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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.

Routes have become longer, insurance has become more expensive, and political decisions have turned compliance into a full-fledged operational function – in 2025, these three factors had the strongest impact on freight rates, schedules, and tonnage availability.

USM continues the series of materials about what 2025 was like for global and Ukrainian shipping. This time, we recall the challenges that global carriers faced and what the shipping world will remember about the past year.

Sunflower oil in Ukrainian ports has risen in price by $22/t since the beginning of 2026.

Ministers believe the UK can legally intercept Shadow Fleet tankers.

The vehicle was transferred to Odesa port workers as a charitable donation from partners.

Ukrainian foreign intelligence reports a deepening systemic crisis in the Russian oil industry due to sanctions pressure and sales problems.

The Ministry of Economy has published new minimum prices for the export of agricultural products.

In the 2025/26 marketing year, the forecast for Ukrainian grain exports fell by approximately 500 thousand tons.

The sanctioned vessel was probably recently attacked by naval drones.

As a result of an attack by enemy drones in the Odesa region, two civilian vessels under the flags of Panama and San Marino were hit.

Canada, the USA and Brazil have taken over the leadership in grain exports to the European Union.

Last year, JSC Ukrzaliznytsia exported 2.79 million tons of meal — 3.2% more than a year earlier.

The Russians have resumed navigation in the seaport of temporarily occupied Mariupol.

In 2025, the Ukrainian Navy also continued to organize the security of shipping to the ports of Ukraine, ensuring the passage of 7,318 vessels.

Most shares of Ukrainian agricultural holdings traded on the Warsaw and London stock exchanges increased over the week.

As of the end of 2025, Ukraine’s total elevator capacity increased to 52.67 million tons of simultaneous grain storage.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine have hit three drilling rigs of the Lukoil corporation in the Caspian Sea.

The attack damaged an empty tank and set fire to the insulation.

Washington’s successive steps demonstrate strength and send the right signal to those trying to circumvent sanctions.