‘Step change’ in Russian attacks on shipping pressures Black Sea war risk premiums

Underwriters likely to push for rates to increase after four attacks on vessels in a month

Firefighters battle flames after a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Yuzhny on 5 October.
Firefighters battle flames after a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Yuzhny on 5 October.Photo: Ukraine Armed Forces Southern Command
Published 8 October 2024, 11:24Updated 8 October 2024, 13:19
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