Security Updates

As of 16 March, Ukrainian ports remain closed as the war in Ukraine has severely impacted shipping in the Black Sea and has had broad consequences for international transport and global supply chains.

As of 15 March, Ukrainian ports remain closed as the war in Ukraine has severely impacted shipping in the Black Sea and has had broad consequences for international transport and global supply chains.

As of 14 March, Ukrainian ports remain closed as the war in Ukraine has severely impacted shipping in the Black Sea and has had broad consequences for international transport and global supply chains. The UK Defence Ministry has reported that Russian naval forces have effectively cut Ukraine off from maritime trade by controlling its Black Sea coast.  

As of 11 March, Ukrainian ports remain closed as the war in Ukraine has severely impacted shipping in the Black Sea and has had broad consequences for international transport and global supply chains. Dozens of cargo ships remain stranded at the Ukrainian port of Mykolaiv, according to shipping trackers. There continues to be a high risk of collateral damage for any ships transiting in the Black Sea.

As of 10 March, Ukrainian ports remain closed as the war in Ukraine has severely impacted shipping in the Black Sea and has had broad consequences for international transport and global supply chains. Dozens of cargo ships remain stranded at the Ukrainian port of Mykolaiv, according to shipping trackers. There continues to be a high risk of collateral damage for any ships transiting in the Black Sea. The International Maritime Organization is set to hold an emergency session on 10 – 11 March to address the war’s impact on the shipping community following requests from numerous governments.