All publications
Another tanker damaged by attack runs aground off the coast of Turkey
The Liberian-flagged tanker BANDA ran aground on the Black Sea coast of Turkey near the Bosphorus. The vessel had previously been attacked by naval drones in the Novorossiysk area.
Kernel and NASA Harvest tested satellite crop rotation audit in Ukrainian fields
Kernel and the international initiative NASA Harvest have received the first results of testing satellite monitoring technology for crop rotation in Ukrainian fields.
Canada may partially replace Black Sea wheat in traditional markets
Due to shipping problems in the Black Sea, Canadian exporters have begun to crowd out Ukrainians on the world market.
Drones attacked three ships in two days in Romanian waters
On the night of October 14 and 15, drones attacked three vessels in Romanian territorial waters.
Reuters: US considering easing sanctions against ‘shadow fleet’
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering easing sanctions against some of the “shadow fleet” vessels to increase available tonnage and reduce record tanker freight rates.
Drone-damaged tanker Grace Romavictor runs aground in the Black Sea
The Grace Romavictor tanker, which had previously been damaged near Novorossiysk, has run aground on the Black Sea coast of Turkey.
Bureau of Economic Security investigates possible non-payment of UAH 12 million in VAT by the Black Sea Fishing Port
The Bureau of Economic Security is investigating possible tax evasion by officials of the Black Sea Fishing Port LLC. This involves more than UAH 12 million in VAT.
France calls for moratorium on shelling of ships in the Black Sea
The French Foreign Ministry condemned Russian attacks on merchant ships near Bulgaria and Romania and called for a moratorium on shelling in the Black Sea.
Ukraine and Turkey discussed the security of agricultural exports through the Black Sea
In particular, the countries have intensified the dialogue on the security of agricultural exports, and also raised the issue of global food security.
Latvia cannot ban Russian grain transit due to risk of lawsuits worth hundreds of millions
The problem arose because Russian export grain belongs to American and Japanese companies even before it arrives in Latvia.
Egypt may tighten wheat quality requirements for government procurement
The updated flour strength index W-160 corresponds, in particular, to Ukrainian, Romanian and French wheat.
Ukraine is ready to discuss transitional mechanisms for integrating the agricultural sector into the EU market
Ukraine is ready to discuss mechanisms for integrating the agricultural sector into the EU single market, in particular the possibility of applying transitional periods.
Russia calls France’s seizure of shadow fleet tanker “piracy”
The Russian Embassy in France said that the detention of the DF Peak tanker, which Paris links to the Russian “shadow fleet”, allegedly violates international law.
Delays in oil exports may cause shortage of corn elevator capacity
Delays in the export of vegetable oil can slow down the processing of sunflower and the release of elevator capacities necessary for the new corn harvest.
Danube Commission: Low water levels hamper grain logistics along the Danube
Low water levels on the Danube limit vessel draft and reduce the efficiency of grain logistics, which hinders the use of the river as an alternative route for agricultural exports.
After attacks on ships near Bulgaria, requests for military risk insurance for Ukrainian ports have increased
After new attacks on ships in the Black Sea, insurance brokers are recording an increase in the number of requests for war risk coverage for calls to Ukrainian ports.
Ukraine asks Slovakia to reduce the cost of transit of agricultural products
Ukraine has proposed to Slovakia to reduce the cost of transit of agricultural products against the backdrop of restrictions on sea exports and the high cost of alternative logistics.
ETF calls on EU to strengthen protection of seafarers and port workers in the Black Sea
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has called on EU leaders to strengthen the protection of seafarers, port workers and civilian shipping in the Black Sea.
