Ukraine: trade turnover up in January 2024

Ukraine’s trade turnover in January was $8.5 billion, up by 7% YoY, the State Customs Service reported. “In January, Ukraine imported goods worth $5.1 billion and exported $3.4 billion. At the same time, taxed imports amounted to $4.5 billion, which was 90% of the total volume of imported goods,” the statement said. Most of the…

Bulgaria: housing and food costs up in January 2024

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has unveiled the latest inflation data for January, shedding light on notable shifts in consumer prices across various sectors. According to preliminary NSI figures, January saw a monthly inflation rate of 0.5%, with annual inflation reaching 3.8%. The data provide crucial insights into the economic landscape, indicating trends in price…

Ukraine: UDSC builds another SLG barge

Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company has built another large-capacity SLG barge, using old lighter vessels (small 40-meter barges). The first SLG barge was set afloat in late 2023. The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development Ministry on Facebook. “In 2023, the team of Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company, for the first…