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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.
Alternative routes: Ukraine exported 630 thousand tons of agricultural products in September
This is about 40% of the volumes that could be exported if logistics and ports were fully operational. In August, this figure was 33%.
The shutdown of Ukrainian ports complicates the increase in salaries of UZ employees
Starting in September 2026, the salary level of railway workers will increase by an average of 15%. UZ emphasizes that the process is complicated by the blockade of ports.
Turkey proposes new security mechanism in the Black Sea
Turkey has called for an end to the shelling of ships in the Black Sea and has separately proposed the creation of an international mechanism to protect ships and agricultural infrastructure.
The Ministry of Infrastructure is preparing to launch new initiatives to attract investors within the framework of port concessions
The Ministry of Infrastructure and IFC are expanding their partnership in the field of public-private partnerships. Port concessions remain one of the key areas.
Logistics from the inside. How a logistics company is currently building processes using the example of Marine Service Ukraine
At the backdrop of the suspension of the ports of Great Odesa, the logistics market is undergoing a large-scale restructuring: business is adapting, taking into account risks, looking for new ways of export-import and at the same time trying to keep delivery times and costs acceptable to customers.
USM talks about the current challenges and thoughts of the Ukrainian logistics sector using the example of Marine Service Ukraine, which provides comprehensive customs brokerage and forwarding services. Read below to find out what MSU Executive Director Tetyana Shevchuk said about logistics from the inside in these chaotic times.
The railway in Moldova can be extended directly to the port of Giurgiuleşti
“Moldova Railways” is considering the possibility of extending the track directly to the territory of the state port of Giurgiuleşti.
Estonia denies Russia the use of its ports as an alternative to the Black Sea
Estonia has said it will not allow Russian grain exports to be rerouted through its ports amid Russia’s search for alternatives to the Black Sea routes.
Latvian and Lithuanian ports will be checked to see if Russia is transporting stolen Ukrainian grain
Latvia and Lithuania are tightening controls over the transit of Russian grain through their ports amid suspicions that some of the cargo may originate from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Ukraine and IMO are developing solutions for the security of the Black Sea Corridor
A founding seminar of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) project to strengthen Ukraine’s maritime security was held in Lviv. Thus, on September 8-10, the in-person phase of the founding seminar of the IMO project “Strengthening maritime security, safety, environmental protection and trade facilitation in the Black Sea Corridor” was held, the Shipping Administration reported. The…
Tusk: Poland expects Russian attacks on border crossings with Ukraine
Poland expects that Russia may attack checkpoints on the border with Ukraine as part of strikes on trade and logistics routes.
Russia attacked a tugboat in the Odesa region: two Azerbaijan citizens died
Russia has carried out another attack on civilian shipping in the Odesa region. The foreign-flagged tugboat “Tedy” was damaged as a result of the strike.
The Shipping Register is involved in the training of specialists in the field of state quality assurance
The Shipping Register and the Main Department of State Quality Assurance have concluded an Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Quality Assurance.
Russia attacked the Bunge plant in Dnipro
On September 10, Russian troops attacked the Oleina plant in the center of Dnipro, which belongs to the American corporation Bunge.
Due to restrictions on exports through ports, the agricultural sector will need up to €4 billion, — Ministry of Agrarian Policy
The Ministry of Agriculture discussed with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development support for the liquidity of the agricultural sector, logistics and development of irrigation.
The MTWTUU defended the right to compensation for the family of the deceased Ukrainian sailor
The accident occurred on board a ship that was in the port of Spain. After the sailor died, his family sought help.
Almost 11.5 million tons of cargo were transported through railway crossings with Poland in eight months
In January-August, 11.47 million tons of cargo were transported through Ukrainian-Polish railway border crossings, which is 4% less than in the same period last year.
US military hit tankers linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, Vlasyuk says
Three of the five tankers that were hit by the US military in the Gulf of Oman on September 8 have connections with the Russian shadow fleet.
Port of Constanta increases rapeseed transshipment amid problems with Ukrainian supplies
The Port of Constanta is strengthening its role as a regional hub for rapeseed and oilseeds amid a high harvest in Romania and supply problems from other parts of the Black Sea region.
