
Russian-Flagged Ship Registry Expands as Sanctions Pressure Shadow Fleet
CREA says Russia’s ship registry grew 36% as sanctions pressure pushed shadow fleet vessels toward Russian registration.

CREA says Russia’s ship registry grew 36% as sanctions pressure pushed shadow fleet vessels toward Russian registration.

Turkey has reopened its straits to commercial shipping, easing recent restrictions that impacted Black Sea trade routes amid regional security threats.

US and Iran military clashes near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oil shipping and increasing market uncertainty, affecting energy prices and investor risk sentiment worldwide.

Germany urges that future EU-Turkey gas agreements exclude Russian supplies, signaling shifts in energy markets and investor strategies amid Europe's transition away from Russian energy.

Drone attacks on Crimean ports and infrastructure triggered fires and disrupted transportation, raising concerns for investors in regional energy and transport assets.

The UK granted an indefinite license for importing refined fuels derived from Russian oil, easing supply constraints amid geopolitical tensions and impacting energy market dynamics.