Economy
Maritime transport and seafarer training: Ukraine and the European Commission conduct screening in the transport sector
The Ukrainian delegation in Brussels presents Ukraine’s position on the official screening of legislation in the transport sector, which also covers the maritime sector.
MTP “Chornomorsk” and the company “Granova” signed a memorandum on the transshipment of 1 million tons of grain
The memorandum provides for the organization and implementation of transshipment of more than 1 million tons of grain cargo through the port’s facilities in the near future.
Egypt strengthens its position among the largest importers of Ukrainian wheat: share increased to 13%
Ukrainian wheat exports to Egypt have already exceeded the figures of the previous marketing year, and demand prices remain stable. Egypt is increasing purchases of Ukrainian wheat and strengthening its position as one of the largest buyers. This is reported by ASAP Agri analysts. From July to May of the 2024/25 marketing year, Ukraine exported…
LNG freight rates rise to eight-month high due to Middle East crisis
The increase in rates is due to changes in routes, geopolitical tensions and increased demand for tankers.
Repair of the bridge connecting the ports of Izmail and Kiliya has been completed in the Odesa region
In the Odesa region, the repair of the bridge across the Kofa Canal, which connects the ports of Izmail and Kiliya, has been completed.
Oil prices fall amid possible truce between Iran and Israel
Oil prices hit their lowest level in two weeks after Israel agreed to US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire offer with Iran.
Terminal owners in Odesa port suspected of $20 million fraud
The Prosecutor General’s Office reported the exposure of a scheme to embezzle $20 million from an American investor.
Grain cargo was the most transported in containers by rail this year
Grain accounted for 31% of cargo transported in containers by rail in the five months since the beginning of 2025.
Shares of Kernel and other agricultural holdings continued to fall
During the week, the share prices of most Ukrainian agricultural companies traded on the Warsaw Stock Exchange continued to decline.
Demand for the new crop is growing, but farmers are in no hurry to sell
Despite the active demand for the new crop, Ukrainian farmers are refraining from forward contracts due to the discrepancy between prices and their expectations.
