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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.
Kuleba discussed with IMO Secretary General the export of stolen Ukrainian grain by Russia
Oleksiy Kuleba discussed with the Secretary General of the IMO the safety of shipping and the protection of Ukrainian ports.
Ukrainian ports increased transshipment by over 35% despite shelling
In April, Ukrainian seaports handled 8.2 million tons of cargo, which is 35.8% more than in the same period last year.
Ukraine will increase sunflower oil production and maintain leadership in exports, — USDA
In the 2026/27 season, Ukraine expects to resume production of sunflower and sunflower oil after a weaker current marketing year.
Drones hit a dry cargo ship with military cargo in the port of Berdyansk
In the port of temporarily occupied Berdyansk, Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian cargo ship.
Crisis is inevitable: how events in the Strait of Hormuz affect logistics and prices in Ukraine
The Strait of Hormuz is thousands of kilometers from Ukraine, but its crisis is already being felt by Black Sea freight. USM gathered the opinions of Ukrainian experts in the field of shipping and logistics to find out how events in the Middle East affect Ukraine.
Fictitious certificates for sailors: hospital director detained in Odesa for corruption scheme
The director of a private hospital in Odesa organized a corruption scheme to issue medical certificates for seamen.
Ukraine may increase corn exports to 26 million tons despite fertilizer shortage
Ukraine expects to increase corn exports in the 2026/27 season due to better weather conditions and a reorientation of sales to new markets.
The Odesa branch of the USPA is negotiating humanitarian medical aid
The Odesa branch of the State Enterprise “USPA” was visited by representatives of the international humanitarian organization Project HOPE Ukraine in Ukraine.
SBU exposed Ukrainians and foreigners who bought ships for the Russian “shadow fleet”
The Security Service of Ukraine has neutralized another scheme by which Russia circumvented international sanctions.
Russian naval drones spotted off the coast of Portugal, — Ministry of Defense
The Russians probably launched such drones from ships of the “shadow fleet” in order to spy on the underwater infrastructure of Western European countries.
Ukrainian barley loses in price: Romanian grain of the new harvest enters the market cheaper
Romanian barley is currently more competitive than Ukrainian grain on foreign markets ahead of the start of the new export season.
Russia attacked the port infrastructure of the Odesa region with attack drones
At night, the enemy again massively attacked the Odesa region with strike UAVs. Two people were injured.
MTWTUU strengthens cooperation with Dutch shipowners
The Ukrainian Shipowners’ Union continues to expand the representation of Ukrainian seafarers among leading international employers.
Due to the losses of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, its personnel are being transferred to the troops of unmanned systems
Russia is considering personnel changes in the command of the Black Sea Fleet, and some naval specialists are being transferred to the newly created troops of unmanned systems.
Russian ship with stolen grain, which was not accepted in Israel, arrives in Turkey
The bulk carrier “Panormitis”, which is transporting stolen Ukrainian grain and which was refused to be unloaded in the Israeli port of Haifa, has arrived in the Turkish port of Iskenderun.
The competitive dialogue stage for the concession in the port of Chornomorsk has begun
The competitive dialogue stage has started within the concession competition for terminals in the port of Chornomorsk.
The Ministry of Economy revised the minimum prices for agricultural exports: rapeseed fell the most
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has updated the indicators for wheat, corn and rapeseed depending on the delivery basis.
Russia reports fire in Taman port after nighttime UAV attack
In Russia, a fire broke out on the territory of an enterprise near the port of Taman, one of the key nodes for the sea export of Russian energy resources, after a drone attack.
