Economy

Ukraine remained the largest exporter of sunflower oil in the world
According to the results of 2022, Ukraine retained the world leadership in the supply of sunflower oil.

The Port of Kherson ordered an inspection of its facilities for UAH 2.5 million
The Kherson branch of SE “USPA” ordered an inspection of the port’s facilities in the amount of UAH 2.52 million.

Romania and Moldova will build a pontoon bridge to transport grain from Ukraine
Romania and Moldova plan to build a pontoon bridge across the border river Prut. This will help to increase the transportation of goods from Ukraine.

Two cargoes of Ukrainian corn are headed for Spain and the Netherlands
On Sunday, February 26, two dry cargoes with 95,000 tons of corn left Ukrainian ports. Five more ships are heading to the ports of Ukraine.

The SBU exposed the head of the Odesa Customs Laboratory for bribery
The Security Service of Ukraine exposed the head of the Odesa department of expertise and research of the specialized laboratory of the State Customs Service for corruption.

Ukraine adopted a draft law that will complicate the export of oil crops
The Verkhovna Rada approved in the second reading draft law No. 8274, which will significantly complicate the export of secondary raw materials from Ukraine, artificially lowering the amount of the duty.

The government adopted the regulation on the insurance of vessels of the “grain corridor”
Ukraine will guarantee compensation to ship owners and operators for risks caused by russian aggression.

Ukraine and Egypt plan to open new food hubs in African countries
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the issue of food security and the opening of food hubs in Africa.

UZ reduced grain transportation to ports due to russian sabotage of the Grain Agreement
Over the past week, the daily volume of grain export transportation by rail decreased by an average of 2-3 thousand tons per day – to 108 thousand tons/day.

UDS repaired 20 barges in two months
“Ukrainian Danube Shipping” continues to reform its fleet maintenance infrastructure.