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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.
France to extend patrol plane mission in Black Sea due to attacks on vessels
The French maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2 will remain in Romania for several more weeks to strengthen the security of merchant shipping in the Black Sea.
European Commission President to visit Bulgaria and Romania amid increase in attacks in the Black Sea
Ursula von der Leyen’s visit comes amid a series of drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea that have heightened security tensions along NATO’s eastern flank.
The port of Chornomorsk approved a program to support employees
The Odesa Regional Employment Center has agreed to grant state support to the State Enterprise “MTP “Chornomorsk” “Tochka Opory”.
The first container with Ukrainian powdered milk arrived at the port of Algeria
The first container of Ukrainian-made powdered milk arrived at the port of the Algerian capital.
Storms are still raising oil from the bottom that settled after the Chornomorsk strike
The substance polymerized on the bottom, and each storm carries it back to the sand.
Ukraine tops the ranking of barley suppliers to the EU for the first time
The increase in the share was a result of the reorientation of flows from sea routes to land.
The European Commission recommends that Ukraine restore product safety controls
The section on food safety received a “moderate level of preparation” rating.
Egypt and Algeria provided almost half of Ukrainian wheat exports in October
Egypt and Algeria became the largest buyers of Ukrainian wheat in October 2026. Together, these countries accounted for 48.6% of export shipments.
Sanctioned vessels are increasingly flying the Russian flag
Among the vessels subject to EU sanctions, vessels sailing under the Russian flag predominate.
IMO Council supports document initiated by Ukraine on shipping protection
The document, initiated by Ukraine, was supported during the 138th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
In October, Ukraine exported 3.05 million tons of agricultural products
The largest share of October exports was formed by grain crops – 1.32 million tons, which is 10.9% less than a month earlier. The main volume fell on wheat – 990.4 thousand tons, the export of which decreased by 9.5%, reports the Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business (UCAB). Corn supplies decreased by 8% – to…
Russian attacks and blockade of Black Sea ports affected Zaporizhstal’s losses
For 9 months of 2026, Zaporizhstal received 2.3 billion UAH of net loss, while last year for the same period the company received 1.89 billion UAH of profit.
Feed wheat prices in Danube ports fell to $130 per ton
Farmers are holding back sales, hoping for the Black Sea to be unblocked following the results of trilateral negotiations.
Russian captain sentenced to 3.5 years for damaging cables in the Gulf of Finland
Finland has handed down its first conviction in a case involving damage to submarine cables.
Ukrainian carriers are advised to pay the Romanian road toll before crossing the border
An error in the data on the environmental class automatically transfers the car to the most expensive tariff.
EU Court upholds ban on Russian ships entering ports
The court did not consider the ban on access to ports on the merits, declaring the claim in this part inadmissible.
Processing transit declarations at the port of Constanta takes 2-3 days — AMEU
In the Romanian port of Constanta, the processing of T1 transit declarations usually takes 2-3 days, but in some cases the procedure may take longer.
In October, drones attacked nine merchant ships off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania — AP
Over the course of 24 days in October, drones struck nine merchant ships and tankers in the Black Sea off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania.
