Economy

The document, which is part of the implementation of Ukraine’s obligations under the Association Agreement with the EU, should lead to a large-scale reform of the public administration system in the field of maritime and inland waterway transport.

Over the 23 days of December, 1.57 million tons of grain were transported for export by rail — 20% less than the same period last year.

Soybean-rapeseed amendments in tax regulation will not apply to other agricultural crops.

Against the backdrop of disruptions in sea shipments, feed corn indicators on the FOB Black Sea basis have decreased by another $1–3 per ton.

The restoration of the Kakhovska Dam and the hydroelectric power plant, without which the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will not operate, requires 2 billion euros.

The USPA reported that the port of Pivdenny has been opened for the entry and exit of ships. Work in the port area to eliminate vegetable oil leaks is ongoing.

Experts note that strengthening air defense in Ukrainian ports is of strategic importance in 2026 for the work of the agricultural sector.

Next year, Moldova will not continue licensing the import of grain and oilseeds from Ukraine, despite the demands of farmers.

The stable operation of seaports of Ukraine and the digitalization of processes will remain among the priority areas.

An agrotrader tried to illegally export soybeans through the Odesa port to Turkey and Romania. As a result, the state received 14.5 million UAH less in taxes.