# UN sanctions list

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Before accepting a booking from an overseas counterparty, a freight forwarder screens all parties against key sanctions references – and the UN sanctions list ranks among the first checks.

Before accepting a booking from an overseas counterparty, a freight forwarder screens all parties against key sanctions references – and the UN sanctions list ranks among the first checks. Maintained by the United Nations Security Council, it designates individuals, companies, states, and organizations subject to international measures such as asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes. It sits alongside other mandatory screening references, notably the OFAC SDN List and EU consolidated sanctions lists, and applies across all transport modes and trade finance instruments. Ignoring a positive match exposes the company to heavy fines, loss of operating licences, and potential criminal liability. Most logistics operators rely on automated, real-time screening tools that cover every party to a transaction – shipper, consignee, notify party, and beneficial owner.

**Source:** [https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/information](https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/information)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | UN sanctions list |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 125 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/information |

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