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In November, Russia increased sea exports of petroleum products by 18%
Russian oil product exports rose more than 18% in November from a month earlier.

Freight rates in the ports of Odesa region have decreased
As of November 27, freight rates from both the Danube and Odesa ports have decreased.

The Netherlands has withdrawn from its fleet a minesweeper that will join the Ukrainian Navy
The Royal Netherlands Navy has officially decommissioned the Alkmaar-class minesweeper Makkum (M857). After maintenance, the ship will be transferred to the Ukrainian Navy. This was reported by the Dutch Ministry of Defense. Makkum has completed almost 40 years of service in the Dutch Navy. During this time, the ship participated in numerous international exercises and…

The Shipping Administration appointed the first deputy head
There have been personnel changes in the Shipping Administration – appointment to the position of First Deputy Head.

Grain unloading at the ports of Great Odesa is decreasing for the third week in a row
Last week, the unloading rate of grain carriers in the deep-water ports of the Odesa region fell by 5.05%.

In the Odesa region, the financial director of a grain exporting company will be tried for failure to pay 8 million UAH in taxes
The Bureau of Economic Security has filed an indictment against the CFO of an exporting company, who evaded taxes in particularly large amounts.

Kachka: Agricultural exports to grow in 2025
The Ukrainian government predicts growth in exports for 2025 — despite challenges in the agricultural sector.

Historic decision: Court in Vienna rejects Russia’s attempt to seize UDS property
An Austrian court has recognized Ukraine as a co-owner of UDS real estate, which has been in joint ownership since the times of the USSR.

EU prepares sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet and LNG projects
The permanent representatives of the European Union countries will soon consider the 15th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Norway will allocate $4.5 million for the Grain from Ukraine initiative
Norway is allocating an additional 50 million Norwegian kroner ($4.5 million) to the Grain from Ukraine initiative.

Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine granted permission to MSC to acquire terminal in the Port of Hamburg
The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has adopted two decisions on the sale of a stake in the port of Hamburg to the container carrier MSC.

Kazakhstan will reduce oil transit through Russia by 80%
Kazakhstan may sharply increase crude oil exports from the Turkish port of Ceyhan, bypassing Russia.

Trump administration plans to lift LNG export moratorium
The transition team of the new US President Donald Trump is working on an order to lift the moratorium on issuing licenses for LNG exports.

Denmark will promote the development of Ukrainian maritime logistics
The team of the Ministry of Development, government officials and business representatives of Denmark held a meeting during which they discussed cooperation.

New sanctions package will ban 45 Russian tankers from entering EU ports
The European Union is proposing to tighten restrictions on Russian oil tankers as part of its 15th round of sanctions.

The invaders no longer hide the export of stolen grain to “friendly countries”
The Russians have announced plans to export stolen Ukrainian grain from the Kherson region through Crimea to “friendly countries.”

Ukrainian Interlegal helped a client minimize losses from the shelling of a ship by the Houthis
The law firm Interlegal told how it helped a shipowner whose vessel was attacked by the Houthis in the Gulf of Aden.

Zelenskyy commented on Britain’s new sanctions against Russian tankers
The President of Ukraine reacted to the introduction of the next sanctions by the United Kingdom against the vessels of the so-called shadow fleet of Russia.