Understand the impact of the Ukraine conflict from a cross-sector perspective with the Global Data Executive Briefing: Ukraine Conflict

Shipowners have become cautious to move Russian oil cargoes as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, said Greek shipping services provider Angelicoussis Group CEO Maria Angelicoussis.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

At the FT Commodities Global Summit, Angelicoussis said the conflict ‘was having a big effect’ on the tanker market, reported Reuters.

“There is a big hesitancy among shipowners to ship any Russian oil or products. There is self-sanctioning,” she continued.

She further added: “European refineries are having to source oil from further away.”

See Also:

The Greek shipping company has said that it will avoid lifting Russian cargoes.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

US President Joe Biden has placed a ban on Russian oil and other energy imports in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Kyiv. There is also increasing uncertainty over potential stringent sanctions against Russia across Europe.

Meanwhile, the news agency also reported that around 140 foreign-flagged ships currently stranded in Ukraine due to the war are slowly exhausting food and medical supplies.

These vessels are from 20 countries and together have more than 1,000 mariners on board.

So far, five merchant vessels have been hit by missiles off Ukraine’s coast.

Recently, the International Maritime Organisation announced that it will work to create a safe maritime corridor to allow seafarers and ships to move from the high-risk areas in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.