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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.
The Ministry of Development explained how the concession at the port of Chornomorsk will take place
The Ministry of Development explained why the terminals at the port of Chornomorsk will be given for concession without using the Prozorro system.
EU plans to revise maritime law to counter Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Brussels is preparing a new interpretation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, which will expand the possibilities for boarding ships of the Russian shadow fleet.
Ukrainian Special Operation Forces and rebel movement attacked two Russian ships in the Caspian Sea
The Special Operation Forces unit, in cooperation with the “Chernaya Iskra” (Black Spark) rebel movement, conducted a special operation.
Ukrainian grain exports have slowed, corn risks accumulating record residues
Due to delayed harvests, logistical disruptions, and Russian shelling, exports are sagging, while carryover stocks are growing.
Russia’s oil export revenues hit lowest level since start of full-scale war
Russia’s oil revenues fell to $11 billion in November, the lowest monthly level since February 2022.
A court in Germany did not allow the seizure of a damaged tanker belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet”
A court in Germany has not yet given its consent to the seizure of the emergency tanker Eventin from Russia’s “shadow fleet”.
NABU and Special Anti-corruption Prosecutor’s Office exposed an organized group that seized over UAH 24 million from the port of Izmail
NABU and Special Anti-corruption Prosecutor’s Office have exposed an organized group that seized over UAH 24 million from the state-owned enterprise “Izmail Sea Trade Port”. The scheme operated in 2022-2023 and involved inflating the cost of equipment and goods, NABU reported. According to the investigation, the port director, as well as representatives of private supplier…
The Odesa branch of the USPA received an ambulance from a maritime charity organization
Due to the consequences of enemy shelling and damage to critical infrastructure in the Odesa port, the need for rapid response to emergencies has increased.
Kazakhstan to redirect some oil to China due to damage to CPC pipeline at Novorossiysk port
Kazakhstan will redirect some of its oil from the Kashagan field to China after Ukraine attacked the CPC terminal in the port of Novorossiysk,
Ukrainian corn gains advantage on Egyptian route
The reduction in offers for small lots to $219–220/t FOB POC has restored the competitiveness of Ukrainian corn on the Egyptian market.
Drones attacked a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea
Long-range drones of the SBU’s Alpha Special Operations Center hit the Filanovsky oil platform.
Shell ends partnership with Rosneft in CPC project
Shell Plc is separating its stake from Russia in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, while maintaining its total participation in the project.
Ukraine follows the EU in tightening sanctions against Russian oil exports
Ukraine will present its own sanctions package against the so-called shadow fleet of the Russian Federation in December.
Details emerge about the latest attack on a tanker by the Russian “shadow fleet” (video)
The Dashan tanker, which was hit by SBU naval drones, was moving in the exclusive economic zone of Ukraine towards the Novorossiysk port terminal at the time of the attack.
Another tanker carrying Russian oil attacked in the Black Sea
This time, the tanker Dashan, which was coming from India, was affected.
EU ambassadors agree to expand sanctions against 43 more Russian tankers
EU ambassadors have agreed on new sanctions against Russia. They plan to add 43 more ships of the so-called “shadow fleet” to the sanctions list.
UN: World trade volumes to reach record $35 trillion by year-end
Global trade is expected to grow by about 7% this year, adding $2.2 trillion and setting a new record.
Ukraine has arrested 68 vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet” in the last five years
From December 2024 to the present, Ukraine has arrested three vessels, two of which were transferred to the ARMA. This was announced by the acting head of the prosecutor’s office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Vitaliy Sekretar, in Kyiv during a press conference, Ukrinform writes. According to him, over…