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Saturday, February 22, 2025
Russian-flagged oil tanker Pegas docked in Greece.Picture taken January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik
Shipping

Sanctioned Russian Oil Vanishes From Tracking In Gulf of Oman

By Julian Lee Feb 21, 2025 (Bloomberg) –A cargo of Russian oil that’s under heavy US sanctions vanished from global tracking systems, evidence of

February 22, 2025
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Aerial view of the Panama Canal.REUTERS/Enea Lebrun
Cruise Ships

US Commerce Secretary’s Comments Give Cruise Operators Case Of Deja Vu

By Redd Brown Feb 21, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Cruise operators may yet avoid paying more US corporate taxes despite threats from US Commerce Secretary

February 22, 2025
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MSC Tessa, one of the world's largest containerships, under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, China. Photo courtesy CSSC.
Shipbuilding

Trump Proposes New Ship Fees To Challenge China’s Maritime Might

By Jenny Leonard and Jennifer A. Dlouhy Feb 21, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The Trump administration is proposing fees on the use of China’s commercial

February 22, 2025
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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Russian Oil Tankers. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
Shipping

Oil Tankers Rocked by Mystery Blasts After Trips to Russia

At least four oil tankers have been hit with explosions so far this year — all of them having visited Russia’s territorial waters in the weeks prior to the

February 20, 2025
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Signals Potential Russia Sanctions Rollback in Ukraine Peace Talks
Shipping

Treasury Secretary Bessent Signals Potential Russia Sanctions Rollback in Ukraine Peace Talks

(Bloomberg) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table in talks over the Ukraine war, saying the

February 20, 2025
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Chinese Warships Sail Off Coast of Sydney, Testing Australia
Defense

Chinese Warships Sail Off Coast of Sydney, Testing Australia

Three Chinese warships have been spotted in international waters off the coast of Australia’s largest city, Sydney, in a rare show of military might that

February 20, 2025
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Oil Exports From Russia’s Busiest Port Unencumbered by Sanctions
Energy

Oil Exports From Russia’s Busiest Port Unencumbered by Sanctions

Crude-oil exports from Russia’s main Pacific terminal remain robust as shippers and traders — yet again — work around a fresh batch of curbs from the US,

February 19, 2025
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Ship-to-ship transfer of Russian LNG from Yamal LNG near Honningsvåg on February 19, 2019. (Source: Courtesy of Kystverket / Norwegian Coastal Administration)
Shipping

New Ships and Cargo Transfers Boost Russia’s Crude Oil Exports

By Julian Lee (Bloomberg) — Russia has amassed new tankers and resorted to ship-to-ship cargo transfers to keep key oil exports flowing. But deliveries

February 18, 2025
Total Views: 1346

Russian Oil Tankers. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
Shipping

G-7 Allies Weigh Tightening Russian Oil Price Cap

(Bloomberg) — The Group of Seven is considering collectively tightening or adapting an oil price cap on Russian petroleum in an effort to reduce

February 18, 2025
Total Views: 504

Monday, February 17, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd's newbuild containership Manila Express
Shipping

Shipping Giants Ask Watchdog to Avoid Biofuels in Green Push

Some major shipping lines including Hapag-Lloyd AG and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs are calling on the International Maritime Organization to avoid backing

February 17, 2025
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Saturday, February 15, 2025
Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2.Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS
Shipping

EU In Talks To Fund Fleet To Repair Damaged Subsea Cables

By Gian Volpicelli and Andrea Palasciano Feb 15, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The European Union is mulling a public-private initiative worth “hundreds of

February 15, 2025
Total Views: 1234

iranian crude supertanker
Ports

Texas Oil Export Port To Get Trump Team’s Blessing

By Ari Natter and Jennifer A. Dlouhy Feb 14, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Trump administration planned to “move

February 15, 2025
Total Views: 1300

Friday, February 14, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump reads about tariffs on steel and aluminum, as Howard Lutnick stands in the background, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Shipping

Trump Widens Trade Fight with ‘Reciprocal Tariff’ Threat

President Donald Trump is embarking on what may be his most disruptive action yet for the global economy by broadening his grievances to how other countries

February 14, 2025
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lng ship
Shipping

India to Boost Oil and Gas Imports From U.S. to Avoid Trump Tariffs

India has agreed to boost oil and gas imports from the US in an effort to reduce the trade imbalance between the two countries and avoid retaliatory

February 14, 2025
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Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
Shipping

Russian Oil Tanker Fleet Severely Hobbled by Last Month’s US Sanctions

The latest US sanctions on Russia’s oil trade have brought a swath of tankers that deliver Moscow’s crude to a halt — reinforcing the significance of the

February 14, 2025
Total Views: 520

Severe Cyclone Makes Landfall Near Australia’s Iron Ore Hub
Marine Weather

Severe Cyclone Makes Landfall Near Australia’s Iron Ore Hub

Severe Cyclone Zelia has made landfall near Australia’s iron ore export hub, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts, with the system threatening big

February 14, 2025
Total Views: 486

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Tanker EVENTIN adrift in the Baltic Sea
Shipping

IEA Sees Muted Effects of New Russia Sanctions Amid Workarounds

The International Energy Agency has lowered its outlook for Russia’s oil production this year by only a narrow margin even with sweeping western energy

February 13, 2025
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Ships moored Parana River Port
Shipping

Milei’s Plan to Boost Argentina’s Farm Exports: A Deeper River

The Paraná is Argentina’s gateway to global markets. Around 80% of all the country’s crops are loaded on its shores. But the shipping channel hasn’t

February 12, 2025
Total Views: 1751

Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev
Shipping

India Is Building a Sanctions-Proof Supply Chain for Russian Oil

Oil refiners in India — eager to keep importing cheap crude from Russia — are working with merchants, shippers and other middlemen to rebuild supply chains

February 12, 2025
Total Views: 2637

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Ismailia,,Egypt,-,November,5,,2017:,Large,Container,Vessel,Ship
Shipping

Red Sea Ship Traffic Is Yet to Pick Up as Ceasefire Risks Swirl

Ship traffic through the Red Sea has remained slow in recent weeks despite a prolonged period without attacks from Yemen’s

February 11, 2025
Total Views: 892