to 95%, – Odesa Regional Military Administration
During 2024-2025, the Odesa Regional Military Administration conducted an inspection of ports and increased the level of security from 50% to 95%.
Ukraine will be able to export 22.4 million tons of corn this season — Atria Brokers outlined priority markets
After a drop in supplies in the 2024/25 MY, Ukrainian exporters are focusing on restoring volumes in the new season.
Ukrainian agricultural exporters are looking for new markets due to EU tariffs
Kernel stated that the future alternative to the EU markets is the markets of Asia and North Africa.
US court allows Russian oligarch’s superyacht to be auctioned
A court in New York has allowed the sale of the superyacht Amadea, which is associated with Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov.
Greece proposes to create a corridor between the ports of Odesa and Alexandroupolis
The strategic infrastructure project is to connect the Ukrainian Black Sea region with the southern EU via Bulgaria and Romania.
Deputy “head” of Kherson port reported suspicion
The deputy head of the invaders’ henchman in the Kherson port was reported on suspicion of aiding Russia.
Ships idle in Ukrainian ports due to seasonal pause
The grain shipping market is quiet: exporter activity has decreased, but freight rates remain unchanged.
Nibulon signed a debt restructuring agreement with three banks
Ukrainian agroholding Nibulon has signed a debt restructuring agreement in partnership with three European banks.
Russia is preparing a new scheme for plundering the occupied South — the focus is on the Skadovsk port
Kremlin curators arrived in the temporarily occupied Kherson region to integrate the region into the Russian economy.
Ukrzaliznytsia said whether they will build a Eurorail to the port of Reni
Ukrzaliznytsia commented on the likelihood of building a Euro-gauge between Giurgiuleşti in Moldova and the ports of Reni and Izmail.
