Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is purchasing 60% of the shares of Intermodal Terminal Eurobridge LLC in Batiovo, western Ukraine. This was reported by CTS citing NDR. The terminal will operate under the name HHLA Eurobridge Batiovo as a joint venture between HHLA International GmbH and the Ukrainian investment company Fortior Capital LLC. “HHLA has been … Continue reading HHLA is acquiring 60% of the shares of the Eurobridge terminal in western Ukraine
US reconstruction fund may include investments in Ukrainian ports
Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko explained how the Investment Fund will work within the framework of the “minerals agreement” between Ukraine and the United States. Svyrydenko and members of the negotiating team that worked on the agreement spoke about this in an interview with RBC-Ukraine. According to Svyrydenko, over the next 10 years, the Fund will … Continue reading US reconstruction fund may include investments in Ukrainian ports
Switzerland launches Ukraine reconstruction support program for 2025-2028
On February 12 in Bern, the Swiss Federal Council approved the Program of Cooperation with Ukraine for 2025-2028. It will be the first stage of long-term 12-year support for Ukraine in reconstruction, reforms, and sustainable development. In the framework of such a program, 1.5 billion CHF will be allocated for economic recovery, protection of the … Continue reading Switzerland launches Ukraine reconstruction support program for 2025-2028
Consortium led by Xavier Niel clears regulatory approval to acquire Ukraine’s #1 fixed telco Datagroup-Volia; Pursuing merger with #3 mobile operator Lifecell; Significant investment planned in Ukraine
Key highlights: NJJ Holding (“NJJ”), the investment firm founded and owned by Xavier Niel, the founder of leading European telco group iliad, obtained regulatory approval in March 2024 to acquire Datagroup-Volia, Ukraine’s leading fixed telecom and pay TV provider Datagroup-Volia is 96.13% owned by a fund managed by U.S. private equity firm Horizon Capital, led … Continue reading Consortium led by Xavier Niel clears regulatory approval to acquire Ukraine’s #1 fixed telco Datagroup-Volia; Pursuing merger with #3 mobile operator Lifecell; Significant investment planned in Ukraine
German company Knauf is investing €150M in its second building materials plant in Ukraine
The German company Knauf has begun constructing a new plant in Ukraine to produce plasterboard and dry building mixes. The enterprise will be in the town of Borshchiv in the Ternopil region. The second plant has a designed capacity that will produce 30 million square meters of plasterboard and 320,000 tons of dry mixes annually. Total project … Continue reading German company Knauf is investing €150M in its second building materials plant in Ukraine
Poland launches a PLN 250 million program to support business projects of its companies in Ukraine
On April 22, 2025, Poland launched a state concessional lending program “Loan to Participate in the Reconstruction of Ukraine”. The program will provide at least PLN 250 million or approximately EUR 58.25 million for Polish companies investing and implementing business projects in Ukraine. Under the terms of the program, the maximum loan amount per company … Continue reading Poland launches a PLN 250 million program to support business projects of its companies in Ukraine
Estonia’s aid to the Ukrainian maritime industry includes 600 million EUR and support for Grain from Ukraine
The plan to restore the Ukrainian maritime industry includes a 600 million EUR package and assistance for Grain from Ukraine, as reported by Vladimir Svet, the Minister of Infrastructure of Estonia, in an interview with Ukrinform. He noted the plan for the restoration of the maritime industry provided for the Ukrainian infrastructure protection during the … Continue reading Estonia’s aid to the Ukrainian maritime industry includes 600 million EUR and support for Grain from Ukraine
€157 million finance package for private Ukraine wind farms
International finance package of €157 million for private wind project to boost Ukraine’s energy security Project is co-financed by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, and Black Sea Trade and Development Bank The European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, and CIF’s Clean Technology Fund (CTF) supported the mobilization of the finance package … Continue reading €157 million finance package for private Ukraine wind farms
1109 new companies were opened by foreigners in Ukraine in 2024: 24% less than in 2023
Last year citizens of 78 countries launched business in Ukraine. Most often, companies were registered by citizens of the following countries: - Turkey – 201 business entities - Poland – 90 business entities - the United States – 89 business entities Almost half of new foreign companies (542) are located in Kyiv. Other popular regions … Continue reading 1109 new companies were opened by foreigners in Ukraine in 2024: 24% less than in 2023
Recovery of Ukraine will require new loan products
First and foremost, project financing or syndicated loans, where several banks work together, will be in demand. Dmytro Tsapenko, Deputy Chairman of the Board, Head of Ukrsibbank Corporate Business Department, expressed such an opinion in an interview for the annual rating of 25 Leading Banks of Ukraine. The top manager explained, “Reconstruction will require for … Continue reading Recovery of Ukraine will require new loan products