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New risks in the Black Sea: how the market reacted to the attack on tankers carrying sanctioned oil
The drone strike on two tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” off the coast of Turkey has become yet another signal about the vulnerability of the Kremlin’s oil logistics. At the same time, it has already forced insurers to reassess risks in the Black Sea.
Imports of goods into Ukraine have exceeded exports by more than twice since the beginning of the year
In January-September 2026, Ukraine’s trade turnover amounted to almost $104.7 billion. Imports more than doubled exports.
Russia resumes diesel exports after agreement with Trump — Reuters
Russia has resumed diesel fuel supplies to world markets after an agreement with US President Donald Trump.
Romania resumes search for missing sailors from tanker Wine Trader
Romania continues to search for seven missing sailors who were part of the crew of the tanker Wine Trader, which was attacked by drones.
Russia announced a strike on a merchant ship heading to Odesa
Russia has claimed responsibility for the attack on a merchant ship in the Black Sea, which was heading to Odesa.
The government has updated the rules for protecting water areas from pollution.
In particular, the new rules tighten the requirements for the discharge of ship water, waste management and the use of chemicals.
The starting price of the VYSSOS vessel was reduced by 25% before the re-auction
The cargo ship VYSSOS was re-exhibited at the OpenMarket electronic auction with a starting price of UAH 30.13 million.
UCAB asks the Antimonopoly Committee to examine the practice of Ukrzaliznytsia regarding grain trucks
The practice of Ukrzaliznytsia to combine services for the use of grain carriers and the conversion of wagons to 1435 mm European gauge bogies creates additional barriers for agricultural exports and significantly increases logistics costs.
ARMA prepares dry cargo ship EMMAKRIS III for sale in the port of Chornomorsk
The Asset Tracking and Management Agency is preparing for sale the arrested dry cargo ship EMMAKRIS III, which is located in the waters of the Chornomorsk commercial sea port in the Odesa region.
The future owner of the Odesa Port Plant will not be obliged to repay the company’s debts
The winner of the privatization auction for the sale of the Odesa Port Plant (OPP) will not be obliged to repay the company’s debt to OSTCHEM, associated with Dmytro Firtash, with its own funds. According to lawyers, the risks for the future investor are low.
Responsibility for attacks on civilian vessels lies with Russia, says Romanian Foreign Ministry
Four merchant ships have been attacked in the western Black Sea over the past 24 hours, killing eight people.
HHLA does not plan to lay off employees at the container terminal in Odesa
After the acquisition of the terminal by the German logistics holding HHLA, the company will continue its work, and the employees are promised decent wages.
The government is preparing a priority for the export of oil, but meal and cake will not be included in the list
The adopted decision is a compromise in the context of logistics problems, because it was because of the oilcake meal that a conflict between the industries had previously arisen.
Rescue vessel leaves Constanta port for operation near offshore platform
The Romanian SAR ARTEMIS rescue vessel has left the port of Constanta to carry out an operation near an offshore platform in the Black Sea.
Bulgaria calls on partners to support moratorium on attacks in the Black Sea
Bulgaria developed the initiative together with Romania and Turkey after a series of attacks on merchant ships.
Another tanker damaged by attack runs aground off the coast of Turkey
The Liberian-flagged tanker BANDA ran aground on the Black Sea coast of Turkey near the Bosphorus. The vessel had previously been attacked by naval drones in the Novorossiysk area.
Kernel and NASA Harvest tested satellite crop rotation audit in Ukrainian fields
Kernel and the international initiative NASA Harvest have received the first results of testing satellite monitoring technology for crop rotation in Ukrainian fields.
Canada may partially replace Black Sea wheat in traditional markets
Due to shipping problems in the Black Sea, Canadian exporters have begun to crowd out Ukrainians on the world market.
Drones attacked three ships in two days in Romanian waters
On the night of October 14 and 15, drones attacked three vessels in Romanian territorial waters.
