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Week's balance: Ukraine signs concession deal for Olvia seaport, Cabinet once again replaces customs chief, while economy ministry downgrades crops forecast

The Cabinet of Ministers has once again replaced the head of customs, the Ministry of Infrastructure transferred the Olvia seaport to a Qatari company for concession, while the Ministry of Economy has worsened the forecast for the grain harvest – these are the key economic developments of the outgoing week.

20:00, 22.08.2020

Analysis

Captain of foreign ship dies of COVID-19 in Ukraine

He is a resident of St. Petersburg, Russia.

16:40, 11.08.2020

Foreign ship with coronavirus-positive crew members enters Ukraine's Pivdenny port

Eleven sailors have tested positive for COVID-19.

17:59, 09.08.2020

Panama to punish its ships if they enter ports in occupied Crimea

The parties agreed to intensify economic cooperation.

01:58, 06.08.2020

Maritime trade unions say entering occupied Crimea poses risks to reputation and life – media

The Ukrainian independent maritime trade union has notified the OSCE and IMO of threats to the safety of shipping, life and health in the ports and waters of Russia-occupied Crimea.

12:20, 25.06.2020

Ex-infrastructure minister Omelyan charged over losses to state budget

The former official is accused of wrongfully cutting port fees.

20:00, 19.06.2020

Seven Ukrainian sailors captured amid pirate attack on vessel off Africa

There is no further information about the captives.

13:25, 23.03.2020

Dubai-based DP World acquiring 51% stake in Ukraine's TIS Container Terminal

TIS Container Terminal is one of the largest and most dynamic container terminals in Ukraine.

11:30, 14.02.2020

Ukraine government mulls concession projects for airports, railway stations, highways

There is political support of all branches of government for the implementation of the projects, the official says.

16:38, 31.01.2020

Qatar's QTerminals wins Ukraine's Olvia port concession tender

Some UAH 3.4 billion, or US$139.7 million, will be invested in the port's development within five years.

13:49, 27.01.2020

Law enforcers raid Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority's premises

Preliminary legal assessment is based on Part 2 of Article 364 (abuse of authority or office that caused any grave consequences) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

18:49, 27.12.2019

Ukraine, Sweden, Lithuania, Estonia call on Russia to ensure access to Sea of Azov

The countries' ministers pledge to "remain committed to implement the non-recognition policy, including through restrictive measures."

19:40, 26.11.2019

Ukraine's seaports seek over US$51 mln in compensation for Russian occupation of Crimean ports

The case will be sent for international arbitration if there is no response within six months.

16:27, 21.11.2019

Ukraine Navy chief says Russia-seized naval boats to arrive in Ukraine on Nov 20-21 (Video)

The vessels are now on their way to the Ukrainian port city of Odesa.

16:08, 19.11.2019

Russia to return seized naval boats to Ukraine on Nov 18

Russia's FSB has confirmed the naval vessels are being towed to a location agreed with the Ukrainian side for their handover.

18:37, 17.11.2019

Ukraine government mulls concession deals for sea ports as early as 2020

The move may cover ports in Odesa, Mariupol, Berdyansk, and Chornomorsk.

12:20, 30.10.2019

Sea port grain exports in Ukraine up to 1.9 mln tonnes – media

Most of Ukraine's grain exports last week were headed to Turkey, Indonesia, and China.

12:45, 28.10.2019

Ukraine ups sea port grain exports on week – media

Ukraine exported a record 50.4 million tonnes of grains last season.

18:30, 20.08.2019

Ukraine may abandon diesel fuel purchases from Russia in next 3-5 years – expert

The expert named alternative sources of diesel fuel supplies.

19:50, 08.08.2019

Ukraine's sea port grain exports jump on week – media

Ukraine exported a record 50.4 million tonnes of grain last season.

19:50, 22.07.2019

Expert lists Ukraine's most financially sustainable state-run enterprises

The main criterion for the selection was the total value of enterprises' assets.

15:10, 14.06.2019

Retired U.S. army officer Hodges criticizes NATO states for ships' visits to occupied Crimea (Video)

He says Ukrainian officials do not look to be really concerned about the war in Donbas.

13:59, 03.03.2019

Ukraine's sea port grain exports down on week

Ukraine sent its grain mostly to Spain, Netherlands and Egypt.

11:00, 18.02.2019

Ukraine ports eye larger share of Asia cargo – media

Ukraine's Black Sea ports have in recent years become more attractive to shippers moving goods from Asia to the EU due to their location.

13:09, 14.02.2019

Ukraine estimates losses from Azov Sea blockade by Russia at about US$360 mln

The daily downtime is estimated from $10,000 to $50,000 per vessel.

18:55, 03.02.2019

Ukraine boosts defensive capabilities at sea – Poltorak

Poltorak said Ukraine was doing everything possible to ensure the safety of its seaports.

13:41, 28.01.2019

Shipping volumes at Mariupol port fall 10% against 2017 – media

Despite setbacks, the port administration plans $18.5 million in capital investment, largely for dredging.

14:00, 09.01.2019

Vessel that illegally checked in annexed Crimea's ports runs aground off Taman coast

In 2014, Ukraine officially ceased operations of all ports on the Russian-annexed peninsula.

11:25, 26.12.2018

Ukraine updates Maritime Doctrine to strengthen positions in Azov, Black seas

The move is made in the wake of Russia's latest aggressive actions.

22:30, 18.12.2018

European Parliament calls on EU to close access to EU ports for Russian ships from Azov

Members of the European Parliament also urged Russia to free 24 captive Ukrainian sailors.

03:15, 13.12.2018

Eleven ships violate ban on entering occupied Crimea's ports in November

The shipowners, operators and captains of the vessels are facing criminal liability.

21:45, 06.12.2018

Infrastructure Ministry sees no threat of fewer ship calls to Ukrainian ports amid martial law

There is a possibility for insurance companies to increase the cost of risks, which may affect the cost of freight for shipowners, the official said.

15:20, 28.11.2018

Infrastructure minister vows US$3 bln investment in Ukrainian sea ports over 5 years

Sea ports will be the first facilities to face concession, the minister said.

11:40, 16.11.2018

Egypt's MIIC signs two maritime MoUs with Ukraine – media

The meeting's attendees agreed on boosting bilateral cooperation in all spheres with a particular focus on Ukraine's investments in Egypt.

12:07, 05.11.2018

Number of foreign ships' calls to ports of Russian-occupied Crimea declining – Ukraine's ministry

Some 98 vessels flying the flag of Russia entered the seaports of the occupied Yevpatoria, Kerch, Sevastopol, Feodosia, and Yalta.

22:55, 20.10.2018

Ukrainian ports fulfilling financial plan for 2018 by 120%

The exceptions are the Ust-Dunaisk and Skadovsk sea ports.

13:30, 08.10.2018

Ukrainian Navy ships pass through Kerch Strait

Ukraine's small armored artillery boats P177 Kremenchuk and P178 Lubny departed from the port of Berdyansk to meet the two vessels.

18:50, 23.09.2018

Bloomberg: Ukraine's ports show struggles to join global economy

The government wants to attract foreign investors, but there are some familiar risks.

15:21, 21.09.2018

Klimkin elaborates on Ukraine's response to Russian provocations in Azov Sea

The Foreign Minister seeks to achieve recognition of the Sea of Azov as an ordinary territorial sea, where border lines must be drawn between Ukraine and Russia.

13:00, 04.09.2018

Russia preparing for possible landing operations along Azov and Odesa coast - expert

According to Khara, Russia controls the annexed Crimea and the Kerch Strait, and it is easiest way to cut Ukraine off the seas precisely in the Azov.

11:00, 23.08.2018

Ukrainian seaports post profit decline in H1 - Xinhua

In 2017, Ukraine's fourteen ports on the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov posted a net profit of $129.3 million.

14:00, 21.08.2018

Crisis in Sea of Azov: Ukraine's Air Force getting ready to counter Russian aggression

Aviation is Ukraine's only available way to counteract the Russians at sea.

12:40, 13.08.2018

Russian actions in Sea of Azov source of trouble to Berdyansk, Mariupol ports – Ukraine's minister

Because of the groundless increase in the number of inspections of ships by Russian coast guards in the Sea of Azov, there has been a 10% decrease in calls to the ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk.

11:40, 06.08.2018

Mwani Qatar, Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority sign agreement – media

The memorandum of co-operation was signed in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Mwani Qatar CEO Captain Abdulla al-Khanji and USPA head Raivis Veckagans.

13:20, 01.08.2018

EU sanctions over Crimean bridge may help stop Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports in Sea of Azov – Poroshenko

On July 31, the Council of the European Union added six legal entities involved in the construction of the Kerch Strait Bridge to its sanctions list.

16:48, 31.07.2018

Ukraine in talks with U.S., EU on possible sanctions against Russian Black Sea ports over Azov Sea pressure - minister

Since the second half of April, Russian coast guards have systemically been inspecting foreign vessels bound for and heading from Ukraine ports, with the number of detained ships constantly increasing.

15:00, 21.07.2018

Ukraine to lodge protest with Russia's Foreign Ministry over illegal inspection of ships crossing Kerch Strait

Russian border guards have already stopped 93 foreign vessels heading to and from Ukrainian ports since end of April 2018.

23:43, 10.07.2018

Ukraine plans major port infrastructure modernization worth USD1.68 bln - Xinhua

Ukraine's maritime industry includes 14 ports on the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, which together handle some 130 million tonnes of cargo annually.

15:40, 01.06.2018

Ukrainian MP: Russia begins de-facto blockade of Ukraine's Azov Sea ports

The situation in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, remains tense.

14:20, 14.05.2018

Ukraine's state ports to be managed on concession terms only – Infrastructure minister

The Ukrainian government chose not to sell or lease out the ports.

15:01, 28.03.2018