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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.
100 hectares of land are being sold near the Pivdennyi port for a port-railway hub
In the Odesa region, 100 hectares of land are being sold near the port of Pivdenny for a deep-water port-railway hub.
Another ship with stolen grain heads from Mariupol to Egypt
A bulk carrier under the Russian flag loaded over 7 thousand tons of stolen wheat in occupied Mariupol.
Russia plans to re-register about 80 tankers in the near future
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has received information about the Kremlin’s plans to increase the number of tankers transporting oil under the Russian flag.
Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz does not justify lifting sanctions on Russia, says Macron
The French President believes that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz does not justify the lifting of sanctions against Russian oil.
Wheat prices rose by 100–150 UAH/t in the ports of Great Odesa
Prices were supported by the increase in grain prices on a FOB basis, more active demand, restraining sales by farmers, and the weakening of the hryvnia against the dollar.
Bureau of Economic Security stopped an attempt to export 28 thousand tons of corn through the port of Odesa
In Odesa, a scheme for minimizing taxes during the export of agricultural products of unknown origin was exposed.
Exporting grain only through certified elevators may have negative consequences, — Agrarian Council
The All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council believes that the initiative to introduce grain exports exclusively through certified elevators may create significant obstacles for Ukrainian farmers.
Russia places “Wagnerists” on ships of the shadow fleet
Journalists have identified 17 people without maritime qualifications on the ships of the “shadow fleet” sailing in the Gulf of Finland.
Kernel founder made it to the list of the richest people on the planet
The owner of the Kernel agroholding Andriy Verevskyi has entered the list of the richest people in the world according to the American Forbes.
Bulk carrier under Russian flag transports 19,000 tons of stolen grain from Sevastopol to Turkey
The “Novaya Zemlya” vessel loaded 19 thousand tons of wheat in Sevastopol and plans to go to the Turkish port of Iskenderun.
Rising freight rates make some grain transportation economically unprofitable
The increase in the cost of logistics does not increase exporters’ income, since the pressure of freight rates is actually transferred to FOB and domestic prices in Ukraine.
EU did not include Georgian port in 20th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union has decided not to include the Georgian port of Kulevi in the 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
Bulk carrier with stolen grain from occupied Mariupol is being unloaded in Egypt
The Russian-flagged “Victoria K” vessel arrived in the Egyptian port of Alexandria with stolen grain.
Ukraine supplied about 92% of sunflower oil imports to the EU
From July 2025 to the beginning of February 2026, EU countries imported almost 1.04 million tons of sunflower oil, of which 950 thousand tons fell to Ukraine.
Ukrzaliznytsia will receive 1,592 wagons confiscated from the Russians
So far, the Government has designated the State Property Fund as the management body for 1,592 wagons that previously belonged to Russian companies and were confiscated in Ukraine.
Concession project for the port of Chornomorsk presented in Istanbul
The event was attended by more than 10 international companies, who were presented with the concession project of the First and Container Terminals of the Chornomorsk Sea Port.
Wheat prices in the Black Sea region remain stable despite rising stock market quotes
Market support was provided by speculative funds, which became more active against the background of growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Ukraine has begun installing interceptor drones on Magura naval drones
Ukraine has begun installing interceptor drones on Magura unmanned boats in response to Russia’s new tactics.