March 2022

Food and fuels security concerns

The two ‘Fs’ of global commodity trade – food and fuels – are key concerns for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as the war in Ukraine nears its fourth week. In its report on ‘The Impact on Trade and Development of the War in Ukraine’, UNCTAD points to Russia’s and Ukraine’s …

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Russian shipping firm Sovcomflot in choppier waters after UK slaps on sanctions

Russia’s top shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF), already struggling to find berths to discharge cargoes, is facing fresh pressure after the UK on Thursday joined countries that have slapped sanctions on it, with implications for insurance and certification. With a modern fleet of ships, state-run SCF is a key transporter of Russian oil and liquefied natural …

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What’s That Ship Pumping Overboard?

More than 55,000 commercial ships sail the world’s waters annually, carrying essential goods and products that people depend on. As they move from port to port, these ships generate a range of waste and residual material, from lubrication oil, to wash water, ballast water, greywater, leftover contents in cargo holds, sewage, food waste, and other …

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