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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Aerial view of tanker ship at sea. Stock Photo: Shutterstock/bob63
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Russian Diesel Faces U.S. Buyer Resistance Despite Trump Sanctions Waiver

US companies are unlikely to import Russian diesel as a tanker full of the fuel idles off the US Eastern Seaboard, experts said, despite President Donald

November 11, 2026
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev
Shipping

Russian Diesel Tanker Awaits Orders Off U.S. Coast Amid Import Ban Dispute

OSLO, Nov 10 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s energy chief said on Tuesday the US was confident that the first cargo of Russian diesel headed

November 10, 2026
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A containership at the Port of Long Beach
Shipping

U.S. Formalizes Two-Month Extension of China Ship Port Fee Suspension

The Trump administration has formally extended its suspension of port fees targeting Chinese-built and Chinese-operated vessels for another two months, keeping

November 10, 2026
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An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Offshore

U.S. Closes First Oil and Gas Production Loan Under Revamped Energy Financing Program

The U.S. Department of Energy has closed a $480 million loan to modernize 22 offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the department’s first

November 10, 2026
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Sunday, November 8, 2026
Oil tanker Al Shaffiah sails at the sea near the Omani coast, as seen from Musandam
Featured

Iraq Has Reached Understandings With US To Allow Oil Exports Through Hormuz

Nov 8 (Reuters) – Iraq has reached understandings with the United States to allow Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz via a shipping lane

November 8, 2026
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Italian-led EU force boards sanctioned tanker from Russia's 'shadow fleet' in Mediterranean
Shipping

Oil Traders In Talks With US To Get Sanctioned Ships Back To Sea

By Lucia Kassai, Devika Krishna Kumar, Charles Gorrivan and Archie Hunter Nov 8, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Oil traders are seeking approval from the US

November 8, 2026
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Friday, November 6, 2026
U.S. Targets Cuba’s Oil Tanker Fleet in New Sanctions Crackdown
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U.S. Targets Cuba’s Oil Tanker Fleet in New Sanctions Crackdown

The Trump administration has expanded sanctions targeting Cuba’s maritime and energy sectors, identifying five Cuban-flagged vessels as blocked property

November 6, 2026
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
Aerial view of a heavy loaded crude oil tanker traveling over open ocean during sunset time
News

MARAD Approves $1 Billion Offshore Crude Oil Export Port Off Louisiana

The Trump administration has approved a $1 billion offshore crude oil export project off the coast of Louisiana, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for a

November 5, 2026
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The first offshore wind turbine is installed at Revolution Wind
Offshore

Ørsted’s Revolution Wind Reaches Full Operations After Trump Administration Shutdowns

Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted has completed its 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project off the U.S. East Coast, marking a major milestone for a

November 5, 2026
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
File photo of a product tanker underway at sea
Shipping

New Jersey Governor Warns Ports Against Handling Russian Diesel

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is warning port and terminal operators not to accept Russian diesel shipments heading toward the U.S. East Coast, arguing

November 3, 2026
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Monday, November 2, 2026
Containership at the Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Broad Industry Coalition Urges Permanent Suspension of Costly U.S. Port Fees on China-Linked Ships

A broad coalition of maritime, agricultural, manufacturing, retail and logistics organizations is urging the Trump administration to permanently suspend U.S.

November 2, 2026
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
Smoke and fire rise from a commercial cargo vessel following a strike following a US military strike in a location given as the Gulf of Oman
Shipping

Shipping Strikes In Hormuz Leave Both Sides With Economic Pain

By Gerry Doyle Oct 31, 2026 (Bloomberg) –As US President Donald Trump threatens renewed attacks against Iran, Tehran’s intermittent strikes on

October 31, 2026
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Thursday, October 29, 2026
Oil Tanker sails in san francisco bay california
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Maritime Unions Sound Alarm Over Jones Act Waiver Compliance, Foreign Crews and National Security

Nine maritime labor organizations say the Trump administration’s prolonged Jones Act waiver raises serious questions about compliance with federal law,

October 29, 2026
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Lawmakers Vow to Block Use of Training Ship Golden Bear for Deportations

Two California lawmakers are demanding that the Trump administration abandon reported plans to use ships for mass deportations, including the former Cal Poly

October 29, 2026
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
Offshore

MARAD Approves $8.2 Billion Texas LNG Export Port in Record-Time Review

The Trump administration has approved an $8.2 billion offshore liquefied natural gas export project off the Texas coast, marking a major milestone for its

October 28, 2026
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Aerial view of the Port of Savannah container terminal with massive ship-to-shore cranes, stacked shipping containers, and a container ship docked along the waterfront.
Ports

Trump Administration Awards $498 Million for U.S. Port Upgrades, Below Recent Funding Levels

The Trump administration announced $498 million in federal grants Tuesday to modernize U.S. ports, funding 35 projects across 19 states ranging from aging dock

October 27, 2026
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Friday, October 23, 2026
A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California
Ports

USTR Proposes Extending China Ship Port Fee Suspension Through January 2027

The Trump administration is proposing to extend its suspension of port fees targeting China-linked vessels for another two months, pushing their potential

October 23, 2026
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Retraction: Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected to Arrive in Norfolk on November 2

Editor’s Note — October 28, 2026 gCaptain has retracted its article, “Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected to Arrive in Norfolk on November

October 23, 2026
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South Korea's shipbuilding sector woos Trump, offering carrot in tariff negotiations.
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai–Kiewit Shipyard Plan Signals New Phase in South Korea’s U.S. Shipbuilding Push

South Korea’s push to help rebuild the American shipbuilding industry is moving beyond investments in existing shipyards and toward the development of

October 23, 2026
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
Empire State VII
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Empire State VII to Return to New York After Months-Long Navy Mission Plans Scrapped

SUNY Maritime College’s training ship Empire State VII is expected to return to its Fort Schuyler campus by mid-November after the federal government

October 22, 2026
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