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Legislative Changes, Staff Shortages and Electric Buses: How Cities See the Post-War Recovery of Public Transport

What the participants in the roundtable discussion "Development of Electric Public Transport and Post-War Reconstruction of Ukraine" discussed.

Time to End Russia’s Black Sea Piracy

CFTS reprints an article by Kurt Volker published by the CEPA portal.

Russian-Ukrainian War: BLACK SEA INDICATOR

Latvian innovation: why electric minibuses a promising type of public transport in Baltics and Scandinavia

The co-owner of the Latvian company Electrify, Agris Amoliņš, on the prospects of electric minibuses in the market of public transport in the Baltic countries and Scandinavia.

Strengthening the Roles of the U.S. and NATO in the Black Sea Region: Initiatives Proposed by U.S. Senators

Active diversification and difficult decisions: how Russian aggression against Ukraine changes Lithuanian railway company LTG Cargo

CEO of LTG Cargo Eglė Šimė about the adaptation of the Lithuanian carrier to new economic and political conditions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as about the company's strategic goal for the coming years.

Five Questions About the State Fund for Insuring Civilian Ships

Ukraine is looking for ways to restore shipping in the Black Sea fully. For this purpose, it is introducing a mechanism for compensating shipowners for potential damage to their ships by Russia. How and when will the mechanism come into effect?

Breaking through the blockade

Unblocking shipping in the Black Sea: what will happen to Ukrainian ports?

Ukraine continues to suffer because of the restrictions on its maritime exports while ships have free access to Russian seaports. It is time to change the situation.

Avoiding An Insurance Paralysis

To resume maritime exports, Ukraine needs an effective system for insuring war-related risks. What is actually happening?

How Ukraine And Poland Will Jointly Develop High-Speed Rail Links

A blitz interview with the director of Ukrzaliznytsia’s Office of International Projects.

Ships Linked to Russia’s Biggest Grain Exporter Moved Stolen Ukrainian Cargo - WSJ

CFTS re-publishes The Wall Street Journal’s investigation about how vessels associated with the largest Russian grain trader shipped thousands of tons of stolen Ukrainian grain to global buyers using a complex system of feeder vessels and floating cranes.

Ukraine’s 15,000-Mile Lifeline

The CFTS reprints the New York Times editorial about the outstanding courage of the Ukrainian railroad workers who gave Ukraine and Ukrainians a shoulder at the most critical moment in the country's modern history.

Not an Iron Curtain: Why the Sanctions on the Export of Russian Mining and Metals Products are Not Working

Europe continues to purchase Russian iron ore and cast iron although they can easily be replaced with products from other sources. Why is this happening despite sanctions?

Bypassing Russia and Belarus: How Countries are Trying to Increase Cargo Transit on the Trans-Caspian Route

The measures Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey are taking to take advantage of the opportunity to make money from the freight transit between China and the EU following the imposition of sanctions against Russia.

Feeding the World: How to Establish Grain Export Logistics from Ukraine

Is it possible to lift the blockade of Ukrainian ports, and which European seaports can temporarily help with the export of Ukrainian grain?

Never Too Many Sanctions: How to Ensure a Naval Blockade of Russia

Maximum restriction of Russian maritime trade can be no less painful to the aggressor country than stopping the purchase of its oil. What is already being done in this regard and what sanctions are still missing?

Ukrainian National Airlines: What We Know About the New National Airline Being Created

The president of Ukraine has announced the name of the future national air carrier and consultants for the project have disclosed the size of the airline's fleet and the number of its routes. How much money will be needed to implement the plans?

Chornobyl 35 Years Later: How to Turn the Exclusion Zone into a Development Territory

How the infrastructure in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone should be modernized to enable it to reach its tourism potential.

What lies ahead for the transport industry? State managers answer questions from businesses

Business representatives and top managers in the Ukrainian transport industry discuss the immediate prospects for development of infrastructure in the country.

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Passenger traffic of Ukrainian airports in 2021

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A shipowner to yourself: Why Ukrainian cargo owners are starting to acquire a fleet

Opinion

Detention of Vessels in Ukrainian Ports: What Harbour Masters Need to Know
Artem Volkov
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