- Both Novorossiysk and Odessa ports are currently under attack and facing operational risks.
- Due to attacks on the Novorosiysky port, MSC has suspended bookings, leading to calls for international support from Ankara for affected companies.
A vessel was towed from the Novorossiysk area to the Turkish port of Samsun.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 29
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What happened
A vessel was towed from the Novorossiysk area to the Turkish port of Samsun.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Novorossiysk
city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia
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Samsun
city in northern Turkey
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