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The icebreaker “Admiral Makarov” was on fire in St. Petersburg
The fire broke out in the hold of the ship, which is undergoing repairs at the Kronstadt Shipyard. The fire was extinguished for four hours.
The European Commission called the Danube Corridor the most promising alternative for Ukrainian exports
The EU is monitoring the situation in the Black Sea and adapting the capacity of alternative routes through the Solidarity Lanes mechanisms.
Ukrainian business loses about $450,000 daily due to queues at Sulina
About 90% of ships waiting to pass through the canal are already on demurrage.
Ukraine and Italy discussed ways to support agricultural exports after Russian attacks on ports
The parties discussed the consequences of Russian attacks on the port infrastructure of Great Odesa, risks for the export of Ukrainian agricultural products and possible directions for strengthening support for Ukrainian agricultural producers from Italy.
Azerbaijan proposed new routes for the export of Ukrainian agricultural products
Azerbaijan has proposed to more actively use its logistics infrastructure for the export of Ukrainian agricultural products to Central Asia and the Middle East.
Romania wants to increase the transit of Ukrainian grain through the port of Constanta
Romania supports the expansion of Ukrainian grain transit through the port of Constanta for further export to the Middle East and Africa.
Corn shortage in the EU drives up prices for long-distance deliveries from Ukraine
Purchase prices for fodder corn for delivery in January-February are mostly announced within the range of €192–198/t FCA-Chop.
Moldovan Railways does not agree to the transfer of grain through Kuchurhan – UZ changes the route
The State Enterprise “Moldovan Railways” currently does not approve the transfer of grain cargo through this border crossing, so Ukrzaliznytsia is redirecting them to other junctions.
Crisis in the agricultural and maritime sectors: at the beginning of the winter sowing season, the restrained position of banks became an obstacle
Against the background of the lack of sea exports and the start of winter crop sowing, the key obstacle for agricultural producers has become the restrained position of commercial banks.
EU prepares largest sanctions package against the “shadow fleet” and Russian citizens
The response to the attempted sabotage at Leipzig airport could be restrictions on tourist visas for Russians and additional sanctions against “shadow fleet” tankers.
