Economy

The Ukrainian Grain Association commented on the negotiations to ensure free navigation in the Black Sea.

Business met with the new head of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, Oleksandr Semurha.

In early March, the US initiated a series of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia aimed at a ceasefire in the Black Sea and reducing the threat of attacks on energy infrastructure.

Despite the alleged agreements on safe navigation and a moratorium on strikes, Russia continues to make one demand after another, sabotaging the process that involves an unconditional cessation of shelling. Read how the talks are developing in our timeline.

Nibulon calls for opening of Mykolaiv and Kherson ports to be key condition of any future agreement on the Black Sea.

Since the beginning of the 2024/25 marketing year, Ukraine has exported 32.2 million tons of grain.

The customs post “Odesa-Port” will soon be connected to the Terminal Community Systems (TCS) software and information complex of the State Enterprise “TCS”.

The Southern Branch of the State Enterprise “Sea Ports Administration of Ukraine” has selected a contractor for the repair of the oil tanker barge “Odessos”.

The decrease in demand for feed corn in Ukrainian ports led to a price adjustment, after an active increase at the beginning of the week.

During the conference, three topical issues regarding the ports of Ukraine were discussed.

BIMCO believes that global shipping insurance could change if sanctions against Russia are lifted.