Abroad
Trade turnover of agricultural products between Ukraine and the EU increased by 35%
During 8 months, the trade turnover between Ukraine and the European Union reached 9.2 billion dollars.
Russian vessels will not be allowed to enter EU ports
Since April 8, 2023, russian ships will not be accepted in the ports of the countries of the European Union.
Germany may lift the ban on gas and oil production on the shelf
The German government may lift the ban on shale gas and oil production in the North and Baltic seas.
Hong Kong “sheltered” the yacht of a russian oligarch
The US State Department criticized the Hong Kong authorities for allowing the luxury yacht “Nord” belonging to the sanctioned russian oligarch Oleksiy Mordashov to dock in its waters.
Maersk shares fell by 38%, and profits increased to almost $30 billion
AP Moller-Maersk A/S is experiencing its most profitable year in its 118-year history. At the same time, this is the worst year in a decade – if you judge the performance of stocks.
Albania and Greece could not agree in maritime borders
Albania and Greece have not reached an agreement on the maritime borders between the countries.
The freight of floating LNG terminals in Europe is becoming more expensive
Freight rates for floating regasification units (FSRUs) in Europe have risen sharply this year.
Russia resumes gas supplies to Italy
The russian monopolist “Gazprom” is resuming gas supplies through Austria to Italy.
Norway has restricted the calls of russian fishing vessels to its ports
The Norwegian government has announced that it will limit the right of russian fishing vessels to enter the country’s ports.
MSC was caught in a political scandal
Private shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has found itself at the center of a scandal due to its management’s ties to the Macron administration.