Economy
USPA joined the seminar on marine environment protection and pollution response
The event brought together representatives of Ukrainian maritime, environmental, emergency and rescue services and law enforcement agencies.
Kernel sells low-carbon sunflower oil with an additional premium for the first time
Kernel has signed the world’s first agreement to sell sunflower oil with a reduced carbon footprint and a proven climate effect.Kernel has signed the world’s first agreement to sell sunflower oil with a reduced carbon footprint and a proven climate effect.
Freight from the Ukrainian Danube to Egypt increased by $27/t in 10 days
As of August 31, grain transportation to Egypt from Ukrainian Danube ports cost $90–95/t — $60–65/t more than from Romanian Constanta.
Pletenchuk: Russia is redeploying ships to the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Europe
The Russian Federation is sending ships to the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Europe, probably preparing for calls to ports in Africa or Syria.
Ukraine plans to extend the “transport visa-free” agreement with the EU
By the end of the year, Ukraine should extend the agreement with the EU on the liberalization of freight transportation (“transport visa-free regime”) for the next term.
The queue in Sulina can add about $10 per ton to the freight cost
Waiting for passage through the Sulina Canal currently reaches about 10 days, which can add about $10 per ton to the cost of transporting cargo.
The State Food and Consumer Protection Service of Ukraine is forming lists of exporters of corn and soybeans to China
Documents confirming phytosanitary procedures in places of cultivation and storage of corn and soybeans must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
About 80 vessels have accumulated at the Sulina roadstead
As of August 31, about 80 vessels are expected at the Sulina Canal roadstead, and after their passage, the queue may move to the exit from the canal.
Oil exports by rail increased by 52% in August
In August, 89.3 thousand tons of oil were exported by rail — 52% more than in the same period last year.
IMС Agroholding Cuts Profit by a Third
n the first half of 2026, the agricultural holding IMC received $34.3 million in net profit — 33% less compared to $51.4 million for the same period last year.
