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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.
Freight costs for Russian Urals crude oil to India have surged by 50% since mid-July due to Black Sea security risks.
European naval forces intercepted a second tanker linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet' in the Mediterranean, enforcing sanctions.
Russia is using an unprecedented Arctic oil convoy to expedite crude exports to Asia, bypassing global shipping hotspots.
An EU naval mission, led by Italy, boarded a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, the second such operation in two weeks.
A Russian civilian vessel, owned by Rosatom, sank in the Black Sea following a Ukrainian drone attack
Hapag-Lloyd has temporarily suspended its feeder vessel services to Ukraine, affecting cargo movements.
Russian grain lobby warns Ukrainian drone attacks could soon halt Black Sea grain exports, impacting global prices and food security
A sanctioned tanker is leaking crude oil off Oman, with the spill spreading and raising environmental concerns for coastal areas
ExxonMobil's Q2 profit of $14.7 billion, the highest since 2022, fell short of forecasts due to refining repairs
Attacks on commercial vessels in critical waterways are disrupting global trade, increasing costs, and altering shipping routes
Wheat prices climbed over 3% as escalating Russia-Ukraine hostilities disrupt Black Sea grain exports
Thirteen Indian seafarers are reportedly trapped on the MV AMIR1 at Chornomorsk port amid intensifying Russian drone strikes
The EU has enacted its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, amending existing regulations and introducing new restrictions.
Wheat futures climbed on the Chicago Board of Trade following reports of new Black Sea grain export disruptions
Russian forces reportedly struck two vessels carrying military equipment to Ukrainian ports near Odesa, and a fuel storage facility.
Russia sent its first conventional LNG carrier to the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, as oil tankers gather for Northern Sea Route transit
Russia has extended its gasoline export ban until the end of 2026, while diesel restrictions may be eased.
Wheat futures climbed over 1% to $6.70 per bushel in late July due to escalating Black Sea grain shipment risks.
The EU's 21st sanctions package excludes a full maritime services ban, allowing European entities to ship Russian oil under price cap.
Ukraine boosts port security and monitors a sunken bulker near Odesa, signaling increased vigilance in the region
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