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Poland promises tough measures against Russia’s “shadow fleet” during its presidency of the Council of the EU
Warsaw said that countering Russian vessels that help circumvent sanctions is one of the key priorities of the Polish presidency of the EU.

Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard to file lawsuit against Russian shipyard
The Korean shipbuilder said that it would demand compensation for damages from the Russian shipbuilding plant Zvezda through international arbitration.

Australia for the first time banned “shadow fleet” ships from entering its ports
Australia has imposed sanctions against vessels belonging to the Russian so-called shadow fleet for the first time.

SBU detained a Russian agent who was preparing an attack on the Neptune anti-ship complexes
The SBU has detained a Russian “mole” who was preparing an attack by the Russian Federation on Ukrainian anti-ship complexes “Neptune”.

The Verkhovna Rada did not support the “oil amendments” regarding the export of soybeans and rapeseed
The Parliament did not support Amendment No. 40 to the draft law No. 13134, which aimed to introduce 10% export duties on soybeans and rapeseed.

Russians want to restore passenger sea terminal and vessel traffic control center in Mariupol
The invaders plan to restore the passenger sea terminal and the vessel traffic control center in the port of Mariupol.

The Black Sea freight market froze in anticipation of the new season
Despite the fact that rates remain at a stable level, market participants are hoping for a revival with the start of the new harvest season.

USPA will purchase a new vessel for Danube Ports
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) has announced the purchase of a multifunctional vessel for ports on the Danube River.

Port of Chornomorsk seeks salvation from railway tariffs in private traction
The introduction of private locomotive traction to the port of Chornomorsk may be a response to tariff inequality among Ukrainian ports.

Some container lines have stopped calling at Ukrainian ports due to shelling
Global container lines that resumed operations in Ukrainian ports last year have suspended operations after the next round of shelling.