The Swiss subsidiary of the world's second-largest container shipping company, MSC, Medlog, has bought stakes in Ukrainian logistics assets, according to reports from Forbes Ukraine. The transaction marks the first deal of its kind with a global logistics company since the full-scale Russian invasion.
MSC subsidiary buys stakes in Ukrainian logistics operator and cross-border terminal
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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
Current Regional Status Overview Region Current Risk Level Change Factor Key Triggers North MODERATE Degrading Incursion into Sumy Oblast East HIGH Degrading Tactical Disadvantages / Land South HIGH Degrading RU Offensive ZP / KHER West MODERATE No Change Missile / Drone Strikes Current Infrastructure Status Energy Food/Water Medical Communications Transportation ONLINE ONLINE
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