Black Sea

A Turkish-owned dry bulk vessel was struck by a drone in the Black Sea, causing a fire and highlighting escalating regional risks

Russian-linked vessels are showing suspicious navigation patterns over European subsea cables, including zig-zagging and AIS gaps

A drone attack on a Panama-flagged ship in the Black Sea resulted in one fatality and two injuries among the crew.

The EU's new sanctions will prevent European entities from handling Russian LNG globally, impacting shipping and energy markets

Hanwha Ocean is incurring significant costs as six icebreaking LNG carriers for Russia remain undelivered due to sanctions

G7-linked tankers maintain a high market share in Russian crude exports due to a US sanctions exemption aimed at preventing supply crises

G7 leaders pledged increased weapon deliveries to Ukraine and indicated readiness to tighten sanctions on Russia's energy sector

Former President Trump suggests US sanctions on Russian oil may soon be reinstated, impacting global energy markets and shipping.

The EU has expanded its Russia sanctions list, targeting individuals and entities linked to the shadow fleet and military complex.

Britain sanctioned four LNG carriers connected to Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, the first G7 nation to target these vessels.

Britain has imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting its shadow fleet, Yandex Bank, and military intelligence networks.

British authorities have charged an Indian captain with violating UK sanctions on Russian oil exports after detaining his tanker

US Senators introduce bipartisan legislation to ban Russian and Chinese government-linked research vessels from American Arctic waters

The EU sanctioned shipping arms of Gazprom and Lukoil, intensifying pressure on Russia's oil transport and shadow fleet.

Russian seaborne oil exports hit a seasonal low in May, but overall volumes remain strong, impacting global energy markets

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a sea terminal in Russia's Temryuk port, leading to one death

A 'shadow fleet' tanker master admitted guilt for not obeying U.S. Coast Guard orders, emphasizing regulatory enforcement.

Fitch Ratings upgraded its 2026 global shipping outlook to neutral due to war-driven demand for alternative oil routes and higher tanker…

Sanctioned Russian oil tankers are increasingly avoiding the English Channel, seeking alternative routes to evade scrutiny.

Geopolitical events have reshaped tanker markets, causing longer voyages and tighter fleet supply, leading to increased freight volatility

BIMCO is developing a new contractual clause to address EU sanctions on tanker resales to Russia, effective April 2026

Two commercial ships under Panamanian and Barbadian flags were damaged in an attack within Ukraine's Black Sea corridor

Record tanker orders, Russia's Arctic corridor, and EU sanctions indicate a structural shift in global shipping.

Undercover reporters have confirmed Russian paramilitary personnel on oil tankers, raising maritime security concerns.

Kpler corrected its data, confirming an oil cargo delivered to the Philippines originated from Russia, not Iran.

The EU's 21st sanctions package targets Russia's shadow fleet, financial sector, and LNG exports to increase economic pressure

Russia's navy performed military drills in the Baltic Sea, including missile launches, during concurrent NATO exercises.

Latvia warns that Russia's doubled rail freight tariffs for shipments to the Baltics and Finland could cripple its rail sector

Dutch Customs intercepted several shipments of sanctioned goods bound for Russia at Rotterdam, arresting a containership captain.

A severe global sulphur supply crisis is impacting copper, nickel, and fertilizer production due to geopolitical events.