Economy
SE “Odesa Container Terminal” helped HHLA increase international container turnover
German HHLA reported an increase in international container turnover by 21.5% in the first quarter of 2026, in particular due to the work of the KTO SE.
The invaders are preparing to sell Ukrainian products from the Mariupol port
Russia is preparing to sell more than 202,000 tons of Ukrainian products and raw materials that remained in the territory of the Mariupol port after the occupation of the city.
ADM suspends operations at its Chornomorsk oil refinery after Russian attacks
ADM has confirmed that its oil extraction plant in Chornomorsk has been suspended following damage caused by a Russian drone attack in late April.
Kuleba discussed with IMO Secretary General the export of stolen Ukrainian grain by Russia
Oleksiy Kuleba discussed with the Secretary General of the IMO the safety of shipping and the protection of Ukrainian ports.
Ukrainian ports increased transshipment by over 35% despite shelling
In April, Ukrainian seaports handled 8.2 million tons of cargo, which is 35.8% more than in the same period last year.
Ukraine will increase sunflower oil production and maintain leadership in exports, — USDA
In the 2026/27 season, Ukraine expects to resume production of sunflower and sunflower oil after a weaker current marketing year.
Crisis is inevitable: how events in the Strait of Hormuz affect logistics and prices in Ukraine
The Strait of Hormuz is thousands of kilometers from Ukraine, but its crisis is already being felt by Black Sea freight. USM gathered the opinions of Ukrainian experts in the field of shipping and logistics to find out how events in the Middle East affect Ukraine.
Ukraine may increase corn exports to 26 million tons despite fertilizer shortage
Ukraine expects to increase corn exports in the 2026/27 season due to better weather conditions and a reorientation of sales to new markets.
Ukrainian barley loses in price: Romanian grain of the new harvest enters the market cheaper
Romanian barley is currently more competitive than Ukrainian grain on foreign markets ahead of the start of the new export season.
Russian ship with stolen grain, which was not accepted in Israel, arrives in Turkey
The bulk carrier “Panormitis”, which is transporting stolen Ukrainian grain and which was refused to be unloaded in the Israeli port of Haifa, has arrived in the Turkish port of Iskenderun.
