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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
New equipment for eliminating environmental pollution tested in the port of Chornomorsk (photo)

The Chornomorsk Sea Port has tested new environmental protection equipment previously provided by European partners.

19.06.2026 – 13:33
AMCU fines companies over UAH 9 million for collusion in tenders for seaports

Three companies were fined for anti-competitive and concerted actions during participation in procurements for the state seaports of Reni and Izmail.

19.06.2026 – 12:22
The European Union will extend current sanctions against Russia for the first time for a year

EU leaders at a summit in Brussels agreed to extend the current sanctions against Russia for a year instead of the traditional six months.

19.06.2026 – 11:41
Exports from Odesa region ports may fall to 4 million tons per month due to Russian attacks

The total damage to port terminals from the shelling reached $1.5 billion, but budget resources are currently being directed at preparing the energy system for winter.

19.06.2026 – 11:17
Global Ocean Link confirmed compliance with ISO 9001 and GDP standards

Global Ocean Link has passed an audit according to the ISO 9001 standard, which defines the requirements for a quality management system.

19.06.2026 – 09:59
Russia attacked two civilian ships leaving the ports of Odesa region – one person was killed and one was injured

On one of the ships, a crew member was killed and two others were injured, and on the other, three sailors were injured – the ships have already resumed their movement.

19.06.2026 – 09:25
Ukrainian seaports have processed 40 million tons of cargo since the beginning of the year

More than half of this volume — more than 20 million tons — is agricultural products, which ensure the food security of dozens of countries around the world.

18.06.2026 – 17:22
Cameroon demands removal of mention of its flag in the case of the detained “shadow fleet” tanker

The country’s authorities said they had removed the vessel from the international register almost three weeks before it was detained by the British military.

18.06.2026 – 15:54
In Russia, a port tycoon was arrested in a murder case

Ilya Traber, a businessman close to Putin, was detained in Russia, suspected of the murder of deputy Alexander Petrov.

18.06.2026 – 14:50
Russia will import gasoline by sea due to shortage, Reuters

Russia plans to import fuel by sea this month in an attempt to cope with a gasoline shortage after a series of drone attacks on its refineries, four industry sources.

18.06.2026 – 14:00
Freight from China to Europe almost doubled in a month: rates rise for the fifth week in a row

Last week alone, shipping costs on the Shanghai-Rotterdam route increased by 25%, and the SCFI index reached its highest level in almost two years.

18.06.2026 – 12:16
Duty-free imports from Ukraine to Canada extended for another year

Over the four years of the regime, Ukrainian exporters have saved 9.5 million Canadian dollars — the extension will save about 1.2 million more.

18.06.2026 – 10:24
Russian bulk carrier loaded another shipment of stolen Ukrainian grain in Crimea

The Irtysh vessel loaded approximately 32-35 thousand tons of wheat at the Avlita grain terminal in occupied Sevastopol and indicates Djibouti as the port of destination.

18.06.2026 – 09:48
Ukraine resumes sea exports of urea for the first time in seven years

Ukraine has resumed sea deliveries of urea, a highly effective mineral fertilizer, for the first time in seven years.

17.06.2026 – 16:41
The World Bank presented an overview of the state and challenges of Ukraine’s port industry

The World Bank presented its findings on the current state of the port industry and possible directions for its reform.

17.06.2026 – 16:26
Defense forces hit Russian “shadow fleet” tanker in the Black Sea

The Ukrainian military struck a Russian tanker, logistics routes and control points of the invaders.

17.06.2026 – 14:49
Canada imposes new sanctions against Russian shadow fleet vessels

Canada has imposed new sanctions on Russian “shadow fleet” tankers, as well as on the energy and military-industrial complex.

17.06.2026 – 14:35
WSJ: Cyber tools discovered on tankers of the shadow fleet of Russia and Iran

The most disturbing episode was an attempt by administrators of one of the vessels to remotely delete data after US representatives boarded it.

17.06.2026 – 13:29