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Russian Sovcomflot suffered losses of almost $400 million due to sanctions
Russia’s largest shipping company, Sovcomflot, reported a net loss of $393 million in the first quarter.

The European Commission has adopted a transitional mechanism for trade with Ukraine instead of “trade visa-free regime”
The European Commission has approved a transitional implementing act to replace the “trade visa-free regime”, which expires on June 6.

Every year, Russia steals 5 million tons of grain from the occupied territories of Ukraine
Russia steals 5 million tons of grain from the occupied territories of Ukraine every year, and then passes this grain off as its own using technical means.

Ukraine is looking for partners to protect ports, — Kashuba
The government is discussing with international companies the prospects for modernizing coastal monitoring and shipping safety systems.

Oil product residues were again detected near the Danube Reserve
The coast of Odesa region continues to suffer from the consequences of the Russian accident in the Kerch Strait. On the embankment near the Danube Biosphere Reserve, remnants of fuel oil from the accident of Russian tankers near the Kerch Strait were again discovered. This was reported by Doctor of Biological Sciences Ivan Rusev, writes…

Russia is losing ground in the Mediterranean Sea — the Ukrainian Navy announced a logistical crisis
Russia is facing serious logistical difficulties in the Mediterranean Sea due to the closed Bosphorus Strait.

Tusk: Poland is checking whether a Russian ship planted explosives in the Baltic Sea
Poland continues to investigate after recent “suspicious actions” by a Russian vessel in the Baltic Sea.

A fleet without ships: Russian shipbuilding is reaching its end
Russia’s shipbuilding program is failing: a shortage of components, outdated projects, and sanctions are crippling the industry.

Ukrainian ports processed 6 million tons last month, — USPA
In April 2025, Ukrainian seaports handled 6 million tons of cargo. The largest share was grain and ore.

Kashuba: In the US, the maritime and river industry is the only infrastructure
In the American port management system, which is being studied by the Ministry of Development and Infrastructure, there is no division into the maritime or river sector. We are talking about studying the US experience within the framework of the program “Strengthening the Port Management System”, organized with the support of the US Department of…