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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
The dynamics of agricultural exports were affected not only by the shelling of Ukrainian ports, — Taras Vysotskyi

Agricultural exports decreased by 20% from the maximum indicators – partly due to shelling, partly due to delayed harvesting due to weather conditions.

11.02.2026 – 14:59
Windward: At least 120 “shadow” tankers may be reflagged by Russia

After the tightening of sanctions against stateless vessels, more and more tankers of the “shadow fleet” are being re-registered in Russia.

11.02.2026 – 14:20
Greece and Malta oppose a complete EU ban on Russian oil transportation services

Athens and Valletta fear that replacing the “price ceiling” mechanism with a complete ban on maritime and insurance services could hit shipping.

11.02.2026 – 13:05
USDA reduced Ukrainian corn export forecast for 2025/26 MY

In the February report, the corn harvest in Ukraine was left at 29 million tons, but the export forecast was reduced to 22 million tons.

11.02.2026 – 12:24
Russians carry out repair works in the area of the occupied Mariupol port

The occupation forces are probably preparing berths for naval infrastructure.

11.02.2026 – 11:22
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed the acting head of the Shipping Administration

The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed the Acting Head of the State Service for Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Shipping.

11.02.2026 – 09:21
Kernel has implemented eTTN on a large scale in its logistics

Kernel stated that the company was the first on the market to implement electronic freight and transport invoices (eTTN) in its logistics on a large scale and digitized the work of 1,000 carriers.

10.02.2026 – 14:42
The Ministry of Development appointed a new head of the USPA

The Ministry of Development has appointed Mykola Kravchuk to the position of Head of the State Enterprise “Seaports Administration of Ukraine”.

10.02.2026 – 14:39
Lukoil tried to enter the grain trading market, — Bloomberg

The Russian oil and gas corporation planned to diversify its business through grain trading in Dubai, but US sanctions thwarted the project before operations could begin.

10.02.2026 – 13:25
About 9 million tons of cargo were transported through Danube ports in 2025, — Ministry of Development

At the same time, constant Russian attacks on the ports of the Danube cluster have led to significant restrictions on the functioning of the ports.

10.02.2026 – 12:36
Odesa Port will spend over UAH 11 million on the modernization of the ship-lifting facility

Odesa Sea Trade Port held a procurement, during which a company was selected for ship-lifting facility modernization services.

10.02.2026 – 12:32
Russian tankers indicate Singapore as their destination, which does not import oil from Russia

Tankers carrying Russian oil are increasingly naming Singapore as their official destination, which does not import Russian oil.

10.02.2026 – 12:00
Head of the Shipping Administration resigns

Mykola Kravchuk announced the end of his activities as the head of the Shipping Administration. Mykola Kravchuk reported this on Facebook. He reported that the Shipping Administration ensured uninterrupted operation of services and opened the possibility of issuing a seafarer’s identity card abroad – in Warsaw. Since September 2025, documents of citizens have been accepted…

10.02.2026 – 11:11
Media: EU may impose sanctions against Georgian and Indonesian ports for processing Russian oil

The European Union is proposing to expand sanctions against Russia and impose sanctions on Russian oil for the first time, with restrictions on ports in third countries.

10.02.2026 – 10:00
Britain plans to create a headquarters to control and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels

The UK is planning to set up a headquarters to monitor and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels.

10.02.2026 – 09:25
EU has changed its risk assessment and is considering blocking Russian tankers, says European Commission spokeswoman

The European Union has changed its assessment of market risks and is considering a proposal to completely ban maritime services for Russian oil tankers as a strengthening of existing restrictions.

9.02.2026 – 16:27
An oil slick was again recorded on the coast of the Odesa region

Two months after the Russian attack on the port infrastructure, a massive release of polymerized vegetable oil was recorded in the Tuzlivski Limany National Park.

9.02.2026 – 15:01
Shares of Ukrainian agricultural holdings mostly fell during the week

The shares of Milkiland, KSG Agro and IMC sank the most; the decline in Kernel, MHP and Astarta was more moderate.

9.02.2026 – 14:15