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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
Bulgaria and Romania will receive satellite images of sea areas where Russia attacked vessels

The European Union has called on Russia to stop attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, and has also announced cooperation with Bulgaria and Romania in the wake of the latest attacks.

7.10.2026 – 16:07
State Property Fund has set the date for the auction for the sale of the Odesa Port Plant

The State Property Fund of Ukraine has set a date for an electronic auction for the sale of 99.5667% of shares of JSC “Odesa Port Plant”.

7.10.2026 – 15:21
NIBULON announced the completion of warehouse digitalization

The system covered warehouses of agricultural production, transport service, elevators and other units.

7.10.2026 – 14:24
The Ministry of Infrastructure is preparing concession projects in the ports of Chornomorsk and Odesa

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will help attract investors to port concessions.

7.10.2026 – 13:41
Ukraine will not agree to permanent restrictions on agricultural exports after joining the EU, — Vysotskyy

Kyiv considers temporary transitional periods acceptable, but rejects permanent restrictions on agricultural exports.

7.10.2026 – 12:58
The Ministry of Infrastructure plans to expand the Transport Data Hub platform to maritime transport

The Ministry of Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine plans to expand the Transport Data Hub platform to all types of transport.

7.10.2026 – 10:48
Sanctioned oil tanker on fire in the Black Sea near Sochi: details (video)

The Liberian-flagged AFRAMAX RIO oil tanker caught fire on October 6 in the Black Sea near Sochi.

7.10.2026 – 10:10
Zelenskyy: Defense Forces did not conduct operations in the area of the attack on ships near Bulgaria

The President of Ukraine said that two civilian vessels in the Black Sea near Bulgaria were attacked by Russia using sea and air drones.

7.10.2026 – 09:30
AMEU asks the EU to intervene in the situation with the transit of Ukrainian cargo through Constanta

AMEU has sent official appeals regarding problems with Ukrainian cargo at the port of Constanta to the Ukrainian and Romanian authorities and the European Commission.

6.10.2026 – 17:11
EBA called on the government to prevent an increase in grain exports from Russia through Baltic ports

EBA calls on the Ukrainian government to prevent the expansion of Russian agricultural exports through the ports of the Baltic Sea by strengthening diplomatic work.

6.10.2026 – 15:47
Ukrainian agricultural exports are recovering despite attacks on ships and limited maritime logistics

In September, the volume of Ukrainian agricultural exports increased by 22% in monetary terms and by 41% in weight compared to August.

6.10.2026 – 15:01
Russia reduced sea exports of crude oil and petroleum products

In terms of region, analysts said, supplies through Russia’s Black Sea ports fell the most in August.

6.10.2026 – 14:22
Russia attacks merchant ship carrying oil in Black Sea: one dead, seven injured

A Russian drone hit a Marshall Islands-flagged merchant ship carrying rapeseed oil in the Black Sea.

6.10.2026 – 11:28
Train transfers to Constanta may be increased from 6 to 10 pairs per day

To increase the volume, the Romanian side will accelerate the repair of port and railway infrastructure.

6.10.2026 – 10:58
Ukraine calls for strengthening protection of civilian shipping after Russian attack on Turkish grain tanker

The ship belonged to Turkey, which is making diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation in the Black Sea.

6.10.2026 – 10:29
India proposed separate arrangements for shipping safety in the Black Sea

India has stepped up talks with Ukraine and Russia on Black Sea shipping security, grain exports and a possible halt to certain types of strikes, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said.

6.10.2026 – 09:38
EMIL ship damaged by drone near Odesa is drifting near Bulgaria

The cargo ship EMIL, which was hit by a drone near Odesa in August, is drifting in the Black Sea without a crew and without the ability to maneuver in the direction of Bulgarian waters.

5.10.2026 – 15:23
Belarus sent the first shipment of potash to the US in four years via a Russian port

Belarus has shipped its first shipment of potash fertilizers to the United States in four years after the easing of US sanctions on the Belarusian potash industry.

5.10.2026 – 14:53