Economy
Capesize freight exceeds $40,000 per day: market grows amid tonnage shortage
The highest rates in the last two years are due to the growth in demand for long-haul transportation of iron ore and bauxite in the face of a shortage of available vessels. The market for transportation by “capsize” vessels — the largest dry bulk carriers for transporting iron ore and coal — is ending 2025…
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced monitoring of soybean and rapeseed exports to protect bona fide producers
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution establishing a mechanism for monitoring soybean and rapeseed exports. The Ministry of Economy reported this. The document is aimed at “ensuring fair application” of the export duty exemption benefit for certain categories of agricultural producers. The new Procedure defines a monthly monitoring mechanism to be…
UGA: Ukraine can export 49 million tons of grains and oilseeds in the 2025/2026 season if logistical problems can be resolved
The expected harvest of 81.4 million tons – slightly higher than last year – provides potential for increased exports, but risks remain due to damage to infrastructure.
In Ukraine, customs launched a system for identifying sanctioned vessels
The State Customs Service of Ukraine has developed and implemented specialized software “Sanctions of Sea Vessels”, which allows customs authorities to identify sanctioned vessels.
Export duty on soybeans and rapeseed allowed us to maintain support for farmers in wartime conditions, — Ministry of Economy
Export duties on soybeans and rapeseed were discussed during a meeting of the Ukraine-EU Association Committee in a trade warehouse.
Continental to double grain exports to 1.4 million tons by year-end
Continental exported 600 thousand tons of grain through its own trading, and plans to double the volume by the end of the year.
Insurance rates in the Black Sea rise after attacks on Russian tankers
Following a series of attacks on several Russian tankers, insurers in the Black Sea have sharply raised war risk rates for ships operating in the region.
Ukraine increased agricultural exports to 5 million tons in November, — UCAB
Growth was recorded in all categories of goods. The largest increase was in the supply of grain and oilcake.
Kernel’s revenue in the first quarter of the new fiscal year reached $826 million
Kernel Agroholding received $826 million in revenue in the first quarter of the new fiscal year.
Up to 5 million tons of Ukrainian corn may not find buyers in the new season, — ASAP Agri
Ukraine enters the 2025/26 corn export season with a record supply but weak demand.
