Business news from Ukraine

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NIBULON’S FLOATING CRANE HANDLES 5 MLN TONNES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN TWO YEARS

The self-propelled floating crane Nibulon Max of agricultural holding JV Nibulon LLC (Mykolaiv) has transshipped more than 5 million tonnes of products at Mykoaliv seaport and loaded more than 160 vessels in two years since its launch in October 2019, according to the website of the group of companies.According to it, 41% of all shipments were wheat, 38% – corn, 16% – barley, and 5% – rapeseed. Agricultural products were exported to more than 30 countries of the world.Nibulon specified that it reached its maximum transshipment volumes in August 2021 – 700,900 tonnes of agricultural products. The best quarterly indicator for the shipment of products was also recorded in the first quarter of the 2021/2022 marketing year (MY, July-June) – 1.83 million tonnes, 62% out of which were shipped due to transshipments in the outer roads.According to Nibulon’s data, the Nibulon Max floating crane, with a nominal daily loading capacity of 18,000 tonnes, loads Panamax-class vessels in three days. The presence of two cargo holds with a capacity of 13,400 cubic meters allows continuous operation even in the absence of a non-self-propelled fleet, since it is able to carry out loading and unloading operations in its own holds. Also, it can store cargoes when foreign-going vessels are not available, thereby releasing fleet to transport cargoes.”Nibulon Max has considerably increased the company’s capacity to transport cargoes by river and to ship in the outer roads. According to the company’s specialists, the shipments by floating cranes can be soon increased by 26%, thereby enabling the company to efficiently use its own capacities in the outer roads. The shipment capacity now comprises 6 million tonnes [annually],” the company said.Nibulon was established in 1991. It has 27 transshipment terminals and reception complexes, storage capacity of 2.25 million tonnes and a fleet of 82 units (including 23 tugs), as well as the Mykolaiv shipyard.Nibulon cultivates 82,000 hectares of land in 12 regions of Ukraine and exports agricultural products to more than 70 countries.During the navigation period of 2020, the fleet of the Nibulon company transported a record 4.14 million tonnes of cargo, exceeding the figure of 2019 (3.8 million tonnes) by 8.9%.

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NATIONAL BANK OF UKRAINE’S OFFICIAL RATES AS OF 22/11/21

National bank of Ukraine’s official rates as of 22/11/21

Source: National Bank of Ukraine

OFFICIAL RATES OF BANKING METALS FROM NATIONAL BANK AS OF NOVEMBER 22

Official rates of banking metals from national bank as of November 22

One troy ounce=31.10 grams

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VOLUMES OF CARGO TRANSPORTATION IN JAN- SEPT 2021, MLN TONS

Volumes of cargo transportation in Jan- Sept 2021, mln tons

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QUOTES OF INTERBANK CURRENCY MARKET OF UKRAINE (UAH FOR 1 RUB, IN 01.10.2021-30.10.2021)

Quotes of interbank currency market of Ukraine (UAH for 1 rub, in 01.10.2021-30.10.2021)

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CEREMONY OF AWARDING PROFESSIONALS IN PHARM INDUSTRY “PANACEA” TOOK PLACE IN MYSTETSKYI ARSENAL

On October 21, 2021, the 22nd solemn ceremony of awarding the annual concourse of professionals in the pharmaceutical industry of Ukraine “Panacea” took place in Mystetskyi Arsenal, hosted by famous television presenters Lydia Taran and Oleg Panyuta. The safety of guests at the event was ensured by the medical partner of the award ceremony – DILA Medical Laboratory.
The ceremony commenced with the words of the President of Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky stated that “due to the development of the pharmaceutical industry, the level of the domestic economy increases, biosafety of Ukraine and access to safe and affordable medicines are ensured.”
This evening, 27 awards “Panacea-2021” were awarded to the best among the best in the pharmaceutical industry of Ukraine. Laureates were determined on the basis of data from analytical partners of the concourse – “Business Credit”, “SMD”, “UMG” and “IQVIA”.

In the nomination “Pharmacy of the Year” 3 winners were awarded.
In the category “Pharm-Market of the Year” the pharmacy chain “Apteka Dobrogo Dnya” won as the most attractive pharm-market among visitors and pharmacists.
A unique project in Ukraine, created by “Epicenter”, the main advantage of which is the synergy of trade zones with health products, “Apteka 100+” was awarded in the category “Pharm-Market of the Year. Innovative Format”.
In the category “Industry leader of Internet orders” among pharmacy chains, “Panacea” was awarded to “Apteka 9-1-1” for its unique speed, flexibility and adaptability to new conditions during the pandemic.
For the historical contribution to the quality of education of pharmacists in Ukraine on the occasion of the 100th anniversary, the “Panacea” was awarded to the National University of Pharmacy (NUPh), headed by Rector Alla Kotvytska.
For the first time in the history of the award, the digital company of the year was chosen and awarded, which became the group of pharmaceutical companies “Kusum”. Through an independent survey of doctors of all specialties in Ukraine, IQVIA conducted a study for the nomination “Digital Company of the Year”.

Drugs in prescription and over-the-counter groups were also celebrated during the awards ceremony.

Winners in the nomination “Drug of the Year. Among over-the-counter drugs” were:
– ASCOZIN, Kusum;
– BEPANTHEN, Bayer;
– MOVEX COMFORT, MoviHealth;
– LIOTON, Berlin-Chemie/Menarini;
– ELEVIT, Bayer;
– CANEPHRON, Bionorica;
– TANTUM VERDE, Dileo Pharma;
– HELPEX, MoviHealth;
– RELIEF, Bayer.

Winners in the nomination “Drug of the Year. Among the prescription drugs” were:
– AJOVY, TEVA;
– GYNEX, Kusum;
– MOVEX ACTIVE, MoviHealth;
– NUVIGIL, TEVA;
– QUETIRON, Acino;
– UTROGESTAN, Besins Healthcare;
– MOVINAZA, MoviHealth;
– NIMESIL, BerlinChemie;
– SUMAMED, TEVA.

In the nomination “Drug of the Year. Dynamic Leader”, “Panacea” was awarded to PARAPLEXIN from the company “Salutaris”.
Award in the nomination “Drug of the Year. Dynamic Leader” in the higher-price segment was awarded to TAZPEN from “Dia Pharma”.
In the nomination “Drug of the Year. Effective Start-up” Panacea-2021 was awarded to ERMUCIN by “Dileo Pharma”.
This evening’s “Panacea” was awarded to Bayer’s SUPRADIN in the Biologically Active Substance of the Year category.
As part of the ceremony, a special exhibition “Reflection of Reality” from the project “ART by PANACEA” was held. The exposition was presented by 4 Ukrainian artists: Darina Momot, Olga Kosheleva, Mykhailo Ray and Yevhen Zayts, headed by the curator – Ivanna Bertrand. The works of contemporary Ukrainian artists, selected for the exhibition by the organizers of the award ceremony is a reflection of modern reality during the pandemic.
The festive atmosphere of the ceremony was created by artists of the Kyiv National Operetta Theatre and the Kyiv Opera and Ballet Theatre. And also a jazz band with soloist Pavel Pigura.

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