Danube
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.
Freight from Odesa to Chinese ports remains stable despite weak demand
Despite limited demand for tonnage, shipowners in the Black Sea continue to keep freight rates at a stable level.
Ukraine and Romania will jointly build a new bridge across the Danube
The project is expected to shorten logistics routes, strengthen cross-border cooperation and become an important element of the E87 international corridor.
In Romania air alert went off during Russian attack on Danube ports
Residents of Tulcea County received a warning about possible falling debris due to an attack by Russian drones on the Ukrainian port of Izmail.
Ukraine, Romania and the EU agreed on further steps for the development of Danube ports
A trilateral meeting of representatives of Ukraine, Romania and the European Commission was held in the city of Galati within the framework of the “Paths of Solidarity” initiative.
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…
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.
