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The Black Sea commercial transport is increasingly impacted by attacks on vessels and port infrastructure, with a 41% decrease in ship entries through the Bosporus in October 2026 compared to the previous year. Over 300 attacks have occurred since the beginning of the year, resulting in more than 30 fatalities among sailors. Many ships are now opting for coastal routes to avoid conflict zones. Incidents involving commercial vessels have been reported near Romania and Bulgaria, with some attacks attributed to Russia, which denies involvement. The ongoing security issues could lead to increased transport costs and delays, particularly affecting Romania's Port of Constanța. In response, the EU is advancing plans for a maritime security center in the Black Sea to enhance threat monitoring and incident response coordination.