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India allows Russians to insure tankers for another month
India has temporarily extended the permits of four Russian companies to insure tankers calling at its ports.
The number of ships passing through the Sulina Canal decreased by more than 50% in 2025
In 2025, 1,378 vessels passed through the Sulin Canal, which is 54% less than in 2024 (3,021 vessels).
Ukrainian UAVs attacked a seaport in Crimea
On the night of February 20, Ukrainian drones attacked the port of Sevastopol in Russia-annexed Crimea.
In February, Ukrzaliznytsia increased grain loading to 85.2 thousand tons/day
Since February 10, the average daily load has been above 100 thousand tons, and the peak fell on February 15 — 112.5 thousand tons.
Oil exports by rail increased by 41% in February
The volume of oil transportation for export in February amounted to 86 thousand tons. Compared to January, the growth reaches 41%, and by February last year – 19%.
New Zealand imposes new sanctions on 65 Russian tankers
New Zealand has announced the expansion of sanctions against the Russian oil industry and imposed new sanctions against 65 vessels of the so-called “shadow fleet”.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports this winter damaged at least 13 civilian vessels
After a surge in attacks in December, ports were able to ship only about 75% of their planned volumes.
Lukashenko proposed building a port in Mozambique for imports from Russia
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has proposed building a port in Mozambique.
Egypt is interested in Ukrainian wheat, despite seasonal decline in activity
Despite the seasonal decrease in activity during the holy month of Ramadan, Egypt is interested in purchasing Ukrainian wheat.
CTL resumes grain truck auctions at the end of February
From now on, applications purchased through Prozorro.Sales will be the first to be secured, and “regular” applications will be secured only on a residual basis.
US Senators Meet with Port Leaders During Visit to Odesa
For the first time since 2022, US senators visited Odesa, and also held meetings with the heads of ports and maritime security in the Odesa region.
Slovakia orders tankers with Russian oil due to halt in supplies via Druzhba oil pipeline
Slovakia has ordered tankers with Russian oil to Croatia due to the halt in supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.
Feed corn prices fell by $1–3/t in Ukrainian ports
Traders have mostly already formed export batches, and the supply from farmers has increased due to the need for working capital.
Kazakhstan failed to reorient exports after failures at the CPC
Kazakhstan managed to redirect only a small part of the oil that the country was unable to export through the CPC pipeline to the Black Sea.
Glaciation of the Gulf of Finland could undermine Russian oil exports, — Bloomberg
Non-ice-class vessels are allowed to pass only with individual icebreaker escorts, and the wait for convoys has stretched to 5–7 days.
Russia is increasing production of naval drones for attacks on Ukrainian ports
The Russian Federation is developing the production of Triton naval drones, which can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h and can be used both for attacks on civilian shipping and on the port infrastructure of Ukraine.
MHP bought back the balance of Eurobonds due 2026 for $223.7 million
Agricultural company MHP announced the fulfillment of the conditions for the redemption of Eurobonds with a nominal value of $550 million with repayment on April 3 of this year.
Some EU countries oppose certain points of the sanctions package against Russia, — Bloomberg
Some EU member states are wary of imposing sanctions on ports in Georgia and Indonesia.
