Analytics
OPEC+ will cut oil production: will it save russia?
On Wednesday, October 5, OPEC+ countries agreed to cut oil production to 2 million barrels per day. USM tells how this will affect the West’s plans to impose a “ceiling” on russian oil prices.
Control over Zmiinyi Island is still in the center of attention
Control over the island remains important not only for Ukraine, but also for NATO countries, in particular Romania. Analysts continue to study the geostrategic significance of Zmiinyi, the possibilities for its protection, and are considering means that will help to prevent a re-occupation by russia.
The prices for old tankers increases due to sanctions against russian federation
We are telling why prices for old tankers are rising, how sanctions against russia have affected shipowners, and what to expect from the tanker market at the end of this year.
Shortage of bread and other fakes about grain in Ukraine
The topic of Ukrainian grain exports, in particular after the unblocking of Ukrainian ports, causes numerous discussions. USM debunks myths and explains why there is plenty of grain and bread in Ukraine.
Black Sea ro-ro shipping. Challenges born opportunities
Informall BG cargo analytical bureau studied Black Sea ro-ro & ro-pax market identifying the influence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the regional transport industry.
New transshipment complex in Pivdennyi. An investment near miss?
USPA has announced the construction of a new complex for transshipment of oil and grain in the port of Pivdennyi. USM is investigating the reasonability of the project.
“The warm war”: the trade between the USA and russia
Every month the goods worth more than 1 billion dollars are sent from russia to the US. How can russia use this money and why trading with the USA does not guarantee further economical stability of the terrorist state?
War damages to ports and railways are reimbursed by the state
The Ministry of Infrastructure has published a draft order approving the Procedure for assessing damage caused by Russia to Ukrainian ports in the Danube region.
The agricultural market and the grain corridor: how did the Istanbul agreements affect Ukrainians?
USM investigated the main sentiments of the agricultural market of Ukraine. We tell how farmers were affected by the “grain corridor” and what problems should be solved in order not to get a shortage of grain storage capacities.
Why is Romania inhibiting the development of the port of Constanta
USM tells what is happening now in Romania’s main port, why the private operator of the port is suffering because of bureaucratic delays and how the war in Ukraine has affected the attitude towards representatives of the Port Authority of Constanta.
