Spotty availability of railway wagons, congestion at Black Sea ports, complex insurance mechanisms, a lack of truck drivers and the risks of military strikes pose serious challenges to firms looking to ship goods to Ukraine, says a logistics professional with operations in the country.
Interest in shipping to Ukraine is rising, but hurdles include port congestion, lack of truckers, and customs, logistics pro says
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URN Daily: Ukraine seeks delay in EU carbon border tax. Riley Risk urges contingency planning for clients in east as fighting intensifies.
Today's Contents Reporter's Notepad: * Riley Risk recommends companies in east prepare contingency plans amid heavy fighting, possible Ukrainian territory loss Just The Facts: * Ukraine to ask EU to delay introducing carbon border tax, trade envoy says * Ukraine's finance minister discusses reconstruction opportunities with Canadian
May 22 Intelligence Summary: Riley Risks recommends clients in east Ukraine accelerate contingency planning
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Ukraine to ask EU to delay introducing carbon border tax, trade envoy says
Ukraine's Economy Ministry is preparing an official request to the European Commission to start formal talks on postponing the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for the war-torn country, The Odessa Journal reported on Wednesday, citing Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade Representative