Economy

Ukrainian grain exports lag behind by 5 million tons compared to last year
As of mid-April, since the beginning of the 2024-25 MY, Ukraine has exported 33.8 million tons of grain and leguminous crops.

The arrested Russian ship that blocked the Kerch Strait will be sold for 2 million
The National Agency for Detection, Tracing and Asset Management (ARMA) has put up for sale the arrested vessel “Nika Spirit”.

Freight rates for grain transportation by coasters to Italy have increased on the Danube
As of mid-April, the situation for shipowners in the Black Sea remains unchanged.

Kernel shares rose 22% in a week
The capitalization of the Ukrainian agricultural holding on the Warsaw Stock Exchange increased by 22% during the week.

Freight costs in the Black Sea on short routes are decreasing due to cargo shortage
Against the backdrop of weak market activity, shipowners do not see positive dynamics, and rates on short routes are showing a decline.

Tender for dredging of the Danube canal was canceled
The tender for 78 million UAH was canceled due to the lack of offers.

Ukraine and Romania agree on the construction of a bridge across the Danube near Orlivka
Representatives of both countries discussed the construction of a bridge across the Danube near the Orlivka checkpoint.

Visa-free travel between Ukraine and the EU extended until the end of the year
The Agreement on the Liberalization of Freight Transport between Ukraine and the European Union was automatically extended until the end of the year.

The chief mate of a foreign vessel was informed of suspicion due to pollution in the port of Pivdennyi
Due to palm oil pollution of the water area in the port of Pivdennyi, losses amounted to more than $2 million.

USPA will dredge the Danube-Black Sea Canal for almost UAH 78 million
The Sea Ports Administration of Ukraine will carry out dredging work on the Danube-Black Sea Canal for almost UAH 78 million.