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Turkish carrier Akkon completely stops flights to Russian ports
Turkish container operator Akkon has abandoned calls to Russian ports due to increased risks for ships, crews and cargo.
Russia Almost Doubled Shadow Fleet of Gas Carriers in a Year — Bloomberg
At least 20 tankers are currently serving the Arctic LNG 2 complex, up from 11 at the end of December.
Freight from the Ukrainian Danube to Egypt increased by $27/t in 10 days
As of August 31, grain transportation to Egypt from Ukrainian Danube ports cost $90–95/t — $60–65/t more than from Romanian Constanta.
Ukraine to the UN: Russia attacked over 50 ships in the Black Sea over the summer
In the summer of 2026 alone, Russia attacked more than 50 civilian vessels, killing almost 30 people.
Pletenchuk: Russia is redeploying ships to the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Europe
The Russian Federation is sending ships to the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Europe, probably preparing for calls to ports in Africa or Syria.
Ukraine plans to extend the “transport visa-free” agreement with the EU
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.
The queue in Sulina can add about $10 per ton to the freight cost
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.
Drones attack Russia’s largest oil terminal in the Baltic for the third time
Ukrainian drones have once again struck one of Russia’s largest oil terminals in the Baltic.
The State Food and Consumer Protection Service of Ukraine is forming lists of exporters of corn and soybeans to China
Documents confirming phytosanitary procedures in places of cultivation and storage of corn and soybeans must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
EU forces land on tanker linked to Russian shadow fleet (photo)
EU forces from Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI have boarded the tanker MV SUN in the Mediterranean Sea to check its flag.
