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 […]
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority continues negotiations on the resumption of ferry transportation between Azerbaijan and Ukraine. This was announced by Yuriy Lytvyn, Head of the USPA, at the Grain Storege Forum conference in Kyiv. “Negotiations on the resumption of ferry transportation from Baku to Ukraine and transit through all countries are at the final […]
The beginning of the traditional peak season in the ocean container shipping market this year was marked by an unusually early start, said Tommy Hsi, CEO of Wan Hai Lines. Usually, the biggest load on transportation occurs between July and October, but the global market is already experiencing a shortage of container equipment. Initially, due […]
The Export Law, which has already received support, has two key aspects. The first is the establishment of minimum export prices for a number of products, including grains and oilseeds. This was announced by acting Minister of Agrarian Policy Taras Vysotskyi at the Agro Ukraine Summit. “We are striving to set prices that meet market […]
Bloomberg News has identified six key “restraint points,” important shortcuts, according to Clarkson Research Services Ltd. a division of the world’s largest shipbroker: Bab el-Mandeb (“Gate of Tears”): ? The Houthis launched a series of attacks on ships, causing most of the container lines to decide to leave around Africa. Strait of Malacca: ? Greater […]