Despite the challenging conditions related to the full-scale war, infrastructure damage, and other difficulties, Ukrzaliznytsia is demonstrating incredible results in the field of container transportation. In the first five months of 2024, the company transported 116,139 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), marking the highest performance in the last seven years, according to Railfreight.com. Comparison with Previous […]
On June 13, 2024, the Ukrainian government adopted Resolution No. 678, amending Appendix 4 “List of Goods (Agricultural Products) Subject to Export Licensing” to Resolution No. 1402 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated December 27, 2023. These changes clarify the procedures for exporting agricultural products to certain European countries. Key Changes According to […]
The Council of the European Union has approved a new regulation for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), which, at Lithuania’s proposal, includes the development of a new European gauge railway line to Klaipeda. The updated TEN-T regulation also incorporates a new transport corridor connecting the Baltic, Black, and Aegean Seas, along with additional connections to […]
The rising cost of maritime freight is causing concern among importers, especially in Ukraine. Analyzing the reasons behind this phenomenon will help businesses better plan their logistics expenses. Key Factors Driving Price IncreasesSituation in the Red Sea The crisis in the region forces ships to choose longer routes, increasing transit times and causing a shortage […]
As part of international cooperation in customs clearance, Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova have launched the second phase of the customs information exchange project. This project aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of customs procedures, combat smuggling, and ensure the swift passage of goods across borders. Project Objectives The primary objective of the project is […]
COSCO has announced that it will soon provide comprehensive intermodal services across the entire European Union, now extending to the eastern part of the EU. This expansion was made possible after signing a new partnership agreement with the Polish company PKP Cargo. Together with the COSCO Shipping Group, they will work in the field of […]
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has made changes to the CMU Resolution dated 27.03.2013 No. 295 “On certain issues regarding the stay of goods in the customs regime of processing on the customs territory of Ukraine, restrictions and prohibitions on placing certain goods in the specified customs regime, and recognition of certain acts of […]
Maersk has announced a change in the way it bills its customers for additional fuel-related charges and new fossil fuel fees (FFF), according to The Loadstar. According to experts cited by the publication, this caused concern and surprise among the logistics operator’s customers. Representatives of Maersk explained that the new methodology combines two previous charges […]
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has lifted the ban on the export of hard coal, anthracite, briquettes, pellets and similar solid fuels, which will allow the export of 1,153 thousand tons of this fuel in 2024. The Government’s resolution was adopted at a meeting on May 30. The document amends Annex 1 to the […]
At 11:20 a.m., the Polish side reported that they had begun blocking traffic to the “Krebenne” checkpoint. Representatives of local farmers demanded to reduce the import of grain crops into the territory of the Republic of Poland from Ukraine. As part of the announced blockade, protesters do not allow trucks to leave Ukraine. Trucks are […]