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Saudi Arabia was the top buyer of Russian fuel in June, according to data

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

According to traders and LSEG, Saudi Arabia was the number one destination for Russian fuel oil and vacuum gasoline (VGO) seaborne exports in June. The hot summer required increased energy consumption. The Middle East and Asia became the primary…

Canada's Champagne: Ministers of G7 not'skating' around tariff issue

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

Francois-Philippe champagne, Canada's finance minister, said that discussions about tariffs were held during the G7 meeting of financial leaders. This was despite the fact that they had been mentioned in the final communiqué. At the conclusion of the meeting…

EU adopts four new sets of sanctions against Russia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 20, 2025

The European Commission announced on Tuesday that the EU had adopted four sets sanctions against Russia for the war in Ukraine, including a 17th set of measures targeting Moscow's Shadow Fleet, as well as measures relating to chemical weapons and human rights, and hybrid threats.

Kremlin: Dmitriev, Putin's investment representative, may visit Washington

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 2, 2025

The Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday that a visit by Kirill Dmitriev - the investment envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin - to the United States to meet with Donald Trump's officials is possible. However, it declined to provide any additional details.

Russell: Crude oil battle for market share may start in Asia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Russia, the top crude oil exporters in Asia, are boosting their cargoes for the region that is world's largest importer. China, which is the largest oil importer in the world, has emerged as the ground zero of the two exporters…

Goldman Sachs does not believe that the ceasefire in Ukraine will boost Russian output

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 19, 2025

Goldman Sachs stated on Wednesday that a potential ceasefire in Ukraine and the resulting easing of sanctions against Russia is unlikely to increase Russia's crude oil flow. The administration of U.S. president Donald Trump said Tuesday that it had agreed to have more talks with Russia. In Ukraine.

Sources say that alternative Chinese terminals are now available to accept sanctioned tankers.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 13, 2025

Five sources and shipping data indicate that a few newer Chinese terminals have recently begun receiving oil tankers sanctioned from the U.S. This has provided logistical relief after a large port operator suddenly banned such deliveries last week.

Governor places parts of Russia's Sakhalin in high alert following cargo ship run aground

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 8, 2025

The governor of Russia's Sakhalin Region said that a district has been placed on high alert following the stranding of a cargo vessel off the southwest coast Sakhalin Island. The governor of Ukraine, Valery Limarenko said in a Telegram message…

French wheat exports fall due to poor crop, Algerian spat and Russian rivalry

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2025

France is facing its worst wheat exports for decades due to a rift between Algeria and the European Union, a slump in Chinese demand, as well as a poor harvest. The French farmers who protested in the beginning of this year against falling incomes…

China purchases less Russian coal in 2024 regardless of record imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2025

purchases from other crucial providers, led by Australia, throughout a. record year for coal imports, customs data revealed on Monday. Purchases by China last year reached an all-time high of. 547.2 million tons, or a record 41% of worldwide traded coal,.

Sources say that the US is planning to impose more sanctions against tankers transporting Russian oil.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 6, 2025

Two sources familiar with the situation said that on Sunday, the Biden administration intends to increase sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. They will target its oil revenues by targeting tankers transporting Russian crude. The…

US prepares more sanctions on tankers carrying Russian oil, sources state

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 6, 2025

understanding of the matter said on Sunday. workplace on Jan. complaints about the expense of U.S. support for Ukraine. will be. barrel cost cap, the sources stated. so-called shadow fleet of aging ships to evade the cap. professionals say. Since Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the U.S.

EU adopts new Russia Sanctions Targeting China's Shadow Fleet

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

In a Monday statement, the EU Commission announced that it had adopted a fifteenth package of sanctions for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This included tougher measures towards Chinese entities, and more vessels of Moscow's shadow fleet. The total number of vessels listed has increased by 52…

EU adopts new Russia Sanctions Targeting China's Shadow Fleet

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

In a Monday statement, the EU Commission announced that it had adopted a fifteenth package of sanctions for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This included tougher measures towards Chinese entities, and an increase in vessels from Moscow’s shadow fleet.

EU sanctions new drones, shadow fleets and Russians

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 11, 2024

Diplomats reported that the European Union ambassadors had agreed on a 15th set of sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. The package targets its shadow tanker fleet as well as Chinese companies making drones to be used by Moscow.

EU to add Chinese tankers and firms to Russia sanctions list

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2024

EU diplomats have said that European Union envoys are set to discuss on Wednesday a 15th sanctions package in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, including those affecting tankers transporting Russian oil, and Chinese companies involved in the manufacture of drones for Moscow.

LSEG data shows that India and Saudi Arabia were the top two buyers of Russian VGO fuel oil and VGO in October.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2024

LSEG data and traders' reports show that India and Saudi Arabia were top destinations for Russian seaborne VGO and fuel oil exports. According to calculations based upon LSEG data, the total fuel oil and VGO exported from Russian ports in October decreased by 3% compared to September.

LSEG data shows that China and Saudi Arabia were the top two buyers of Russian fuel in September.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 17, 2024

LSEG data and traders' reports on Thursday showed that China and Saudi Arabia were top destinations for Russian seaborne VGO and fuel oil exports. According to calculations based upon LSEG data, the total fuel oil and VGO exported from Russian ports rose 2% in August to 4.2 million metric tonnes.

Data shows that Russia increased LPG rail exports from China to Russia by 40% between January and August.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2024

Calculations based on data and industry sources showed that Russian rail exports of liquefied gas to China increased by almost 40% in the period January to August, to 184,000 tons. Russian Railways imposed restrictions to ease bottlenecks in May and early June…

Russia to open Arctic shipping route in 2024 for Urals crude oil to Asia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

According to market data and LSEG on Tuesday, Russian shipping company Sovcomflot began transporting Urals crude to Asia this year via the Northern Sea Route. Melting ice has opened the Arctic transit route to transit shipments. Russia is looking for alternative routes from western ports to Asia…
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