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Shipping data: Three tankers divert from Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Marine Traffic's ship tracking data revealed on Monday that three empty oil and chemicals tankers had diverted from the Strait of Hormuz, and changed their course. This was amid increasing uncertainty about whether Iran would retaliate in the crucial waterway following U.S.

Italy has frozen Russian oligarchs assets worth more than $2.6 billion

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Data provided by Italian authorities shows that Italy has frozen Russian assets worth around 2.3 billion euro ($2.64 billion), with the latest seizures taking place at the beginning this month. Italy has seized bank accounts, yachts, luxury…

Egypt's wheat exports have dropped 30% since 2025

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

The Agriculture Ministry announced on Monday that Egypt imported 4.9 millions metric tons wheat, 4.2million tons corn, and 2.2million tons soybeans this year. Egypt imported 7.1 million tonnes of wheat last year, along with 4 million tons corn and 1.8 millions tons of soybeans, from January to June.

Press TV reports that Iran's top security organ will decide about the closure of Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 22, 2025

Iran's Supreme National Security Council will make the final decision about whether the Strait of Hormuz is closed following U.S. airstrikes, Press TV reported on Sunday. The move was reportedly supported by the Iranian parliament. Iran has used the threat to close the Strait of Hormuz…

Russia is ready to provide LNG to Mexico

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 21, 2025

The Russian Embassy in Mexico announced on Saturday that it was ready to share its energy technologies and supply Mexico with liquefied gas. "We already work with Mexico." "We have excellent LNG technology, and we're ready to share this technology and supply LNG too…

Thyssenkrupp CEO gets new 5-year contract

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Thyssenkrupp's CEO Miguel Lopez received a five-year extension, the German conglomerate announced on Friday. The company also set a date in the summer for an extraordinary general assembly to allow shareholders to approve the planned listing.

Luna Rossa welcomes America's Cup winner Burling after Team NZ split

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

The team announced that Peter Burling, a three-time America's Cup winner and helmsman of New Zealand's Luna Rossa, has left New Zealand to join the Italian team Luna Rossa ahead of the 2027 edition sailing's most prestigious event. The 38th America's Cup will be held in Naples, Italy.

Maersk shipping company temporarily suspends Haifa port visits

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Maersk, a container shipping company, announced on Friday that it temporarily suspended vessel calls to Israel's Haifa Port due to regional tensions. The Danish company stated that it had not experienced any other disruptions in its planned operations in the area.

Data shows that Russia increased its seaborne fuel oil sales to India and Turkey between May and June.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Trade and shipping data revealed that Russia increased its seaborne fuel oil exports and vacuum gasoil to India and Turkey during May, as the falling oil prices attracted buyers and the hot summer season demanded more fuel. The oil price fell…

China criticizes British warships' 'troublemaking" Taiwan Strait Transit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

China's military condemned on Friday the sailing of a British ship through the Taiwan Strait, saying that it was a deliberate effort to "cause troubles", and undermined the peace and stability in this region. The Royal Navy of Britain said that…

Oil trader 2Rivers (formerly Coral Energy) stops trading

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

The company announced on Thursday that the Dubai-based oil trading firm 2Rivers (formerly Coral Energy) has stopped its trading activities due to UK sanctions. Western powers have imposed sanction on Russia's traders and fleet, accusing them…

Canada - June 19

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

These are the most important stories that appeared in a Canadian newspaper. These stories have not been verified and we cannot guarantee their accuracy. The Liberal government of Canada pushed through on Thursday a bill that allows the cabinet…

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers is Friday, June 25. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Shell CEO: Shell is'very cautious' about shipping in the Middle East

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Shell CEO Wael Sawan stated on Thursday that the oil and natural gas giant was "very cautious" about its shipping through Middle East due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. Thursday, the Iran-Israel air conflict entered its seventh day.

Air India chairman says that the flight that crashed had a clean engine history

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran stated on Wednesday that the Boeing Dreamliner that crashed last week with 242 passengers on board had a clean history of engines. Chandrasekaran told Indian broadcaster Times Now that Air India Flight 171's left engine had last been serviced in 2023…

The Serie A chief has blamed illegal streaming for Italy’s decline

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo cited illegal streaming and the lack of TV revenues as a reason for Italy's struggle to develop homegrown talent, as the Azzurri try to return to World Cup after 2014. Italy, once a regular fixture at the World Cup and four-times champions…

Ares and Mbappe, Madrid rivals, join forces in SailGP to ride the same wave

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Ares Management, the Wall Street investment giant, has entered into a partnership with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe. The two have acquired a minor stake in France SailGP Team - where old rivals find themselves suddenly in the same boat. The $546 billion asset management company…

Jordan Issues a tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Metric Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is 24 June. The traders had anticipated an announcement following Jordan's purchase of 60…

China and Central Asian countries agree on better connectivity by land and flights

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

China and Central Asian nations are willing to improve road, rail, and air connectivity. They will also look to increase direct flights from and to China, as they agree to enhance their exchanges. China said it would simplify visa procedures for the five Central Asian nations…

Taiwan completes the first sea trials for a domestically-made submarine in defense milestone

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Taiwan has completed its maiden sea test for its first submarine developed domestically on Tuesday. This is a major milestone in a project that aims to strengthen deterrence and protect vital sea routes in case of war. Taiwan, which China claims…

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