Ports blockade
Freight from Ukraine to Egypt rose in price sharply against the backdrop of a tonnage shortage on the Danube
Limited tonnage supply allows shipowners to maintain high rates for the transportation of Ukrainian grain.
Blockade of Great Odesa ports could cost Ukraine up to 0.9% of GDP
The closure of the maritime corridor and the blockade of the ports of Great Odesa could reduce Ukraine’s GDP by 0.6–0.9%.
Russia attacked the Mera Queen ship: Ukrainian sailor killed
On the evening of August 5, Russian forces attacked the civilian ship Mera Queen under the flag of Guinea-Bissau. As a result of the attack, a crew member, a citizen of Ukraine, died.
Return in 2022: what will happen to Ukraine’s exports if shipping in Great Odesa remains suspended
In an article for USM, GOL Commercial Director Volodymyr Guz and GOL CEO Pavlo Linnyk explain why land logistics cannot fully replace sea exports and what alternative routes businesses are looking for. Just a month ago, Ukrainian sea exports were perceived as one of the few stories of stability in wartime. After the opening of…
Ukrainian metallurgy could lose up to $200 million per month due to problems with sea exports
The closure of seaports may lead to the shutdown of part of the iron ore capacity and a reduction in production in the sector.
Allseeds suspends operations in Ukraine
Allseeds Group of Companies announced the suspension of its operations in Ukraine due to increased Russian attacks on port infrastructure in the Odesa region.
Blockade of ports: “Zaporizhstal” lost two large sales markets
Metallurgical plant “Zaporizhstal” lost sales markets in Asia, in particular in Turkey, and in North Africa. Supply was redirected to Europe.
European carriers will discuss how the blockade of Ukrainian ports has changed global logistics
The Europe-Asia Intermodal Logistics 2023 forum will be held in Amsterdam on April 25 and 26.
Russia should stop using food as a weapon, Borrell said
The world food crisis was the result of russia’s military blockade of Ukrainian ports and russia’s attempts to turn food into weapons.
Russian exercises in the Black Sea: Verkhovna Rada talked to international partners
The Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine) appealed to a number of international organizations and the authorities of the partner states in connection with the escalation by the Russian Federation of the “security situation around Ukraine”.
