Analytics

The State Railway Administration (Ukrzaliznytsia) has suspended the operations of its South Korean-made Hyundai express trains because of defects that, according to Ukrzaliznytsia, endangered passengers. What fate awaits the Hyundai trains and what are travelers being offered in exchange? 13 February 2014, 18:07

Two bankruptcies in one year? Why the Ukrainian aviation market is also close to losing Air Onix after losing AeroSvit, why the Crimean-based carrier suspended flights, how much it owes and to whom. 16 January 2014, 13:07

Two powerful players competing for export grain cargo have been created in Ukraine: the SFGCU-China and UkrLandFarming-Cargill partnerships. In both cases, the key role is played by construction of their own port facilities and establishment of efficient logistics. 14 January 2014, 16:23

The bankruptcy of AeroSvit, the initialing of the Open Skies agreement with the EU, the change of leadership at the Boryspil airport, and the beginning of An-158 aircraft deliveries. This is an incomplete list of the key events in the Ukrainian aviation industry in 2013. What impact did they have on the industry? 27 December 2013, 10:55

Following the signing of the Moscow agreements, the government has once again started talking about ambitious projects in the aircraft manufacturing industry - production of 80 An-124 heavy transport airplanes - and almost USD 13 billion in total revenues. However, does such a project have real prospects? 20 December 2013, 13:30

The advantages of the association agreement will be simplification of access to foreign loans, improvement of the investment climate in Ukraine, access to new markets, and harmonization of Ukraine’s legal framework with European standards. The disadvantages will be the risks associated with Russia's response and increased competition. 17 December 2013, 12:58

There are cases of inconsiderable cargo spills in ports of Ukraine, however the way the damage amount is calculated has nothing to do with international rules. Shipowners complain of arbitrary behavior of ecological inspectors and raise the issue on the international level; in turn the state at all costs tries to make money on such offenders. 10 December 2013, 11:01

The process of transformation of the State Railway Administration (Ukrzaliznytsia) into a joint-stock company and separation of its various types of operations has slowed down. Why Ukrzaliznytsia has taken such a long pause and the legislative initiatives is it currently preparing 5 December 2013, 09:56

The Russian Railways intends to launch Spanish high-speed trains Talgo, which are capable of accelerating to more than 200 kilometers per hour, on the Moscow-Kiev route in 2014. Why it cannot achieve this potential in Ukraine and what passengers can expect from the new service. 22 November 2013, 09:49

With access railways to seaports unable to cope with the load, grain traders are looking for an alternative in the form of cargo transportation through the Dnieper River. Which steps to revive river navigation will depend on the state and which will depend on private investors? 19 November 2013, 10:42

The AIS group of companies has accused its creditor - Oleksandr Yaroslavskyi’s DCH holding - of attempted corporate raid. In turn, the DCH holding has accused the AIS group of companies of failing to repay its debt. This has resulted in a new round of confrontation between the creditor and the borrower. 7 November 2013, 16:23

Reduction in demand from Russia and reorientation of the country to the EU market will have the most painful impact on railcar manufacturing companies and the aviation industry and the least on the shipbuilding industry. However, it is too early to bury anyone. 5 November 2013, 13:57

World Bank experts assert that the economy of any country is 40% dependent on the level of development of its infrastructure. The “Ukrainian Transport Infrastructure Forum 2013” organized by the Adam Smith Institute brought together people who identified these 40% of the Ukrainian economy on October 15. 23 October 2013, 16:43

The State Food and Grain Corporation of Ukraine’s Deputy Board Chairman Roman Nasyrov discusses how the corporation intends to buy grain cars and its plans at seaports in a short interview with the Center for Transport Strategies portal. 15 October 2013, 16:22

Dmytro Kiva, the president and chief designer of the Antonov state enterprise, discusses the outcome of the MAKS 2013 air show, cooperation with Russia, the prospects for the AN-70 and AN-140 aircraft projects in an exclusive interview with the Center for Transport Strategies. 14 October 2013, 16:34

Revolution is coming to Kiev city transport. The city authorities intend to implement a system involving the use of a single electronic ticket for traveling on buses, trolleybuses, trams, and the subway from January 1, 2014. How will this system work and what outcome of this reform are officials expecting? 8 October 2013, 10:22

Vitalii Portianko, the new director of the Odessa International Airport limited liability company, discusses the company’s intention to become a regional hub, cooperation with low-cost airline companies, and competition with Chisinau in an exclusive interview with the Center for Transport Strategies. 27 September 2013, 10:56

HPC Ukraine’s President Klaus Schmoecker explains why it is premature to talk about the market values of container businesses in Ukraine and discusses the trends in the industry and the reasons for the lack of optimism in an exclusive interview with the CTFS portal. 16 September 2013, 13:39

Mark Skinner, Senior Vice President for Ground Handling Northern Europe and North Africa speaks on trial with Ukraine International, Ukrainian judicial system, government support and future plans in an exclusive interview with CTS. 11 September 2013, 17:12

The entry into force of the law on automobile recycling tax has caused problems in the automobile market. From September 1, the State Automobile Inspectorate is obliged to require owners of new automobiles to show receipts for payment of the environmental tax during registration of their automobiles. However, such a document does not exist. 6 September 2013, 15:12