Economy
Ports of Odesa region are operating despite Russian shelling, — Ministry of Development
On the night of December 13, the Russian Federation carried out a combined attack with drones and missiles on port and energy facilities in the Odesa region – the elimination of the consequences of the shelling is still ongoing.
The Ministry of Development explained how the concession at the port of Chornomorsk will take place
The Ministry of Development explained why the terminals at the port of Chornomorsk will be given for concession without using the Prozorro system.
Ukrainian grain exports have slowed, corn risks accumulating record residues
Due to delayed harvests, logistical disruptions, and Russian shelling, exports are sagging, while carryover stocks are growing.
Ukrainian corn gains advantage on Egyptian route
The reduction in offers for small lots to $219–220/t FOB POC has restored the competitiveness of Ukrainian corn on the Egyptian market.
UN: World trade volumes to reach record $35 trillion by year-end
Global trade is expected to grow by about 7% this year, adding $2.2 trillion and setting a new record.
Ukraine has arrested 68 vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet” in the last five years
From December 2024 to the present, Ukraine has arrested three vessels, two of which were transferred to the ARMA. This was announced by the acting head of the prosecutor’s office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Vitaliy Sekretar, in Kyiv during a press conference, Ukrinform writes. According to him, over…
USDA lowers forecast for corn and sunflower harvest in Ukraine
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its December report lowered its forecast for the corn and sunflower harvest in Ukraine.
The government allowed the concession of the port of Chornomorsk without using the Prozorro system
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed the port of Chornomorsk to be given a concession for 40 years, bypassing the electronic trading system Prozorro.
China, Turkey and Libya are the main buyers of Ukrainian barley in the new season
Despite the overall decrease in barley exports by 37%, Turkey sharply increased purchases of Ukrainian grain – more than six times.
Insurance rates in the Black Sea have tripled: ship owners fear Russian strikes on exports from Ukraine
Shipowners are bracing for higher insurance costs amid the risk of new Russian attacks on Ukrainian export infrastructure. Shipowners operating in the Black Sea are expressing concern about possible Russian attacks on ships carrying Ukrainian grain and ammonia, according to the Financial Times. Against this backdrop, insurance companies are already seeing a threefold increase in…
