Black Sea
Russia lost 94% of grain shipments through southern ports
Meanwhile, Russian dictator Putin called the damage from the strikes uncritical and assured that all losses had already been restored.
CMA CGM introduces additional military fee for cargo transportation in the Black Sea
From November 9, the French shipping company CMA CGM will introduce an additional fee for military risks for container transportation from and to the countries of the Black Sea region.
Bulgaria tightens control over shipping in the Black Sea after attacks on merchant ships
Bulgaria has introduced additional requirements for all vessels planning to pass through its territorial waters. From now on, they must notify the maritime authorities in advance about their route, cargo and technical condition.
Ukraine and Turkey agreed to work on a “grain corridor” in the Black Sea
The Presidents of Ukraine and Turkey discussed the restoration of safe navigation in the Black Sea and agreed to work on ensuring the effective operation of the “grain corridor”.
Ukraine blocked the transfer of Russia’s chairmanship of the Black Sea Commission
The Ukrainian delegation did not allow the transfer of the chairmanship of Russia in the Commission for the Protection of the Black Sea from Pollution.
USPA and National Antarctic Research Center to launch joint monitoring of the Black Sea
Ukrainian Seaports Authority and the National Antarctic Research Center have agreed on joint environmental monitoring of the Black Sea and the water areas of Ukrainian seaports.
Greece demands protection of shipping in the Black Sea at the UN level
The call came hours after a Greek container ship sank off the coast of Bulgaria. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for a global maritime ceasefire, Reuters reported. The statement came hours after a Greek container ship sank off the Bulgarian coast after being hit by naval drones. Mitsotakis was speaking at a high-level debate…
France sends aircraft to Black Sea region after attacks on ships near Romania
France has temporarily redeployed a maritime patrol aircraft to Romania to help detect threats to shipping and strengthen protection in the Black Sea.
Freight from the Danube to Egypt exceeded $100 per ton
The gap between charterers and shipowners’ expectations continues to grow, with almost no deals.
The Black Sea has become the most dangerous region for civilian shipping
At least 40 crew members have died in attacks in the Black Sea since the beginning of 2026, exceeding the corresponding figure in the Persian Gulf.
