Economy
Freight from Danube ports of Ukraine to Egypt increased to $100 per ton
The freight market of the Black Sea and Danube remains tense due to security risks and disruptions in shipping through the Sulin Canal.
The passage of agricultural products to Danube ports slowed down by 14%, — Spike Brokers
Over the past week, the average daily volume of agricultural products shipped to Danube ports decreased by approximately 14% compared to the beginning of the month.
Imports of goods into Ukraine have exceeded exports by more than twice since the beginning of the year
In January-September 2026, Ukraine’s trade turnover amounted to almost $104.7 billion. Imports more than doubled exports.
The government approved compensation of up to 80% of war losses for shipowners
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a mechanism for state compensation for damage caused to civilian vessels as a result of Russian aggression and hostilities.
Russia announced a strike on a merchant ship heading to Odesa
Russia has claimed responsibility for the attack on a merchant ship in the Black Sea, which was heading to Odesa.
The starting price of the VYSSOS vessel was reduced by 25% before the re-auction
The cargo ship VYSSOS was re-exhibited at the OpenMarket electronic auction with a starting price of UAH 30.13 million.
UCAB asks the Antimonopoly Committee to examine the practice of Ukrzaliznytsia regarding grain trucks
The practice of Ukrzaliznytsia to combine services for the use of grain carriers and the conversion of wagons to 1435 mm European gauge bogies creates additional barriers for agricultural exports and significantly increases logistics costs.
ARMA prepares dry cargo ship EMMAKRIS III for sale in the port of Chornomorsk
The Asset Tracking and Management Agency is preparing for sale the arrested dry cargo ship EMMAKRIS III, which is located in the waters of the Chornomorsk commercial sea port in the Odesa region.
The future owner of the Odesa Port Plant will not be obliged to repay the company’s debts
The winner of the privatization auction for the sale of the Odesa Port Plant (OPP) will not be obliged to repay the company’s debt to OSTCHEM, associated with Dmytro Firtash, with its own funds. According to lawyers, the risks for the future investor are low.
HHLA does not plan to lay off employees at the container terminal in Odesa
After the acquisition of the terminal by the German logistics holding HHLA, the company will continue its work, and the employees are promised decent wages.
