State-owned PrivatBank topped the list of profit-making Ukrainian banks in 2021, declaring UAH 35.05 billion of net profit, while Pravex Bank recorded the largest loss last year – UAH 266.249 million.
According to the data of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), the second position in the list of profit-making banks was taken by Raiffeisen Bank Aval (UAH 4.858 billion), and the third by FUIB (UAH 4.188 billion). According to the results of 2021, the subsidiary of the Russian Sberbank IR Bank (UAH 3.897 billion) is in the fourth position, and Ukrgasbank is in the fifth position (UAH 3.82 billion).
According to the central bank, Unex Bank (UAH 50.355 million) ranked second among loss-making banks, BTA Bank (UAH 32.085 million) ranked third, Ukrainian Bank for Reconstruction and Development fourth (UAH 27.928 million) and Alpari Bank fifth (UAH 6.12 million).
During this period, 66 out of 71 banks operating in Ukraine saw profit.
According to the statistics of the National Bank, in terms of total assets, PrivatBank (UAH 582.851 billion) retained the first place in the ranking in 2021 (UAH 582.851 billion), Oschadbank (UAH 249.938 billion) was second, Ukreximbank was third (UAH 210.029 billion), and Ukrgasbank was fourth (UAH 130.817 billion) and Raiffeisen Bank Aval fifth (UAH 133.651 billion).
The Pivdenny Merchandise Sea Port (formerly Yuzhny, Odesa region), the largest seaport in Ukraine in transshipment volume, in January 2022 increased cargo transshipment by 37.9% compared to January a year earlier, to 5.105 million tonnes.
As reported on the page of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) on Facebook, the largest share was traditionally for ore with 2.274 million tonnes handled (5% more compared to January 2020), grain with 1.269 million tonnes (71.4% more) and coal with 615,000 tonnes (346.9% more).
Export cargo turnover amounted to 3.915 million tonnes (35.1% more), import – 856,000 tonnes (93.1% more), transit reached 331,000 tonnes (8.1% less).
Coastal cargo turnover amounted to 3,000 tonnes.
A total of 4.381 million tonnes of bulk cargo was handled (42.9% more), 360,000 tonnes of liquid cargo (12.8% less) and 364,000 tonnes of general cargo (63.2% more).
Transshipment of containers in the port during the reporting period grew by 51.2% compared to the previous year and amounted to 323,000 tonnes, or 23,582 TEU.
As reported, the Pivdenny Seaport in 2021 cut cargo transshipment by 13.3% compared to 2020, to 53.470 million tonnes.
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Mobile network operators Kyivstar and Vodafone Ukraine are in dialogue with the Ministry of Digital Transformation on the issue of smartphoneization of the elderly.
“Preliminary consultations with the Ministry of Digital Transformation on this project were held. But the implementation and details of the project have not yet been finalized,” the Kyivstar press service told Interfax-Ukraine.
The company recalled that the operator is systematically working to overcome digital barriers between generations: in 2019, the educational project Smartphone for Parents was launched; at the beginning of 2020 a special line of tariffs for subscribers over 60 years old were introduced.
“Digital services, for which we, among other things, are building coverage, cannot be obtained on feature phones. Therefore, smartphoneization is a strategic task at the national level. We are already in dialogue with government authorities on this issue. At the moment, we are waiting for project proposals, which we can study,” the press service of Vodafone Ukraine told Interfax-Ukraine.
The company said that not all Ukrainians still use smartphones: according to the operator, about 28% still use feature phones. In most cases, these are older subscribers.
“The authorities have indeed turned to us with a request for a preferential tariff for pensioners. lifecell is ready to join the working group on this project. Details on the development of the tariff will be discussed at joint meetings with the Ministry of Digital Transformation,” lifecell’s press service told Interfax-Ukraine.
The operator also said that among its already existing offers, one can choose convenient tariffs for each subscriber.
The bridge-building subdivision of Avtostrada group of companies continues work on the construction of the left-bank interchange of the Darnytsky Bridge in Kyiv; at present, the installation of bored piles has been completed at the facility and preparatory work has begun to install ramp structures.
The press service of the group reported on Tuesday that a total of 55 piles with a diameter of 1.5 meters were drilled and concreted. About 2,500 cubic meters of monolithic concrete was used. To carry out these works, powerful equipment was involved – Bauer BG 45 and BG 36drilling rigs.
In addition, a number of other works have been carried out. So, at object No. 8L (exit towards Bazhana Avenue), 12 grillages and 23 blocks of bulkhead were installed. Each such block weighs up to 14-15 tonnes. At present, joint grouting work is underway, and in the coming days another 80 blocks will be installed. About 1,200 cubic meters of monolithic concrete was used during the installation of the structure.
At object No. 5L (also part of the exit towards Bazhana Avenue), the pillar was concreted and half of the work on bulkhead was completed.
At object No. 6L, towards the Paton Bridge, the preparation of the foundation pit of pillar four has begun and preparations are underway for the installation of the grillage.
At objects No. 3L and No. 4L, concreting and reinforcement of support elements – grillages, pillar bodies, crossbars – is underway.
In addition, the metal structures of the decking are now being examined at the facility, in particular, the paintwork on the beams and the performance of swing bolt joints.
A total of 110 specialists of the Avtostrada bridge-building division are working at the facility, more than 50 units of specialized equipment are involved. Works are carried out around the clock.
The left-bank interchange of the Darnytsky Bridge will improve road communication between the banks of the Dnipro River and will relieve the traffic in Kyiv. Before work began in October 2021, the bridge stayed unfinished for about 10 years.
The Avtostrada group of companies is one of the leaders in the road construction industry and is part of the MS Capital holding. It carries out major repairs and construction of roads and bridges. It owns more than 2,500 units of specialized equipment and 5,500 full-time employees.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain José Manuel Albares Bueno will pay a visit to Ukraine on February 8-9 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
According to the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, the ministers will hold talks, the key topics of which will be support and containment of the Russian Federation from further aggression. The parties will also discuss the increase in trade and investment between Ukraine and Spain.
On Wednesday, February 9 at 10:20, the ministers will hold a joint online press conference.
