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Italy will allocate €3.5 million for grain storage and support for farmers in the Odesa region
Italy will allocate €3.5 million to support Ukrainian farmers. In particular, farmers in the Odesa region will receive 800 grain sleeves, which will provide up to 160 thousand tons of additional capacity for storing the harvest.
Former head of the port of Chornomorsk sentenced to 10 years in prison for a $250,000 bribe.
The High Anti-Corruption Court found the former acting head of the State Enterprise “Sea Commercial Port “Chornomorsk” guilty of receiving $250 thousand in illegal benefits.
Ukraine plans to make electronic waybills mandatory for freight transportation
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law on the transition to electronic consignment notes (e-TTN) for domestic cargo transportation. The new rules are planned to be introduced from June 1, 2027.
EU to allocate 50 million euros for Black Sea Maritime Security Center
The structure will operate in Varna and Constanta and could become operational in the first half of next year.
Azerbaijan invited to concession of ferry terminal in the port of Chornomorsk
Ukraine has invited Azerbaijan to join the concession tender for a ferry terminal in the port of Chornomorsk.
Lithuania to detain Russian and Belarusian grain at Klaipeda port for inspections
Lithuania is tightening controls on Russian and Belarusian grain exported through the port of Klaipeda.
Tanker with Russian diesel did not arrive in the US on schedule
The tanker Agioi Fanendes, which is transporting Russian diesel fuel to the United States under the so-called “diesel deal,” has sharply reduced its speed and has not yet determined a new port of destination.
Shipping activity in the Black Sea decreased by 37% in a year — Lloyd’s List
In October 2026, shipping activity in the Black Sea decreased by 37% compared to the same period last year, amid increased attacks on merchant ships and port infrastructure.
Captain of Russian “shadow fleet” tanker faces up to 10 years in prison
This is the first time that the captain of a sanctioned tanker carrying Russian oil has been detained in Britain.
Ship insurance in the Black Sea has risen in price to a record 20% of their value
Against the background of increasing attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea, insurance premiums for war risks for some particularly dangerous voyages reached 20% of the value of the ship’s hull.
