In January-June the Ukrainian seaports processed 66.3 million tons of cargoes, up by 5% YoY, the State Enterprise Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) declared. In particular, the export cargoes transshipment in the Ukrainian seaports reached 50.9 million tons (up by 5.4%), and import cargoes – 9.4 million tons (up by 17.6%). Traditionally, the transshipment of…
The consolidated index of production of goods and services in Ukraine in January-June rose by 2.2%, GDP growth is estimated at 2.5% plus or minus 0.3%, according to data released by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. The ministry said the increased consumer and investment demand amidst the improved business and consumer sentiment, as…
Ukrainian nuclear power plants (NPPs) produced 210.36 million kWh of electricity on July 25, the press-service of Ukraine’s State Enterprise “National Nuclear Energy Generating Company Energoatom” reports. On July 26, 11 out of 15 power units were functioning at the Ukrainian power plants. It was the 161st day of the average planned repair at power…
The pace of sunseed crushing slowed down to some extent in June against the previous month. Consequently, sunoil production by large and medium-sized crushers amounted to 451.4 KMT in June 2016-2017 against 491.2 KMT a month earlier. Monthly output still remains at a record level. In total, Ukraine’s large and medium-sized crushers produced as much…
First Ukrainian International Bank (FUIB) has become the first bank in Ukraine to issue an e-license. As of today, FUIB has issued 5 out of 11 e-licenses in Ukraine and is the leader in providing this service in Ukraine. On July 3, the National Bank started issuing personal licenses to individuals in electronic form through…
The hryvnia exchange rate may drop to UAH 28.5 per US dollar by the end of 2017, Oleh Ustenko, Executive Director of The Bleyzer Foundation, stated at a press conference on July 25. “We admit that at best, the exchange rate should be maintained at UAH 28.5 per US dollar by the end of the…
The Ukroboronprom State Concern expects that tests will be conducted and the Ukrainian Navy will accept a radiosonic system created at the enterprises of the concern and used during the Sea Breeze 2017 multinational military drills in Odessa on July 10-22 with 16 countries taking part. The press service of the concern reported that the…