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Freeport LNG resumes exports in Texas as gas processing ramps-up

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Freeport LNG, the second-largest liquefied gas exporter in the United States, has resumed shipments following a shutdown of operations due to Hurricane Beryl. The processing is on track to reach half its capacity by Monday, according preliminary LSEG figures.

Lukoil increases its July loading plan by 140,000 t of oil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Market sources reported that Lukoil - Russia's largest oil company - has increased its crude oil loading for July by about 140,000 tons after Ukraine stopped oil transit from Europe via the Druzhba pipe. Lukoil will load the Suzemax ship Arus at Novorossiisk, Russia, on July 23-24.

Freeport LNG resumes exports in Texas as gas processing ramps-up

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

According to preliminary LSEG information, the U.S.’s second largest liquefied gas exporter, Freeport LNG, has resumed shipments following a shutdown of operations in advance of Hurricane Beryl. The processing is on track to reach half its capacity by Monday.

Ukraine grain exports through Romania's Constanta Port drop by 43.5% in the first half

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The port authority reported that Ukraine's grain exported through the Romanian Black Sea Port of Constanta in the first six months fell by 43.5% compared to the same period last year to 4,24 million metric tonnes, because Kyiv was able to rely solely on its ports this year.

Israeli Defence Minister: Yemeni strike is a message

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

On Saturday, Defence Minister Yoav Galant stated that Israel had struck the Houthis after they injured an Israeli. Gallant stated in a press release that "the fire currently burning in Hodeidah is visible across the Middle East, and its significance…

Spain seizes cargo ship after fuel spill in Ceuta

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Spain's Merchant Fleet reported on Monday that Spanish authorities had detained a German cargo ship after it caused a spill while refuelling near the Spanish enclave Ceuta. It added that the owner of the Tony Stark-flagged ship, which is registered in Antigua & Barbuda…

Oil tankers caught fire after collision near Singapore; crews rescued

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Authorities and a tanker operator reported that two large oil tanks caught fire after colliding on Friday near Singapore, which is the world's largest refuelling station. Two crew members were airlifted from the scene to the hospital, while others were rescued using life rafts.

Vast Infrastructure and Vibra Energia Sign 20-year Deal for Liquids Terminal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Victor Bomfim, the chief executive officer of Vast Infraestrutura (a terminal operator), announced on Thursday that Vibra Energia had signed a deal for a 20-year terminal to be built at Porto do Acu in Rio de Janeiro. Vibra Energia will use…

After being stopped by the coast guard, a fire-hit tanker enters Malaysia's terminal area

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Shipping data from LSEG & Kpler revealed that a tanker involved in a collision last week near Singapore entered the Bertam floating oil storage terminal area on Monday morning, after being intercepted on Sunday by local authorities. On Friday…

Malaysia Coast Guard locates oil tanker involved with collision off Singapore

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Malaysia's Coast Guard said Sunday that it had intercepted and located a large tanker involved in an exploding collision with another vessel just two days earlier off Singapore. The Coast Guard said that on Saturday, the tanker Ceres I flying…

Singapore's maritime biofuels centre has completed its final marine decarbonisation trial

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation in Singapore (GCMD) announced this week that it had completed the final trials of biofuels for ships, with German container company Hapag-Lloyd as well as energy giant BP. The GCMD started an 18…

Malaysia Coast Guard says that the tanker involved in an explosion has left the site

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Malaysia's Coast Guard said on Saturday one of two large oil tanks involved in an accident that resulted in fires on both vessels had left the scene of the accident. It was also believed that the tracking system of that tanker had been turned off.

Freeport LNG's slow restart after Beryl has created a Texas tanker bottleneck.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Shipping data released on Thursday shows that the number of LNG tankers awaiting loading at Freeport LNG, Texas, has increased since last week when the U.S.'s second largest LNG exporter halted its processing in anticipation of Hurricane Beryl. Beryl hit Texas on July 8, near Matagorda.

Freeport LNG's slow restart after Beryl has created a Texas tanker bottleneck.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Shipping data released on Thursday shows that the number of LNG tankers waiting at Freeport LNG, Texas, has increased since last week when the U.S.'s second largest LNG exporter halted its processing in preparation for Hurricane Beryl. Beryl hit Texas on July 8, near Matagorda.

Russian Urals crude price holds firm in Indian ports: traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Traders said that the price of Russian Urals crude is stable in Indian ports. The market's attention has shifted to cargoes due to load next month, amid an anticipated limited lifting plan for Russia’s western ports. In Indian ports, urals oil…

S.African Transnet receives $1 billion loan from the African Development Bank

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Transnet, a troubled South African logistics company, has been approved for a $1 billion loan by the African Development Bank. The bank and Transnet announced this on Thursday. Transnet, the state-owned company in South Africa, has struggled…

JSW Infrastructure India reports a Q1 loss due to higher expenses

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

JSW Infrastructure, India's largest private port operator by cargo handled, announced a drop of nearly 9% in its first-quarter profits on Thursday. This was due to higher expenses. The company's net profit for the quarter ended 30 June fell…

Suez Canal revenues drop as some shippers avoid the Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The Suez Canal’s annual revenue fell by almost a quarter during its most recent financial year, as some shippers chose alternative routes in order to avoid being attacked by Houthis who are aligned with Iran in the Red Sea. Osama Rahbie, head…

Delivering companies respond to Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 22, 2024

European ports. Below are actions taken by some shipping business (in. The French shipping group has suspended most Red Sea trips. but is still sending out some cargoes on a case by case basis when. French navy escorts are possible, Chairman and CEO Rodolphe. Saade said on Feb. 29.

Hurricane Beryl will limit shipping at the Port of Brownsville

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2024

Port of Brownsville along the U.S./Mexico border announced on Wednesday it would restrict ship traffic because of hurricane Beryl's gale-force winds. Beryl is a Category 4-hurricane heading towards the Gulf. Michael Davis, the Harbor Master of Port Brownsville…

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