This time last year, the world was in shock as Russia’s mighty military rolled over the borders of neighbouring Ukraine. The ripples reverberated through many shipping sectors, creating opportunity for some and peril for others. We created a series of articles to mark the occasion.
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How Russia’s invasion changed the global tanker trade, in charts
The war has altered the face of shipping with longer voyages, surging rates and a plunge in cargo prices
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Marginalised flags flourish in the shadow of emerging dark fleet
Small ship registers have become a popular choice for buyers of secondhand tonnage since the invasion
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Fragile UN grain deal puts shipping centre stage
The anniversary of the invasion coincides with talks to renew the lucrative, beneficial but vulnerable scheme
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The war changes global LNG fortunes and trade map
Energy security fears boost liquefaction projects but volatility threatens to disrupt shipping
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Ukrainian seafarers struggle to adapt
Mariners and their families are up against displacement, trauma and corruption as the conflict drags on
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Geopolitics defines increasingly siloed Russian fertiliser business
Self-sanctioning means few owners will deviate to other trades
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Tanker owners feast on bitter fruits as Putin’s war rages on
There are few winners as the world marks a grim anniversary, and even fewer celebrating
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Ukrainian seafarer calls on colleagues to be ‘warriors at sea’
Young crew member wants Ukraine to maintain its status in shipping circles
Post-invasion FSRU grab cleans out fleet and spurs fresh models
Vanishing regas vessels leave dent in trading fleet as Europe abandons pipeline gas imports for seaborne LNG
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To hire or not to hire? ‘Legitimate’ ship questions mount amid Russia sanctions
Charterers are avoiding tankers with immediate Russian history but the situation is rapidly evolving
