Black Sea

Global diesel supplies are expected to tighten considerably as winter nears, driven by Strait of Hormuz disruptions and refinery damage.

Record-low Danube water levels are restricting grain shipments via Romania, compounding issues for Ukrainian exports amid Russian attacks

Odesa's port was reportedly damaged in recent attacks, raising concerns about global food security and Black Sea grain exports

Turkish officials state that commercial vessels are transiting the Turkish straits to the Black Sea without restrictions

Kazakh crude oil exports via the CPC pipeline face disruptions due to maintenance and geopolitical factors, impacting tanker markets

Sweden is set to hand over a seized Russian cargo ship to Ukraine, which suspects it of transporting stolen grain

Australian wheat prices hit a 13-month high in July due to Black Sea disruptions from Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Turkey has resumed allowing ships to transit its straits to the Black Sea after unexplained delays for some vessels.

Russia's Ministry of Defence announced further strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and military-supporting vessels in Odesa.

Black Sea crude oil exports from the CPC terminal are stabilizing after earlier disruptions.

Ukraine claims to have struck two Russian oil refineries and Black Sea vessels to curb war financing.

Ukraine's marine transport union calls on international organizations to boost protection for seafarers and port infrastructure

Ukraine is seeking a rail transit discount from Moldova to reroute cargo from the insecure Odesa port.

US intelligence reports suggest Russia may launch a limited attack on a NATO country, potentially impacting global logistics.

Russian seaborne exports of refined petroleum products fell to a decade low in July, influenced by Ukrainian strikes on refineries

The UK has announced new sanctions against Russia, targeting six vessels involved in energy exports and various financial entities.

Russia is expanding its LNG tanker fleet to sustain gas exports ahead of tougher EU sanctions.

Global wheat prices are increasing due to Black Sea tensions and droughts in key agricultural regions.

Ukraine's Naftogaz is well-prepared for winter gas supply, drawing on wartime experience despite Russian energy attacks

Russia has sent an unprecedented convoy of oil tankers into the Arctic, utilizing one of the most northerly commercial shipping routes.

Ukrainian drone attacks are now targeting Western-affiliated tankers in the Black Sea, while Saudi crude diversions are rising

Attacks on Black Sea shipping and export terminals are disrupting global grain and oil supplies, turning the region into a chokepoint

Drone attacks have caused a 62% drop in dirty tanker loadings at Russian Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports.

Platts wheat benchmark hits 13-month low due to weak demand and increased Black Sea security risks

Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure have reshaped Russia's seaborne oil trade, reducing refined product exports and boosting crude…

Wheat futures are expected to open lower on the Chicago Board of Trade, following recent gains tied to Black Sea export concerns

Ukraine is developing alternative grain export routes, but they will only reach half the capacity of Black Sea ports by late August

FESCO has paused new Black Sea shipment orders after a Ukrainian drone attack on one of its vessels.

Grain exports from the Sea of Azov have stopped, impacting Russian wheat supply and rerouting strategies for Middle Eastern nations

CBOT wheat futures rose on Monday as renewed conflict between Russia and Ukraine heightened fears of Black Sea export disruptions.