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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.
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.
Ukrainian wheat prices rise in the port of Constanta
This week, Ukrainian food wheat in the Romanian port of Constanta has increased in price.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sweden to transfer ten coast guard boats to Ukraine
The boats will be given to the units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
Grain exports by rail decreased by 67% in August
In the first 25 days of August, Ukraine exported 461 thousand tons of grain cargo by rail — 67% less than in July.
Reform can increase the investment attractiveness of the Izmail port for partners, — Ukrport
The management of the Ukrport Association and the Izmail Sea Commercial Port State Enterprise discussed in detail the progress of the corporate reform.
Wheat prices on the world market rose to a three-year high due to risks for exports from the Black Sea
The market is reacting to the threat of a new escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the risks of disruptions in grain supplies from the Black Sea region.
Russian troops attacked a civilian ship in the port of Reni
On the night of August 27, the enemy attacked the Izmail district. A civilian ship in the Reniysky seaport was damaged by debris.
Dutch volunteers will provide Ukraine with aquadrones for evacuation and cargo delivery
The platform can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h and potentially transport up to 1 ton of cargo.
Offers for transportation by firewood have almost disappeared from Izmail and Reni, — ASAP Agri
The shortage of vessels and congestion on the Sulina Canal increase the cost of freight and risks for carriers.
MSC suspends flights to Novorossiysk port after drone attack
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co., the world’s largest container carrier, has suspended its service to the port of Novorossiysk after a drone attack
A separate control regime in EU ports is proposed for ships carrying Ukrainian grain
Europe is proposed to create a special Port State Control regime for vessels carrying Ukrainian agricultural exports.
Sulina may be closed for two days due to bad weather: about 70 vessels are waiting at the roadstead
The Sulina Canal may be closed for about two days due to worsening weather. At the same time, about 70 vessels are already waiting at the Sulin roadstead.
