Economy
Black Sea wheat prices have risen to their highest since August 2025 since the start of the Middle East war
Since the end of February, FOB prices in Ukraine and Russia have increased by about $6/t, and freight has also increased with them.
Kernel paid UAH 5.7 billion in taxes to the budget last year
According to the results of 2025, the Kernel agricultural holding paid UAH 5.7 billion in taxes and fees to budgets of all levels.
Grain export rates from Ukraine remain 23% lower than last year
Since the beginning of the 2025/26 marketing year, Ukraine has exported 24.21 million tons of grain and leguminous crops.
Luxembourg court confirms legality of Kernel’s decisions in minority shareholder dispute for the third time
The Luxembourg Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of minority shareholders who attempted to challenge the decision of the Kernel annual general meeting of December 11, 2023.
Russian shipyards continue to use foreign equipment, — Defense Intelligence
The Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense has published a list of foreign equipment used by Russian shipbuilding and ship repair plants.
A Russian ship carrying stolen Ukrainian grain was not accepted at a Turkish port
The bulk carrier Grumant (IMO:9385879) stood under the Russian flag for three weeks, but was never accepted in a Turkish port.
Ukraine’s agricultural exports increased in value by 9.3% at the beginning of 2026
In January-February 2026, Ukraine exported 9.95 million tons of agricultural products worth $4 billion.
The port of Chornomorsk has started selling transshipment services through Prozorro
The Black Sea Port has announced an online auction for the transshipment of mineral fertilizers in the Prozorro system for the first time.
The Coordination Council supported the launch of a pilot project for the development of Danube ports
The initiative provides for a new management model, reinvestment of profits in infrastructure and incentives for transportation to the ports of Izmail and Reni.
What’s happening with freight, the fleet and the Sulina Canal. Interview with Avalon Shipping Operations Manager Kateryna Kononenko
Danube ports remain an important alternative route for Ukrainian exports during the war. At the same time, the transportation market in the region is changing rapidly. It is affected by war risks, the new tariff policy on the Sulina Canal, and the general situation on the freight market.
