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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.

4.12.2025 – 18:05
Ukraine and Egypt discussed shipping safety in the Black Sea

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha had a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatti.

31.08.2026 – 14:05
Business requests to exempt the ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi from rent

Market participants emphasize that ship calls to Great Odesa are almost non-existent, while operators continue to bear the costs of infrastructure maintenance and restoration after shelling.

31.08.2026 – 12:35
Turkey wants to return to the “grain corridor” format in the Black Sea

Turkey has intensified negotiations with Ukraine and Russia on the creation of a new security mechanism in the Black Sea.

31.08.2026 – 11:59
The cargo ship hit near Novorossiysk was swept all the way to the shores of Turkey

After the attack near Novorossiysk, the 108-meter dry cargo ship drifted uncontrolled in the Black Sea and ran aground near Istanbul.

31.08.2026 – 11:22
Turkey summons Ukrainian ambassador over attacks on Turkish ships in the Black Sea

The Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine’s Ambassador to Ankara, Nariman Dzhelyalov, after attacks on two Turkish vessels in the Black Sea.

31.08.2026 – 09:45
A state of emergency has been introduced in the Rostov region due to the shutdown of ports

In the Rostov region, a state of emergency was introduced on the evening of August 28 due to disruptions in the operation of ports.

30.08.2026 – 16:11
Additional shelters for port workers are being built in Pivdenne

The new structures should supplement the existing system of shelters and provide additional safe places directly on the territory of the enterprise.

29.08.2026 – 10:10
Ukraine exported only a third of its potential agricultural output in August, — Vysotskyi

In the context of Russian attacks on civilian shipping and seaports, the main export channels remain the railway and the Danube.

28.08.2026 – 17:43
Sulina sharply increases vessel traffic ahead of two-day break due to bad weather

About 15-16 vessels passed through the Sulina Canal over the past 24 hours, which significantly exceeds the fleet’s recent pace of passage.

28.08.2026 – 17:00
Grain transport by rail across the western borders has increased

In August, the number of wagons with grain cargo transported by rail through the western border crossings increased.

28.08.2026 – 16:10
Ukrainian wheat prices rise in the port of Constanta

This week, Ukrainian food wheat in the Romanian port of Constanta has increased in price.

28.08.2026 – 15:29
Ukraine and Romania will create a joint coordination center to accelerate the movement of vessels on Sulina

The decision to establish a coordination center was made at a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Transport of Romania, the Lower Danube Administration AFDJ and the European Commission.

28.08.2026 – 14:42
EBA calls on MPs to support temporary moratorium on export duties on some types of oilseeds

The European Business Association has appealed to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine regarding draft law No. 15522.

28.08.2026 – 14:35
AMCU allows AD Ports to acquire German MBS Logistics for €70 million

The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has allowed AD Ports Group to acquire the German logistics company MBS Logistics.

28.08.2026 – 13:39
Ukrainian icebreaker “Noosfera” is undergoing scheduled maintenance in Cape Town (photo)

The research vessel is in dry dock in Cape Town (South Africa), where the Noosphere is based between Antarctic expeditions.

28.08.2026 – 11:37
Merchant ship catches fire and sinks in the Black Sea: all crew members rescued

On Thursday, August 27, at around 7:00 p.m., the Dominican Republic-flagged merchant vessel Progress IV caught fire and sank in Romania’s exclusive economic zone.

28.08.2026 – 10:57
Turkey to reduce sunflower import duties amid events in the Black Sea region and drought in Europe

Turkey will reduce the import duty on sunflower seeds from 20% to 12% from October 1, 2026, although the lower rate was supposed to come into effect only from November 30.

28.08.2026 – 10:20
Sweden to transfer ten coast guard boats to Ukraine

The boats will be given to the units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

28.08.2026 – 09:42