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The anniversary of the Russian attack on the Ukrainian ship “Pavlo Vereshchagin”: what it was like
Today marks 24 years since the day when a Russian missile attacked a Ukrainian civilian ship.
An efficient logistics solution from Global Ocean Link: containerized transport to the EU, as an alternative in the conditions of borders blockade
Blockade of the borders with Poland is a problem that has gone far beyond the logistics topic and has moved into the political and diplomatic sphere. However, it is primarily Ukrainian manufacturers and logistics companies that suffer from it. And while this issue becomes the object of numerous manipulations in the above-mentioned areas, it must…
One hundred marine drones and 87 satellites Prytula: how much are the confiscated yachts of the Russian Federation worth
USM analyzed how much all the confiscated yachts of Russians and collaborators are worth — and what they can be bought for.
Complete blocking of the Polish border: are Ukrainian carriers ready?
On February 14, the Polish trade union NSZZ RI “Solidarność” as part of a 30-day general strike by farmers announced that all border crossings between Poland and Ukraine would be blocked. As of the morning of February 29, there were about 2,200 trucks in the queue at the checkpoints “Krakivets”, “Jagodzin” and “Rava-Ruska”. Currently, the situation does not change.
Could Russia be brought to justice for war crimes at sea?
At the time when Russia is shelling civilian ships, and the UN Security Council is more like a circus performance, it is worth turning to historical examples and international legislation. USM discusses Russia’s violations of the rules of war at sea, the San Remo Directive, and possible liability for crimes against shipping.
Shipping under threat: The Red Sea crisis is changing maritime transport
The crisis in the Red Sea has been going on for more than three months. Regular attacks on ships by the Houthis cause serious alarm in the world community, as it is not only about international security, but also about challenges for the transport and logistics industry. At the same time, the crisis also affected agricultural exports from Ukraine.
“We are betting on increasing the non-self-propelled fleet.” Interview with the head of the UDS Dmytro Moskalenko
Read about the main achievements, changes and plans of the UDS for this year in the USM interview with the head of the UDS Dmytro Moskalenko.
Hospital ships: what are they doing in Gaza and do Ukraine need them?
Hospital ships become relevant during major wars. They saved soldiers and civilians in the 19th century, during the First and Second World Wars, etc. Unfortunately, they have to be mentioned now as well.
USM explains the role of hospital ships in wars, mentions the humanitarian disaster in the Middle East and considers whether Ukraine needs such ships.
Shipping in wartime: how the compensation mechanism for damaged ships works
The Russian war in Ukraine provoked many challenges for the shipping industry. In particular, the danger to ships in the Black Sea forced the Ukrainian government to look for ways to solve the problem. Yes, already in summer, the Cabinet of Ministers introduced the Procedure, which regulates the provision of compensation to shipowners and not only that.
A symbol of the Ukrainian revolution: the history of the Ukrainian People’s Republic battleship “Volya”
Exactly 106 years ago, the battleship “Volya” joined the Ukrainian fleet. USM commemorates the history of this legendary ship, and how the dreadnought with the proverbial name became a symbol of the Ukrainian revolution.
