News

5 November 2018

Fitch Upgrades Ukrzaliznytsia’s Rating To B-

The Outlook on the rating is Stable.

U.S. Considers Ukraine Very Strong Competitor On Global Grain Market

The United States will continue supporting Ukraine although it realizes that this will increase competition for its agricultural producers

3 November 2018

Poroshenko Orders Drafting Of Bill On Introduction Of Private Railway Traction

According to him, it may not have to be private diesel locomotives, but, as an option, private capital.

2 November 2018

Ukravtodor Signs EUR-132-Million Contract With Azerbaijani Company For Repair Of M-01 Highway

The works will be financed by the EBRD and the EIB.

Russia Imposes Sanctions On Major Ukrainian Companies

Business owners are also under the restrictions.

UIA Toughens Policy On Hand Luggage From 15 January

Duty free packages, laptop, press, camera, etc. must be packed in hand luggage or will be charged for their transportation.

1 November 2018

European Commission Objects To Siemens-Alstom Merger

Companies must submit a plan of measures to reduce the negative impact of their merger on the market within three months.

Cabinet Authorizes Ukrzaliznytsia’s Supervisory Board To Recommend Candidates For Board Chairman

The powers of the supervisory board included making proposals to the general meeting on candidates for the positions of chairman and board members.

Cabinet Transforms Ukrzaliznytsia From Public To Private Joint-Stock Company

Instead of a public JSC to private.

31 October 2018

Grain Truck Drivers Becoming Scarce In U.S.

It is increasingly difficult for farmers and co-operatives to find a carrier when necessary.

30 October 2018

Ukraine And Russia Exchange Sailors Detained On Nord And YaMK-0041 Vessels

According to Ukrainian laws, all detained members of the Nord crew are citizens of Ukraine, but the exchange did take place.

Ryanair Begins Flying From Lviv To Europe

The first low-cost flight to Krakow was almost 100% full.

Ukrzaliznytsia Plans To Electrify Railway Line From Kyiv To Boryspil Airport

Negotiations between the State Aviation Service and Ukraerorukh about this are already being completed.

29 October 2018

Court Orders Ukrzaliznytsia To Return Nearly UAH 1 Billion To Russian Bank

The court partially satisfied the claim of VTB Bank and decided to recover from the Donetsk railway UAH 933 million of debt under loan agreements.

Groysman Promises Not To Allow Ukrposhta To Stop Delivering Pensions

According to the government, managers of Ukrposhta should be aware of the importance of this social function.

27 October 2018

Podil-Voskresenskyi Bridge To Be Commissioned In Autumn 2020

Kyiv authorities are holding talks with CPCG (China) on construction of a fourth subway line in Kyiv.

Kryukov Railcar Works To Reduce Number Of Engines In New Ukrzaliznytsia Diesel Trains From 3 To 2

The new rolling stock will be equipped with a backup heating system.

26 October 2018

Belarus Will Not Reduce Supply Of Petroleum Products To Ukraine In 2019

The ban on the export of Russian oil products to Belarus should not affect the Ukrainian market.

Ukrzaliznytsia: Cargo Traffic Through New Beskyd Tunnel Increases By 4-8%

Negotiations with the State Aviation Service and Ukraerorukh about this are already being completed.

Infrastructure Ministry Approves Berdiansk Port Development Plan With Focus On Reconstruction Of Berths And Grain Terminals

The main projects are the reconstruction of berths No. 6, 7, 8, reconstruction and construction of additional capacity of grain terminals.

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