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MSC introduces additional surcharge for container shipments from the Black Sea
As of November 1, 2026, the shipping company MSC has implemented an additional operating surcharge for containerized cargo departing from Black Sea ports and other regions to Northern Europe. The fee is set at 200 dollars, euros, or pounds sterling…
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Ukraine deepens transport and digitalisation partnership with Lithuania and Türkiye
Deputy Minister for Restoration, Community, Territorial and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Ihor Reva held talks with Lithuanian and Turkish representatives during a forum in Vilnius. The parties signed memoranda on cooperation regarding…
Agro-export transit through Danube ports slows by 14% in October
The average daily volume of agricultural exports to Danube ports has decreased by 14% compared to the beginning of October. The rate dropped from 41,500 tons to 35,600 tons per day.
Third-Level Danger from UkrHMC: Which Rivers Will Face Water Shortages Until Late October
In Ukraine, from October 16 to 30, 2026, a low-intensity decrease in water levels to the lowest values on record is expected on several rivers. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center has introduced a third, brown danger level for several regions…
Tanker BANDA runs aground off the Turkish coast after drone attack
The Liberia-flagged tanker BANDA has run aground on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. The vessel previously sustained damage during a maritime drone attack near the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
Two Singapore-flagged container ships struck in Strait of Hormuz, one sinks
Two Singapore-registered container ships were struck by unknown projectiles while passing through the Strait of Hormuz on October 13 and 14. One vessel sank following a fire, while the other managed to reach a safe anchorage under its own power.
