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Cabinet Appoints New Board Of Ukrzaliznytsia

The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Wojciech Balczun as Ukrzaliznytsia’s new head as well as the new board of the company proposed by him.

Armenia Lifts Restrictions On Flights From Ukraine

The State Aviation Service has reached agreement with Armenia’s Department of Civil Aviation complete removal of restrictions on air links between the two countries.

UIA In Danger Of Losing Ability To Launch New Flights

The new rules stipulate that an airline should pay all the fees stipulated in the Air Code before it can be assigned new routes. This may hit Ukraine International Airlines (UIA).

Volodymyr Omelian: I Am Aware that this is Not a Startup (Part 2)

In the second part of this interview, we ask Omelian what he expects from Ukrzaliznytsia’s head Wojciech Balczun, whether there will be highway concessions in Ukraine, and to whom he "made an offer" in the Ukrainian port Authority.

Volodymyr Omelian: I Am Aware That This Is Not A Startup

In the first part of his interview with the CFTS, we ask Volodymyr Omelian whether a technocrat or a politician makes a better minister, his main objectives, and what his predecessor left for him in the anecdotal "three envelopes."

Singapore To Advise Ukraine On Port Development

Singapore will advise Ukraine on development of the port industry. Representatives of the two countries exchanged views on improvement of the bilateral legal framework in the area of maritime merchant shipping and air traffic.

Wojciech Balczun On Why He Agreed To Head Ukrzaliznytsia

We visited Wojciech Balczun, the winner of the competition to head the Ukrzaliznytsia public railway company, in Warsaw. We learned about his Ukrainian ancestors and asked if he was ready to fight hard to implement reforms and not just work for a good salary.

Moldova To Create Maritime Agency Based On Giurgiulesti Port Captain's Office

The Moldovan Ministry of Transport has presented draft amendments that provide for reorganization of the "Moldova Water Registry" and the "Giurgiulesti Port Captain's Office" to create the Moldovan Maritime Agency.

Cabinet Approves Balczun As Head Of Ukrzaliznytsia

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the former head of PKP Cargo, Wojciech Balczun, as the board chairman of Ukrzaliznytsia.

Fresh Competition May Be Held For Post Of Boryspil Airport Director – Omelian

The Ministry of Infrastructure may initiate a fresh competition for the post of general director of the Boryspil airport, which is the country's largest airport.

Omelian Appointed Infrastructure Minister In New Government

Until his appointment, Omelian was the deputy minister of infrastructure and the Ministry of Infrastructure’s chief of staff.

New Cabinet To Create Competitive Market For Rail Carriers

One of the priorities of the new Cabinet of Ministers is creation of a competitive market for rail carriers. This is stated in the government's action program that was approved by the parliament

Prime Ministerial Candidate Groysman Nominates Omelian For Post Of Infrastructure Minister

Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Volodymyr Omelian, who is currently the acting Minister of Infrastructure, was proposed as the Minister of Infrastructure.

Wojciech Balczun To Head Ukrzaliznytsia

The committee on appointment of heads of strategic enterprises (the Nomination Committee) has recommended Wojciech Balczun to the Cabinet of Ministers for approval as the board chairman of the Ukrzaliznytsia public railway company.

The Difficulties of the Second Phase of Railway Reform In Ukraine

PJSC Ukrzaliznytsia board member Yevhen Kravtsov and head of Ukrzaliznytsia’s department of reform and corporate development Andrii Bukovskyi discuss when a railway freight company will be created and who opposes reform of Ukrzaliznytsia.

Ukraine's Government Appointed New Chairman of Ukrzaliznytsia

Evhen Kravtsov was appointed the new acting board chairman of PJSC Ukrzaliznytsia. Oleksandr Zavhorodnyi was removed from the board.

Ukrainian Ocean Fishing Fleet To Be Put Up For Sale

The State Fishery Agency is considering privatization of Ukraine’s ocean fishing vessels. The agency’s head Yarema Kovaliv announced this in a statement.

Ukrzaliznytsia Creates Separate Anti-Corruption Department

Japan To Give Ukraine Additional USD 300 Million For Reforms

Ukraine and Japan have ratified an agreement on provision of a second loan of USD 300 million for supporting economic reforms. Ukraine’s Minister of Finance Natalie Jaresko announced this.

Ukraine To Restructure Ukravtodor’s Debt By Issuing Bonds For USD 32 Million

Citibank will receive Ukrainian Eurobonds worth USD 31.617 million maturing on 1 September 2019 and government derivatives worth USD 10.389 million.

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