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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…

United States Gulf Coast-bound fuel oil freights hit 5-yr low as refinery need compromises

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 6, 2024

the U.S. have softened, experts said. gasoline and diesel utilizing secondary units. But loadings of those items to the Gulf Coast, America's. biggest refining hub, fell by a 3rd in August from the previous. month to 260,000 barrels per day (bpd), according to information from.

Kumba to invest even more $428 mln in iron ore processing plant upgrade

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 29, 2024

South Africa's Kumba Iron Ore. will invest an extra 7.6 billion rand ($ 428. million) in processing technology that will treble premium. quality production at its Sishen mine, it said on Thursday. The Anglo American system said the extra financial investment.

Ukraine's Navy claims it destroyed a Russian ferry during an attack

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 23, 2024

The Ukrainian Navy confirmed Friday that it destroyed a ferry that was being used to transport fuel and weapons into occupied Crimea. Local authorities said earlier that the ferry had been damaged and set on fire in the attack Thursday in the southern Krasnodar Region of Russia.

UKMTO reports that a ship has reported damage following an encounter with a vessel without crew off Yemen.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 22, 2024

A vessel reported a minor explosion near it after a collision with an uncrewed ship 57 nautical mile south of Yemen's Aden port, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Thursday. The ship and crew were in good health and the vessel was moving to its next destination.

Lukashenko releases a TV journalist and a union leader from Belarus in newest prisoner release

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 21, 2024

Human rights activists reported that Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko had freed 13 prisoners who were convicted of political crimes, including an old trade unionist, and a former journalist for state television suffering from a tumor in the brain.

Sources say that Rosneft has resumed LPG deliveries from the Rospan unit following a fire.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 21, 2024

Two industry sources said on Wednesday that Rosneft had resumed the loading of liquefied petrol gas (LPG), following a disruption caused by an fire last month. Data from commodity exchanges also showed this. Sources said that the shipments were resumed this week after being halted since July.

Hapag-Lloyd's global order book is expected to increase, but not at a worrying level

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2024

According to the German container liner Hapag Lloyd, who spoke with analysts on Wednesday, the global order book for ships, which represents 18% of the fleet of the world, will increase but at a reasonable rate. "I expect that the 18% which is not a concern…

UKMTO reports that a ship captain reported an incident southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 12, 2024

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO), said Tuesday, that a ship's crew reported an explosion 63 nautical mile southwest of Yemen's Hodeidah. In a note of advice, the agency stated that the vessel and crew were safe and that the ship was proceeding to the next port.

British Airways will stop flights to Beijing on October 26

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 8, 2024

British Airways announced on Thursday that it would stop flights from October 26 to November 2025. It did not elaborate on why. IAG-owned carrier will continue to fly daily between Shanghai and Hong Kong. The Russian airspace is now off limits to European and British airlines…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2024

The river Seine, which was a major concern during the Games due to its water quality, was once again in the spotlight after the mixed relay race was held early on Monday morning after training had been cancelled the day before. Noah Lyles, of the U.S.…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

On the middle Sunday, the Paris Olympics, the last day of swimming will be held, as well as the highly anticipated 100 metre men's final. Novak Djokovic is vying to win a medal and fill in that one hole in his trophy case. The river Seine water…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

On the "middle Sunday" of the Games, the last day of swimming will be held, as well as the highly anticipated men's final of 100 metres in athletics. Novak Djokovic is also aiming to add an Olympic medal to his collection. The river Seine water…

The first cargo to be shipped from Mexico's Altamira Liquefied natural gas facility is for domestic consumption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 2, 2024

New Fortress Energy, a U.S.-based energy company, plans to ship the first LNG cargo to a Mexican port this month. The gas will be used to generate electricity. After long delays, the LNG plant located at Altamira off Mexico's Atlantic Coast…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 2, 2024

The Olympics begin on Friday with the start of athletics. Home crowd favorite Leon Marchand will be aiming for his fourth gold at the Paris Games, and French judo legend Teddy Riner is chasing a fourth Olympic medal. Olympic champions in the…

Russia continues to maintain its grain harvest forecast in spite of bad weather

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2024

Dmitry Patrushev who is responsible for the agricultural sector, a deputy prime minister, confirmed that Russia's official grain crop forecast was 132 millions metric tons this year despite poor weather in many regions. The extreme weather conditions…

ArcelorMittal S. Africa reports larger loss and hopes for a reduction in interest rates

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2024

ArcelorMittal South Africa announced on Thursday that it hopes for a reduction in interest rates during the second part of the year, after its losses increased due to weakened demand. The company lost 1.11 billion Rand ($60 million), compared…

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…

After fire, Rosneft has suspended LPG deliveries from a subsidiary.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Rosneft suspended the liquefied gas (LPG), shipments, from Rospan plants after a July 26 fire in one of its LPG production units. Rospan’s gas-processing facility in the Yamal Nenets region was hit by an explosion and fire last Friday. Rospan supplies LPG to Russian and international markets.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Enfin! A disc of yellow appeared in the sky above Paris. Simone Biles, the star gymnast of the Games and the opening performance, was awe-inspiring. After the rain, Olympic venues in the heart of Paris were illuminated and the French team's start at the Games continued. BANG!

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