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Kernel has signed the world’s first agreement to sell sunflower oil with a reduced carbon footprint and a proven climate effect.Kernel has signed the world’s first agreement to sell sunflower oil with a reduced carbon footprint and a proven climate effect.

Turkish container operator Akkon has abandoned calls to Russian ports due to increased risks for ships, crews and cargo.

At least 20 tankers are currently serving the Arctic LNG 2 complex, up from 11 at the end of December.

As of August 31, grain transportation to Egypt from Ukrainian Danube ports cost $90–95/t — $60–65/t more than from Romanian Constanta.

In the summer of 2026 alone, Russia attacked more than 50 civilian vessels, killing almost 30 people.

The Russian Federation is sending ships to the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Europe, probably preparing for calls to ports in Africa or Syria.

By the end of the year, Ukraine should extend the agreement with the EU on the liberalization of freight transportation (“transport visa-free regime”) for the next term.

Waiting for passage through the Sulina Canal currently reaches about 10 days, which can add about $10 per ton to the cost of transporting cargo.

Ukrainian drones have once again struck one of Russia’s largest oil terminals in the Baltic.

Documents confirming phytosanitary procedures in places of cultivation and storage of corn and soybeans must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

EU forces from Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI have boarded the tanker MV SUN in the Mediterranean Sea to check its flag.

As a result of the hit on the building and territory of the checkpoint, fires broke out, and the clearance of people and vehicles was temporarily suspended.

As of August 31, about 80 vessels are expected at the Sulina Canal roadstead, and after their passage, the queue may move to the exit from the canal.

In August, 89.3 thousand tons of oil were exported by rail — 52% more than in the same period last year.

n the first half of 2026, the agricultural holding IMC received $34.3 million in net profit — 33% less compared to $51.4 million for the same period last year.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha had a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatti.

Market participants emphasize that ship calls to Great Odesa are almost non-existent, while operators continue to bear the costs of infrastructure maintenance and restoration after shelling.

Turkey has intensified negotiations with Ukraine and Russia on the creation of a new security mechanism in the Black Sea.