Economy

The Black Sea freight market froze in anticipation of the new season
Despite the fact that rates remain at a stable level, market participants are hoping for a revival with the start of the new harvest season.

USPA will purchase a new vessel for Danube Ports
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) has announced the purchase of a multifunctional vessel for ports on the Danube River.

Port of Chornomorsk seeks salvation from railway tariffs in private traction
The introduction of private locomotive traction to the port of Chornomorsk may be a response to tariff inequality among Ukrainian ports.

Some container lines have stopped calling at Ukrainian ports due to shelling
Global container lines that resumed operations in Ukrainian ports last year have suspended operations after the next round of shelling.

USPA begins repairs to berths at Reni port
The repair of four berths, which will cost over UAH 12 million, is planned to be completed by the end of the year.

Ukraine almost lost Medvedchuk’s yacht due to inaction of the Prosecutor General’s Office, — People’s Deputy
The Prosecutor General’s Office tried to sabotage the arrest of Viktor Medvedchuk’s Royal Romance yacht.

ARMA initiates sea ban for nine arrested vessels
The Asset Tracking and Management Agency initiates the renewal of the sea ban for nine arrested vessels.

UGA warned about the consequences of introducing export duties on soybeans and rapeseed
The Ukrainian Grain Association calls on the parliament to reject the “oil amendments” — export restrictions on soybeans and rapeseed.

Medvedchuk’s yacht will be sent for maintenance to a Croatian port
The superyacht Royal Romance will soon be transported to the port in the city of Trogir, accompanied by a police boat and a security company boat.

Over 2 million in losses: contractor overstated the cost of repairs at the port of Great Odesa
The management of the construction company and the responsible official of the USPA were informed of the suspicion.