'Shadow fleet' still appearing in Australian supply chains despite sanctions, research finds

26/10/2025 3 min
'Shadow fleet' still appearing in Australian supply chains despite sanctions, research finds

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Episode Synopsis

US and EU sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies this week has left refineries in China and India assessing their implications. Some sell refined products to Australia. But will the latest measures be able to capture Russia's shadow fleet that exploit sanction loopholes? Exclusive data shared with SBS has shown vessels transporting Russian crude oil and previously sanctioned by the Federal government still appear in the supply chains of Australian companies.

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