🎄 Season's Greetings from the International Trade Council! 🎄

Please note that our offices will be closed from 20th December 2024 and will reopen on 6th January 2025.

We wish you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to assisting you in 2025.

Warm regards,
The International Trade Council Team

Archive for the ‘Ukrain’ Category

News, Ukrain

November 17, 2023

In a recent update, Ukraine reports that its newly established Black Sea shipping corridor, operational since August, has witnessed significant activity, underscoring its importance in the region’s trade landscape. According to information from the Interfax-Ukraine news agency, a senior government official shared the latest developments.   Since its inception, a total of 151 ships have […]

Agricultural Trade, News, Ukrain

November 10, 2023

In a recent development, Ukraine has witnessed a significant increase in the number of rail wagons transporting grains to the ports in the Odesa region. This positive trend is attributed to the successful operation of an alternative Black Sea export corridor, as reported by a senior official from Ukrainian Railways.   Valeriy Tkachov, the Deputy […]

International Trade, News, Ukrain

November 1, 2023

In a move to bolster transparency and safeguard its economic interests, Ukraine has announced new regulations governing food exports. These measures, aimed at curbing potential abuses like tax evasion in the export of crucial agricultural products, were outlined in a government resolution released on Wednesday.   Ukraine stands as one of the globe’s leading food […]

Maritime Trade, News, Ukrain

October 1, 2023

The International Trade Council acknowledges the recent developments in Ukraine’s maritime trade. We have received information that five additional vessels are navigating to Ukrainian sea ports. This initiative comes as a part of an alternative mechanism to the Black Sea grain deal which faced challenges earlier.   The five vessels, namely OLGA, IDA, DANNY BOY, […]

News, Ukrain

September 27, 2023

The International Trade Council extends its support for Ukraine’s recent initiative to establish a dedicated maritime channel for its grain exports, recognizing the move as a crucial intervention in bolstering global food security. This initiative arises in the wake of Russia’s departure from a prior United Nations-endorsed arrangement that had previously facilitated Ukrainian exports through […]

Europe, News, Trade Agreements, Ukrain

September 25, 2023

The European Union’s trade commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, has emphasized the need for a more balanced economic relationship with China while highlighting the EU’s substantial trade deficit with the country, which amounted to nearly 400 billion euros ($425 billion). Speaking at China’s Tsinghua University, Dombrovskis also expressed concerns about how China’s stance on the war in […]

News, Trade Agreements, Ukrain

August 31, 2023

Budapest, August 30, 2023 – Viktor Orban, the Prime Minister of Hungary, has expressed his opposition to the potential integration of Ukraine into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The statement was made today, according to reports published by Prensa Latina. Prime Minister Orban also emphasized the importance of pursuing dialogue with Russia in addressing the […]

News, Trade Relations, Ukrain

June 9, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) is honored to announce its participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) 2023, slated to take place in London from June 21-22. This esteemed conference, co-hosted by the UK and Ukraine, marks an essential step in rallying international support for Ukraine’s post-conflict recovery. Continuing the cycle of annual events, this […]

The International Trade Council wishes to inform its members and relevant stakeholders that Hungary has implemented a temporary ban on imports of honey, certain meat products, and grains from Ukraine, effective immediately until June 30, 2023. This decision follows the European Commission’s announcement of emergency preventive measures for wheat, maize, sunflower seeds, and rapeseed imports […]

Digital Trade, News, Ukrain, United Kingdom

November 30, 2022

International Trade Council announces the UK-Ukraine digital trade agreement, in a move to boost Ukraine’s economy amid challenges from the war and infrastructure damages. The deal was struck at a London meeting between the UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Ukraine’s Minister for Trade and Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. The agreement aims to facilitate cross-border flows […]

Agricultural Trade, News, Ukrain

November 17, 2022

The International Trade Council is pleased to announce that the agreement enabling safe and secure export of grain, foodstuff, and fertilisers from Ukraine has been extended for an additional four months.   The Black Sea Grain Initiative, a cooperative venture involving Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and the United Nations, has proven crucial in curbing the global […]

Istanbul, Turkey – The Global Economic Impact Forum on Ukraine (TGEIF) will be held on July 21-22, 2022, in Istanbul. This invitation-only event will bring together high-level political, public sector, and business leaders from Fortune 500 companies from across the globe to look at rebuilding Ukraine, discuss investment and trade opportunities, and address the challenges […]

The International Trade Council is urging for a full embargo on Russian energy imports, in order to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukraine’s Finance Minister, Sergeii Marchenko, stated that the embargo would make it harder for Russia to finance their military needs, whilst also levelling the playing field between the two countries. […]

International Trade, News, Ukrain

April 26, 2022

April 26, 2022 – The International Trade Council (ITC) is concerned about the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on global commodity prices, with the World Bank forecasting the “largest commodity shock” since the 1970s. The ITC acknowledges the warning from the World Bank and is supportive of Ukraine as it faces this challenging situation.   […]

News, Supply Chain, Ukrain

March 10, 2022

International Trade Council expresses its support for Ukraine amidst the catastrophic impact of the ongoing war on the country’s economy. The World Bank recently warned that the war in Ukraine would cut global economic growth, and the president of the World Bank, David Malpass, has called it “a catastrophe” for the world. The International Trade […]

The International Trade Council stands in solidarity with Ukraine in the face of ongoing attacks from Russia, as Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announces the country is stripping Russia and Belarus of their status as “most favoured nation” trading partners.   “We strongly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and support Canada’s move to impose […]