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Seven more companies are applying to take part in the pilot project to allow private freight trains on UZ tracks,

Seven more companies are applying to take part in the pilot project to allow private freight trains on UZ tracks, Seven more companies are applying to take part in the pilot project to allow private freight trains on UZ tracks, Alexander Karnachev, UZ’s strategic development director, tells Magistral, the railroa...

With Romania emerging as a potential corridor for Persian Gulf gas from Greece, Ukraine is paying more attention to its long neglected southern neighbor.

With Romania emerging as a potential corridor for Persian Gulf gas from Greece, Ukraine is paying more attention to its long neglected southern neighbor. With Romania emerging as a potential corridor for Persian Gulf gas from Greece, Ukraine is paying more attention to its long neglected southern neighbor. In recent days, Ukraine’s Defense Minister And...

Last weekend, the navies of the two nations conducted ‘Riverine 2020,’ joint exercises on the Izmail-Orlivka section of the Danube River.

Last weekend, the navies of the two nations conducted ‘Riverine 2020,’ joint exercises on the Izmail-Orlivka section of the Danube River. Last weekend, the navies of the two nations conducted ‘Riverine 2020,’ joint exercises on the Izmail-Orlivka section of the Danube River. Minesweepers participated in the exercises, ostensibly on the ...

At Orlivka, the first Ukraine-Romania ferry across the Danube has carried 460 trucks in its first month of operation.

At Orlivka, the first Ukraine-Romania ferry across the Danube has carried 460 trucks in its first month of operation. At Orlivka, the first Ukraine-Romania ferry across the Danube has carried 460 trucks in its first month of operation. Ten years in the making, the ferry finally started running Aug. 10 between Orlivka...

Seeking to diversify gas supplies, Ukrainian planners hailed last July’s test shipment by ERU Trading of gas from Revithoussa, Greece’s LNG terminal, on the Aegean Sea, through Romania to Ukraine.

Seeking to diversify gas supplies, Ukrainian planners hailed last July’s test shipment by ERU Trading of gas from Revithoussa, Greece’s LNG terminal, on the Aegean Sea, through Romania to Ukraine. Seeking to diversify gas supplies, Ukrainian planners hailed last July’s test shipment by ERU Trading of gas from Revithoussa, Greece’s LNG terminal, on the Aegean Sea, through Romania to Ukraine. “Th...

On the diplomatic front, Foreign Minister Kuleba said after his visit to Bucharest last week: “Energy has a huge potential of mutual benefit for Ukraine, Romania and the region as a whole.”

On the diplomatic front, Foreign Minister Kuleba said after his visit to Bucharest last week: “Energy has a huge potential of mutual benefit for Ukraine, Romania and the region as a whole.” On the diplomatic front, Foreign Minister Kuleba said after his visit to Bucharest last week: “Energy has a huge potential of mutual benefit for Ukraine, Romania and the region as a whole.” Ukraine’s ...

Odesa airport’s new runway should open by the end of this year

Odesa airport’s new runway should open by the end of this year Odesa airport’s new runway should open by the end of this year, Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Krikliy told President Zelenskiy Saturday on a tour of the airport. The new 2,800 meter runway is expe...

Prime Minister Shmygal promised last week to modernize Kherson Airport’s 50-year-old runway.

Prime Minister Shmygal promised last week to modernize Kherson Airport’s 50-year-old runway. Prime Minister Shmygal promised last week to modernize Kherson Airport’s 50-year-old runway. “Kherson International Airport is a strategic infrastructure facility in the region and has significant pot...

Starting today, Kyiv operates under ‘orange’ Coronavirus restrictions

Starting today, Kyiv operates under ‘orange’ Coronavirus restrictions Starting today, Kyiv operates under ‘orange’ Coronavirus restrictions. Closings include: fitness centers, hostels (but not hotels), and restaurants after midnight. Most scheduled surgeries are to be p...

Controls tightened in Kyiv after the city reported record cases of new infections — 404 on Friday and 428 on Saturday.

Controls tightened in Kyiv after the city reported record cases of new infections — 404 on Friday and 428 on Saturday. Controls tightened in Kyiv after the city reported record cases of new infections — 404 on Friday and 428 on Saturday. In one month, Kyiv has gone from ‘green’ to ‘yellow’ to ‘orange.’ Nationwid...

Ukraine has expanded its ban on foreigners entering Ukraine this month to include travellers coming to Ukraine in transit

Ukraine has expanded its ban on foreigners entering Ukraine this month to include travellers coming to Ukraine in transit Ukraine has expanded its ban on foreigners entering Ukraine this month to include travellers coming to Ukraine in transit. The expansion is believed to be aimed at blocking Hasidic pilgrims determined...

removed Ukraine’s state railroad from its Rating Watch Negative list

removed Ukraine’s state railroad from its Rating Watch Negative list removed Ukraine’s state railroad from its Rating Watch Negative list, giving Ukrzaliznytsia a ‘stable’ outlook. Fitch said a key factor was Sberbank’s decision last summer to extend its $200 million l...

Highlighting the growth of container rail traffic, Zhmak wants to reorganize UZ into four business units:

Highlighting the growth of container rail traffic, Zhmak wants to reorganize UZ into four business units: Highlighting the growth of container rail traffic, Zhmak wants to reorganize UZ into four business units: freight transport, passenger transport, infrastructure and container. This reorganization was ...

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