Customer Experience in Maritime Logistics: Why Your App Matters More Than Your Fleet
Shipping companies still compete as if customers choose vessels, but in reality they choose experience. From booking to delivery, clients interact not with ships or terminals, but with messages, updates,…
The Concession Circus: How the Ministry of Development Has Spent Years Showcasing Empty Piers While Building Nothing
Argentine sunflower is pushing Ukrainian sunflower out of the markets of Bulgaria and Romania, Panama cancels the concession of a Hong Kong operator, while Ukrainian officials for the third year…
Order Worth a Billion: Fertilizer Ban Disrupts Ukraine’s Port Logistics
A joint order issued by the Odesa Regional Military Administration and the Naval Forces of Ukraine on July 18, 2025 has effectively halted the handling of ammonia-based cargoes and fertilizers…
Ukraine’s 2024 Trade Balance: Import Dominates
From January to November 2024, Ukraine imported goods worth $63.6 billion and exported $38.3 billion.
99.6% of Lawsuits Against Customs Are Ruled in Favor of Businesses
An analysis of the Unified State Register of Court Decisions from January 1 to June 30, 2024, shows that 98.5% of lawsuits filed to challenge the customs valuation of goods…
Global Shipping Giant MSC Cancels Docking at Odesa Due to Customs Delays
The global leader in maritime transportation has refused to dock at the port of Odesa due to customs actions.
Missile Strike Threatens Ukraine’s Container Shipping
A missile strike on a port in Odessa Oblast severely damaged the Shui Spirit, a vessel under the Panama flag, and crippled the container terminal. The ship was servicing the…
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada Approves Renaming of Yuzhne to Pivdenne
The Rada has renamed the city of Yuzhne in Odesa Oblast to Pivdenne, rejecting the initially proposed name of Port-Annental. The idea to rename the city of Yuzhne in Odesa…
Software Types in the Maritime Industry
This article explores the various types of software that have become integral to maritime operations, offering insights into their functionalities, applications, and the challenges they address
Ensuring Safety at Sea: International Shipping Standards and Regulations
To address challenges, various international organizations have established safety standards for international shipping, aimed at ensuring the safety and security of ships, crews, and cargo.