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Turkish carriers Akkon and Arkas, as well as MSC, have fully abandoned voyages to Russian ports after drone attacks on container ships in the Black Sea. Cargo is being returned or discharged at Klaipėda.

Turkey is holding round-the-clock talks with Kyiv and Moscow on a new security mechanism in the Black Sea. Shipping has halted, 100 million tonnes of grain cannot reach the market, and wheat prices have hit a three-year high.

Turkey summoned Ukraine's ambassador in Ankara, Neriman Jalal, to the Foreign Ministry over drone attacks on two Turkish vessels in the Black Sea. Ankara conveyed its reaction and warned that shipping safety is mandatory.

MSC has suspended new bookings in Novorossiysk after Ukrainian drones attacked the container ship MSC ULSAN III. The company recommends that clients seek alternative routes until the situation stabilizes.

A queue of around 60 vessels has built up at the Sulina Channel, some waiting for a week or longer. Experts urge Kyiv to urgently agree with Bucharest on a larger number of pilots and parallel operation of processing commissions.

A queue of dozens of vessels bound for Ukrainian ports for grain has built up at the Sulina Channel on the Danube. Delays caused by a shortage of pilots and limited throughput are hitting exports and sowing-season preparations.

A Turkish shipping company assessed the damage to the country's economy from the Black Sea escalation at $20 billion per quarter. Traffic through the straits fell eightfold, around 50 Turkish vessels were damaged, and wheat futures rose by 17%.

Iran has published a new list of "non-compliant" vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened them with fines, arrest, and confiscation. Since mid-March, transit has been de facto managed by the IRGC.

People's Deputy Anna Skokhokh accused the leadership of Ukraine's Shipping Administration of systematic extortion of up to 10,000 dollars for the priority servicing of vessels in ports. At the center of the scandal are the head of the Administration, Serhiy Hurskyi, and the head of the Odesa Directorate, Oleksandr Zaborovskyi.

On August 15, 2026, China launched the first regular route via the Northern Sea Route, reducing delivery time to Europe to 20 days and bypassing the dangerous Red Sea.

🚨 Logistics Collapse 2026: Freight rates soared by 234% due to wars and drought. The Strait of Hormuz is closed, the Rhine has dried up, and port queues have reached record highs. Experts warn of a structural crisis and rising prices for consumers. #Logistics #Economy #Crisis

🛢️ **Shadow Fleets Save the Market: Middle East Secretly Transfers 4 Million Barrels of Oil Daily** Despite the war with Iran and the threat of attacks, Persian Gulf exporters are using a transshipment scheme in the Gulf of Oman. Brent prices are holding at $80-90, contrary to forecasts of a spike to $150. 🇺🇸 **Trump vs Iran:** The US President announced his intention to recognize the Strait of Hormuz as US territory. Tehran called this "fantastic illusions" and threatened a blockade. 🚫 **Dark Tankers:** Ships are sailing with transponders turned off. Adnoc (UAE) confirmed supplies but warned of risks to crews. #Oil #StraitOfHormuz #Geopolitics #Iran #Trump

🚢 Russian oil tankers are turning into «Mad Max» machines: they are being wrapped in nets and cages to protect against Ukrainian drones. Experts note a rise in freight rates and difficulties with insurance. Ukraine has intensified attacks, while Russia is strengthening port defenses. 🛡️🛢️ #BlackSea #Oil #Drones

🚨 Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz! The Iranian parliament has approved a law banning the passage of US and Israeli vessels. Violators face fines of up to 20% of the cargo value. This could lead to a global logistics crisis and rising oil prices. 🛑🛳️ #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Geopolitics #Oil

🇹🇷 Turkey has resumed the passage of commercial vessels through the straits into the Black Sea after several days of delays. The tanker 'Aegean Dream' was the first to pass through, heading to Novorossiysk. Ankara is calling on the parties to the conflict to impose a moratorium on attacks against the civilian fleet.

🚨 Turkey restricts ship passage through the Dardanelles due to drone attacks. 🇹🇷 Ankara authorities have suspended the issuance of transit permits for vessels heading to Novorossiysk and Ukraine. The reason is the rise in security threats and injuries to Turkish sailors. 📉 This threatens grain and oil supplies; wheat prices are already at a maximum. 📜 Turkey is acting within the framework of the Montreux Convention but cannot completely close the straits. #Turkey #BlackSea #Economy #Geopolitics #XABinfo

Oman and Iran are holding critical negotiations to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The main obstacle remains naval mines, the demining of which European countries may lead. 🚢💣

Vessel Christiana B carrying coal for Ukraine damaged in Romanian waters. Crew sent distress signal, but there are no casualties. Probable cause — drone strike or mine. 🚢💥