Economy

In 2022, the ports of Ukraine handled more than 59 million tons of cargo
According to the results of 2022, the ports of Ukraine handled more than 59 million tons of cargo. Exports amounted to 47.8 million tons.

The EU is concerned about “excessive imports” of grain from Ukraine
The “lanes of solidarity” implemented by the EU on the borders with Ukraine created problems for European farmers, who now faced difficulties with selling their own products.

In Ukraine, the property of the Mykolaiv Alumina Plant was seized
At the request of the Prosecutor General’s Office, 32 million UAH were seized from the largest producer of metallurgical alumina and aluminum hydroxide in Ukraine, the Mykolayiv Alumina Plant, which belonged to the russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.

Denmark joined the Grain from Ukraine initiative
The Kingdom of Denmark joined the Ukrainian humanitarian initiative Grain from Ukraine.

Exports decreased by 30%: russian federation slows down the inspection of ships in the Bosphorus
As part of the “Grain Initiative”, 18 vessels exported 664,000 tons of grain during the week. This is a third less than the volume of exports for the week before last.

“E-TTN” will become mandatory from August 1, 2023
The electronic waybill (e-TTN) will become mandatory for carriers from August 1, 2023.

“Ukrzaliznytsia” postponed the repayment terms of Eurobonds for $895 million
On January 27, JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” completed the last formalities regarding the postponement of the repayment terms of Eurobonds for the total amount of 895 million dollars.

The UDS is investigating the theft of sunflower seeds on a ship
Surveillance cameras on one of the UDS ships recorded the theft of sunflower seeds.

How will the rail freight market change in 2023?
The forced adaptation of the agricultural sector to the consequences of last year’s increase in the price of railway logistics will change the balance of demand and supply in the market of railway freight transportation in 2023. The obvious consequence of the changes will be a radical reduction in the cargo base of the state railway transport operator “Ukrzaliznytsia”.

Bloomberg: russian federation is increasing transshipment of the Urals at sea to record levels
According to the results of January, the supply of russian Urals oil may reach a record 14 million barrels.