Economy

Japan introduced a “price ceiling” for russian oil products
Japan joined the sanctions of the G7 countries, the European Union and Australia, and set price restrictions on russian oil products.

Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi port was put out for privatization
The state property fund put forward for privatization the state-owned enterprise “Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Sea Trade Port” in Odesa Region.

In January Pivdennyi port processed 77,100 tons of cargo
In January 2023, SE Pivdennyi Sea Trade Port handled 77,100 tons of cargo and loaded only 3 vessels.

USPA plans to increase the carrying capacity of the Sulina Channel
The issue of the potential of the Sulina Channel was discussed during the meeting of the representatives of USPA, the European Commission and the Danube Commission from the Romanian side.

The embargo on russian oil and oil products has entered into force
On February 5, sanctions on the import of russian oil products to the EU began to apply.

Export of Ukrainian grain by sea decreased by 25%
In January, the world received a quarter less agricultural products from Ukrainian ports than in December.

Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi port is being prepared for privatization
The state property fund is preparing the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi sea port for sale. The starting price and date of the auction are still unknown.

Customs officials of “Odesa-port” and “Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi” were exposed for bribery
Officials of the customs posts “Odesa-port” and “Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi” established a corrupt scheme of receiving money from volunteers.

110,000 tons of grain were exported as part of Grain from Ukraine
As part of the humanitarian initiative Grain from Ukraine, which provides for the supply of food to the countries that need it most, 110,000 tons of grain have already been exported.

Mykolaiv ports are 90% ready for the “grain initiative”
Mykolaiv ports and operators are 90% ready to work along the “grain corridor”.