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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.
Defense forces have hit over 1,000 Russian boats and ships since the beginning of the year
In October 2026 alone, the Ukrainian military disabled 67 enemy vessels using UAVs.
Ukraine blocked the transfer of Russia’s chairmanship of the Black Sea Commission
The Ukrainian delegation did not allow the transfer of the chairmanship of Russia in the Commission for the Protection of the Black Sea from Pollution.
Logistics is becoming more expensive and decentralized: how business is being restructured due to war
USM explains how a new state lending mechanism can help businesses restore warehouses and logistics infrastructure amid a shortage, rising rents, and companies moving to a decentralized model with multiple regional hubs.
A tanker belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet” was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
In the Strait of Hormuz, unknown persons attached two mines to the hull of the Louise 1 tanker, causing a fire in the engine room.
Romania increased its acceptance of Ukrainian grain by 23% per month
At the same time, more than 20 thousand wagons have already accumulated on the approaches to the border.
USPA and National Antarctic Research Center to launch joint monitoring of the Black Sea
Ukrainian Seaports Authority and the National Antarctic Research Center have agreed on joint environmental monitoring of the Black Sea and the water areas of Ukrainian seaports.
Corn prices in Ukrainian ports fall for fifth week in a row
In the last month alone, corn in Danube ports has lost about $20 per ton.
Ukraine called on the UN Security Council to strengthen sanctions against the “shadow fleet”
The call came amid reports of US plans to ease sanctions against tankers.
Greece demands protection of shipping in the Black Sea at the UN level
The call came hours after a Greek container ship sank off the coast of Bulgaria. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for a global maritime ceasefire, Reuters reported. The statement came hours after a Greek container ship sank off the Bulgarian coast after being hit by naval drones. Mitsotakis was speaking at a high-level debate…
The Bulgarian Navy tried to sink the Khoryv – the wreckage of the ship partially sank to the bottom
The drift of the wreck of the stricken ship has stopped, which has reduced the risk of it being washed ashore.
Over 30 Bulgarian ships blocked on the Danube in Hungary
More than 30 Bulgarian vessels are unable to continue their journey on the Hungarian section of the Danube due to navigation restrictions.
UZ: to get priority, oil workers must form route trains
For smaller batches, you will have to order an accumulation service and form a route train.
“Noosfera” celebrates five years under its Ukrainian name
The Ukrainian research vessel Noosphere received its current name five years ago, replacing the British James Clark Ross.
The financial reserve of Ukrainian farmers has more than halved due to export problems
The financial reserve of agricultural producers in Ukraine has decreased from approximately $5 billion to $2 billion since the beginning of 2026 amid restrictions on the export of agricultural products.
UN ready to purchase up to 1 million tons of Ukrainian grain
The UN World Food Program (WFP) is ready to purchase up to 1 million tons of Ukrainian grain for humanitarian operations.
Russia is looking for an alternative to the Black Sea: the first grain tanker is being loaded in Murmansk
The port is capable of handling only 1.1 million tons per year, compared to 46.3 million in Black Sea ports.
Container ship attacked near Bulgaria sinks in the Black Sea
The container ship Contship Jet, which was attacked by three naval drones near Bulgaria, sank in the Black Sea on the night of October 29.
Russia allows grain tankers to leave Sea of Azov for first time since July — Bloomberg
For the first time since July, Russian authorities have allowed grain ships to leave the Sea of Azov. At least one ship has already passed through the Kerch Strait and entered the Black Sea.
