Odessa News

Countries Seek UN Meeting Over Shipping Dangers After Ukraine Invasion

LONDON/ATHENS —Over 15 countries have called for a special meeting with the UN’s shipping agency to discuss the safety of ships and their crews sailing through the Black Sea and Sea of Azov after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing …

Insurance Costs of Shipping Through Black Sea Soar

LONDON —Insurers have raised the cost of providing cover for merchant ships through the Black Sea, adding to soaring rates to transport goods through the region for vessels still willing to sail after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ship owners pay …