Economy
Kernel sold its bulk carrier and plans to exit the shipping business
Kernel sold the bulk carrier Rotterdam Pearl V, acquired in 2023, and announced a reorientation to a more flexible maritime logistics model.
Directorate of Intelligence of the MoD identified 12 more “shadow fleet” tankers and over 200 captains
The update includes 10 tankers of the so-called “shadow fleet” under false flags, as well as two tankers of Greek shipping companies.
The government appointed the head of the Shipping Administration
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed a new head of the State Service for Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Shipping.
A record oilseed harvest is predicted in the Black Sea-Danube region
In the 2026/27 season, oilseed production in the Black Sea-Danube region may reach 71.5 million tons, which will be a new record.
Ukrainian Embassy contacts police over Israeli import of stolen grain
The Ukrainian Embassy in Tel Aviv has filed an official complaint with the Israeli police against two Israeli companies.
Egyptian ports continue to accept Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia
Another Russian ship loaded over 6,000 tons of wheat in occupied Mariupol and is likely headed for Alexandria.
Egypt allowed unloading of ship with stolen Ukrainian grain
Despite repeated warnings, the ASOMATOS vessel was allowed to unload 26.9 thousand tons of stolen Ukrainian wheat in Abu-Kira.
Ukraine wants to create a single Danube Administration
Ukraine considers the Danube region as a key alternative to sea routes and has discussed the development of a corresponding cluster with the World Bank.
Prosecutor’s Office and NABU completed the investigation into the case of the seizure of grain by the State Food and Grain Corporation
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office prosecutor has decided to complete the pre-trial investigation into the case against the owner of an international grain trader.
In the morning, the Russian Federation attacked the port of Odesa: a civilian ship was damaged
On Tuesday, May 5, in the morning, the Russians again struck the port of Great Odesa. As a result of the attack, a civilian vessel under the flag of the Cook Islands was damaged.
