Coastal shipping of raw materials to Donbass arranged in Ukraine
Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure has launched a regular coastal shipping between the ports of Mariupol and the rest of mainland Ukraine for supply of goods necessary for nonstop operation of Donbass industries, the Ministry says in its press release.
According to the statement, transportation of raw materials for metallurgical plants of Donetsk and Lugansk regions involves the fleet of Ukraine and other countries.
Coastwise shipping by vessels flying foreign flags is allowed upon obtaining of an according permit from the Ministry of Infrastructure under Article 131 of the Merchant Marine Code of Ukraine.