Danube

The work of ports on the Danube was discussed in Izmail
A working meeting of representatives of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority” with a delegation of the European Commission for Mobility and Transport (MOVE) and the Danube Commission was held in the Odesa region.

Construction of the road passing through the port of Giurgiuleşti is almost complete
The final works on the road, which will become part of the M3 highway “Chisinau-Comrat-Giurgiuleşti-border with Romania”, have been fully completed.

Unloading of grain wagons at the ports of Great Odesa and Danube decreased
The average daily volume of unloading of grain wagons in the ports of Great Odesa decreased by 244 units – to 909 wagons per day.

After the attack on the port and the Navy ship in Izmail, ways to improve security were discussed
The Izmail Regional State Administration held a meeting with representatives of the management of port operators, SE “USPA”, law enforcement agencies and rescue services.

The first meeting of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company was held
The purpose of the event was to introduce the members of the board and management of UDS, discuss the state of the enterprise and plan the first meeting of the Board.

Romanian President: Constanta Port is Important in Ukraine’s Reconstruction Process
Nikusor Dan claims that logistics hubs, the port of Constanta, and the Danube help Romania’s position in the process of rebuilding Ukraine.

Ukraine has resumed navigation through the Bystre Estuary
As of today, August 6, navigation through the Bystre Canal has officially resumed – vessels with a draft of up to 4.5 meters have been allowed to pass.

Ukrainian sailors are owed over 100,000 euros in wages
Six Ukrainian seafarers are on river vessels on the Danube without valid employment contracts and without salaries.

Handysize and coaster rates remain stable despite low market activity
Due to the closure of the Bystre Canal, the owners of “coasters” are demanding an increase in rates, but the market remains restrained.

Freight rates remain stable despite low demand — ASAP Agri
Bunker fuel prices are gradually decreasing, but activity in the grain transportation market remains subdued.