The cost of fuel reflects the most immediate impact on shipping of the conflict. However, in the weeks ahead, analysts predict a broad fallout from Russia’s aggression which has generated widespread condemnation and protests too from ordinary Russian people. The bunker price hikes did not mirror the leap in spot crude prices which saw Brent […]
Read MoreThe global seaborne commodities trading map continues to be redrawn at a blistering pace in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine two weeks ago. Yesterday, the United States announced a ban on Russian oil and other energy imports. “We’re banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy,” President Joe Biden said […]
Read MoreWestern nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom and European Union along with Japan, Australia, Switzerland, New Zealand and Canada have imposed what they describe as “strong” and “severe” sanctions on Russia, following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The new restrictions – which focus on additional individuals being added to watchlists, expanded export controls (especially […]
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