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As part of the analytical report The situation in the Black Sea during the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2022-2024, published in June 2024, the Monitoring Group of the Black Sea Institute of Strategic Studies and BlackSeaNews presents an updated database (as of 8 June 2024) of Russian warships, boats, and vessels destroyed or damaged by the Ukrainian Armed Forces since February 2022.  As of 8 June […]

Sunflower seed/Sunflower Oil/Meal market. Season of 2023/24 (Sept-Aug) SFS exports are lower in 2023/24 than last season due to bans imposed by EU countries; SFS stocks decreased in June due to high crushing and stable export demand; The lower SFO and meal exports in Sept-Dec 2023 are offset by high shipments in Jan-May 2024, exports are higher year-on-year by 21% and 22%, respectively; SFO exports […]

The world of ocean shipping, freight, maritime, logistics, supply chain, and trade is a complex world with stakeholders having to navigate a quagmire of processes, documents, regulations, and standards.. Many users in these industries often struggle to get the correct, useful, and latest information like regulations, and guidelines and know which key industry bodies they must look to for reference and guidance.. As this site is THE DEFINITIVE […]

In April 2024, Ukraine exported an unprecedented 6.6 million tons of grain and oilseed, the highest volume since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to a report by UK intelligence on May 22.  This demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to export unilaterally via its shipping corridor in the Black Sea, the analysts said. The throughput capacity of the Black Sea ports reached a monthly export volume higher […]