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New concession projects are being prepared in Odesa and Izmail ports
Despite the war, the public-private partnership in ports has not been put on hold — work continues on the preparation of concession projects in Odesa and Izmail ports.
Ukraine and the UN WFP discussed the prospects of the “Grain Initiative”
Ukraine and the UN World Food Program discussed further implementation of the Black Sea Initiative. The parties also noted the development of alternative logistics routes for Ukrainian grain.
The former Minister of Infrastructure commented on the suspicion of abuse of power
NABU and SAP informed ex-minister of infrastructure Andriy Pyvovarsky about suspected abuses, due to which the state suffered losses of more than $30 million. The former official commented on the situation.
Due to the actions of russian federation, the number of the fleet for loading as part of the “Grain Agreement” has decreased
The rate of ship calls to the ports of Odesa continues to decrease due to delays in inspections in the Bosphorus.
The government appointed two new deputy ministers of infrastructure
On Tuesday, January 7, the Cabinet of Ministers appointed two deputy ministers of development of communities, territories and infrastructure of Ukraine.
“E-TTN” will become mandatory from August 1, 2023
The electronic waybill (e-TTN) will become mandatory for carriers from August 1, 2023.
“Ukrzaliznytsia” postponed the repayment terms of Eurobonds for $895 million
On January 27, JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” completed the last formalities regarding the postponement of the repayment terms of Eurobonds for the total amount of 895 million dollars.
The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure was sent under 24-hour house arrest
The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court (HCC) sent Vasyl Lozynskyi, former Deputy Minister of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure, under 24-hour house arrest.
The Cabinet of Ministers updated the system of seamen certification
The training and certification of seafarers has been updated taking into account international standards.
Documents for seafarers extended until mid-2022
The operational period of certificates and seafarers’ passports issued in Ukraine was extended til June 30th, 2022. The official reason is Covid-19, without mentioning the blocked State Register of Seafarers.
