icon
Photo – TEST US port fee proposals to have little effect on China amid healthy bulk ship orders
TEST US port fee proposals to have little effect on China amid healthy bulk ship orders

China's shipbuilding sector remains strong despite proposed US tariffs, leading the industry for the 15th consecutive year in 2024 with 55.7% of global completions and 74.1% of new orders. Chinese shipyards benefit from low labor costs, efficient supply chains, and competitive steel prices, offering vessels at significantly lower costs than US equivalents. High demand for materials and next-gen vessels further reinforces China's dominance in global shipbuilding.

Photo – Resilience lessons: How iron & steel industry of Ukraine cope with logistic challenges
Resilience lessons: How iron & steel industry of Ukraine cope with logistic challenges

Ukrainian pig iron returned to the US market and rolled products are sold around the world

Photo – What Ukrainian steelmakers will receive as part of the grain agreement
What Ukrainian steelmakers will receive as part of the grain agreement

Given the weak demand, we should not count on a sharp increase in the export of mining&metals, but cargoes to Europe will go faster

Photo – The bottleneck: why Danube ports cannot save Ukrainian exports
The bottleneck: why Danube ports cannot save Ukrainian exports

In recent years, the share of Danube ports in the total Ukraine’s freight shipment was 2.5-4.2%

Photo – Wartime logistics: problems of Ukrainian exports remain unresolved
Wartime logistics: problems of Ukrainian exports remain unresolved

Ports blockade leads to systemic and long-term problems for Ukrainian goods exports

Photo – What will the rise in railway rates cost to the steel industry?
What will the rise in railway rates cost to the steel industry?

Starting from 1 April, Ukrainian steelmakers will pay much more for cargo transportation