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Evidence emerges linking Chinese ship to cable damage in Baltic Sea
Chinese bulk carrier “Yi Peng 3” suspected of damaging underwater cables in the Baltic Sea due to twisted anchor.

85 million tons of cargo transported via the Ukrainian maritime corridor
During the operation of the sea corridor, more than 3,000 vessels have used its capabilities.

Turkey has abolished import duties on sunflower seeds
The duty was reduced to zero due to the decline in the world’s sunflower yield and the increase in seed prices.

IMO strengthens technical assistance for the operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor
At the 133rd session of the IMO, Ukraine called for the introduction of constant monitoring of the security situation in the Black Sea-Azov region.

Trump chose a financier who did not serve in the military as head of the US Navy
President-elect Donald Trump is set to nominate financier and donor John Phelan to head the U.S. Navy.

Ukraine has exported over 17 million tons of grain since the beginning of the season
The volume of exports of Ukrainian agricultural products in the 2024/2025 MY is 5 million tons higher than last year.

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The Netherlands has withdrawn from its fleet a minesweeper that will join the Ukrainian Navy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.