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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…

Hapag-Lloyd claims it can deal with U.S. - China tariffs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 5, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd, a container shipping liner, will be able cope with U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Products. This was the chief executive's message to reporters on Tuesday. Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Rolf Habben Jansen, said that it was too early to panic…

Oman and Australia LNG vessels move west, including one via the Red Sea as Europe increases LNG supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 10, 2025

Shiptracking data revealed on Monday that at least three LNG vessels from Oman and Australia were heading west to deliver the gas, one of which was sailing through the Red Sea. This is because higher prices in Europe are continuing to attract more supplies.

Oman and Australia LNG vessels move west, including one via the Red Sea as Europe increases LNG supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 10, 2025

Shiptracking data revealed on Monday that at least three LNG vessels from Oman and Australia were heading west to deliver the gas, one of which was sailing through the Red Sea. This is because higher prices in Europe are continuing to attract more supplies.

Sources say that the daily Tengiz oil production in Kazakhstan reached a record high at the end of January.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 3, 2025

Two industry sources who are familiar with the calculations and data say that the daily output of Kazakhstan's biggest field, Tengiz has reached a new record high in late January. This is a 45% increase from the average for 2024. The Kazakh…

Morocco bans German feed grain imports due to foot-and-mouth Disease

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 30, 2025

The head of Morocco’s grain trade federation, FNCL, announced on Thursday that the country has halted its imports of feed from Germany due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Omar Yacoubi said that the import ban was imposed on "all non…

Sources say that traders offer Russian oil for March delivery to India at a lower discount.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 31, 2025

After a temporary delay caused by the recent U.S. trade sanctions, which have increased trading costs, Indian sources in the refining industry said that traders have now resumed their offers to Indian refiners of Russian crude cargoes. Washington…

Wall Street Journal, Jan 28,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 28, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. The cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has pleaded guilty to allegations that it was operating as a money-transmitting company without a license in the U.S.

Moldovan PM: EU has provided 30 million Euros for Transdniestria gas supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2025

Moldovan Prime Minster Dorin Recean announced on Monday that the European Union would provide 30 million euro ($31.5million) for the purchase and transportation of natural gas into Transdniestria - the region which has broken away from Moldova.

Russia's Ryzan oil refinery stops operations after drone strikes, sources state

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2025

late last week, two market sources informed Reuters on Monday. They said oil storage at the refinery had actually been set ablaze. Among damaged equipment were a railway loading rack and a. hydrotreater unit utilized to get rid of impurities from improved. products.

Rio Tinto flags Q1 shipments struck after cyclone-induced rail interruptions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2025

cyclone Sean. of the steel-making commodity said. for three to 4 weeks for repair work, Rio said. maintaining its general shipment forecast for 2025. especially in the rain-stricken Pilbara region. from the Pilbara Ports Authority.

Tanger Med port in Morocco will handle 10.24 million containers by 2024

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

Tanger Med Port in Morocco said Wednesday that it retained its position as the Mediterranean’s leading port, handling 10,24 million containers. This is an increase of 18.8% compared to a year ago. In June, the port reported that it expected…

Yemen's Houthis complimentary team of Galaxy Leader after over a year, Al Masirah television reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

Sea coast, Houthiowned Al Masirah TV reported on Wednesday. Palestinian militant group Hamas. Council as saying. car provider's owner Galaxy Maritime. Houthi forces at sea on Nov. of war in Gaza. agreement. criminal activities and siege of the Gaza Strip, he said.

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,.

Sanctions against Russia include oil tankers that are still being built.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 17, 2025

The U.S. imposed sanctions on six Russian oil tankers that are still being built by the Zvezda shipyard in Russia. This is the first time Washington has banned tankers even before they have set sail or carried sanctioned goods. The sanctions…

Bretana crude, a niche oil from Peru, is gaining popularity in the US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 14, 2025

Bretana crude, a niche oil from Peru, is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. The first cargo was discharged in the U.S. Gulf Coast last month. U.S. refiners are looking for alternatives to Mexican heavy crude. Bretana is a heavy…

Germany secures oil-tanker that was adrift in the Baltic Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 10, 2025

Emergency services reported on Friday that a tugboat had stopped a Panama flagged tanker, carrying 99,000 metric tonnes of oil, from drifting uncontrollably off the coast of Germany's Baltic Sea near Ruegen. It said that the 274-metre tanker…

Importers: German coal plants essential for electricity supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 9, 2025

In a statement released on Thursday by the coal importers' lobby VDKi, they said that Germany's hard coal-powered power plants remain an important backup to ensure supply in times of low wind and solar energy. They also called for better compensation.

United States Gulf Coast fuel oil imports struck record low as Latam shipments sluggish

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 6, 2025

America's biggest refining hub on the U.S. Gulf Coast was up to a. record low in December, according to information from ship tracker. Kpler, as Latin American materials dried up. The drop in fuel oil imports comes as residual fuel oil. stocks on the U.S.

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…

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