The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control is seeking a contractor to compile information on international ship movements and to record port visits. RT reports a link to the related document, noting that the aim is to help identify potential threats to national security and to support the country’s foreign policy objectives through better monitoring of maritime traffic.
The document states that the requested services are essential for OFAC to carry out its mission: enforcing economic and trade sanctions against specific countries and regimes in alignment with U.S. foreign policy and national security goals. The scope emphasizes global coverage, spanning regions such as the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, with the contractor delivering comprehensive data across multiple geographies.
Meanwhile, during a visit to Athens, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Croatian Prime Minister Andrei Plenkovic and Moldovan President Maia Sandu the possibility of establishing alternative routes for Ukrainian grain exports. In that dialogue, Zelensky underscored the importance of diversifying grain corridors to ensure steady supply chains and to mitigate potential disruptions in traditional routes.
Additionally, there was emphasis on assisting Bulgaria by exploring an alternative grain corridor, reflecting broader regional efforts to safeguard food security and stabilize trade flows in the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions. This conversation aligns with ongoing international efforts to coordinate risk management for critical supply chains, including maritime shipping routes and port infrastructure across Europe and neighboring regions.
In summary, the OFAC contractor search underscores the United States’ continuing focus on monitoring global shipping movements to enforce sanctions and protect national security. At the same time, regional discussions on grain export routes highlight the interconnected nature of trade, security, and resilience in times of geopolitical volatility. The combined developments illustrate how government actions and international diplomacy intersect to shape maritime governance, sanctions enforcement, and agricultural logistics across the Atlantic world and beyond. This broader context shows how Canada and the United States analyze risk, coordinate with allies, and adapt to evolving geostrategic realities in order to maintain open, secure, and efficient maritime commerce for North American and global markets. Citation: Office of Foreign Assets Control documentation and regional briefings.