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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
Agrovista reoriented crop exports to the Danube and the port of Constanta

Agrovista agroholding supplies this year’s products via alternative routes via the Danube Corridor, the port of Constanta and land crossings.

2.10.2026 – 13:52
Russia is trying to create a new “shadow fleet” to circumvent sanctions

Russia has begun to commission newly built vessels that can be used as part of a “shadow fleet” to circumvent sanctions and export LNG.

2.10.2026 – 11:23
Russia attacked the port and energy infrastructure of the Mykolaiv region

Port and energy infrastructure facilities of the Mykolaiv region were under attack.

2.10.2026 – 10:19
Ukraine received four proposals for a ceasefire in the Black Sea

The proposals came from the US, India, Turkey and Egypt — Kyiv calls the Indian one the most extensive.

2.10.2026 – 09:31
Great Britain has imposed new sanctions against vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”

The UK has included in the new sanctions package vessels that Russia uses to circumvent international restrictions and export energy resources.

1.10.2026 – 17:21
Estonia has banned the transit of Russian and Belarusian grain

The Estonian government has approved sanctions that prohibit the transit of grain of Russian and Belarusian origin through the country.

1.10.2026 – 16:42
Ship calls in Great Odesa have dropped almost 20 times, cargo is being reoriented to the Danube

The number of ship calls to the ports of Great Odesa in 2026 decreased sharply: if in April the ports received 310 vessels, then in August – only 16.

1.10.2026 – 16:00
Rental of UZ grain trucks to Romania has increased almost fourfold

The branch of the Transport Logistics Center of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia has put up one lot for 90 grain trucks in the Prozorro.Sales system. The auction took place on September 25.

1.10.2026 – 15:16
The Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Turkey has entered into force

The agreement provides for the abolition or reduction of customs duties on a significant part of goods, however, preferences for Ukrainian exports and Turkish imports will come into effect on different dates.

1.10.2026 – 14:32
Priority for oilseed exports may lead to grain accumulation in Ukraine

Giving priority in export logistics to oilseeds and processed products could lead to further grain accumulation in Ukraine and a drop in farmers’ incomes.

1.10.2026 – 13:00
Contractor’s equipment seized in embezzlement case at Pivdennyi port

The equipment may contain information about the circumstances of the procurement of railway equipment, in which law enforcement officers see a possible overestimation of the cost.

1.10.2026 – 12:19
Arkas Logistics ceases operations in Ukraine

Turkish logistics company Arkas Logistics is ceasing operations in Ukraine.

1.10.2026 – 11:39
Rapeseed in Ukraine is getting cheaper due to falling prices in Europe, — Agrarian Council

The Ukrainian rapeseed market remains active due to stable demand from Europe. But in the coming weeks, prices may be under pressure due to a correction in the European market.

1.10.2026 – 11:09
Egypt reduced imports of Ukrainian wheat by almost 50%

In the 2026/27 season, the largest buyer of Ukrainian wheat reduced grain imports by 49% compared to the same period last year.

1.10.2026 – 10:07
Swedish court sentences Russian ship captain and pilot in fatal accident

A court in Gothenburg has sentenced the captain of a ship, a Russian citizen, and the pilot, a Swedish citizen, to suspended sentences for unintentionally causing a fatal accident.

1.10.2026 – 09:35
Ukraine wants to strengthen “Lanes of Solidarity” by restricting maritime exports

Taras Vysotskyi and Christoph Hansen discussed support for Ukrainian farmers and integration into the EU agricultural policy.

30.09.2026 – 18:46
UZ changes rates for using wagons: for grain carriers — up to 8 thousand UAH per day

Ukrzaliznytsia has published a new version of the contract on the organization of freight transportation, which comes into force on October 1.

30.09.2026 – 17:28
The EU has included the fight against the Russian shadow fleet among the tasks of the Irini mission in the Mediterranean Sea

The EU intends to expand its naval mission in the Mediterranean to counter Russia’s “shadow fleet”.

30.09.2026 – 17:21