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As ships reroute to the Cape, African bunkering hubs benefit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 23, 2026

The number of ships diverting around the Cape of Good Hope is increasing, as the Middle East war has reshaped global shipping routes. This boosts the role of Africa as a hub for bunkering. Since late 2023 when Houthi attacks against Red?Sea?shipping?began…

Trucks form 28-km line to deliver soybeans to Brazil's Miritituba river terminals

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 20, 2026

According to data provided by the oilseed lobby Abiove, trucks loaded with soybeans had to wait in a 28-kilometer-long line to deliver their product to terminals at Miritituba port on the Amazonian coast of Para state. Terminals are operated by Cargill…

Primorsk's diesel exports may drop by 17% this February.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2026

Data from traders, LSEG, and calculations on Wednesday showed that ultra-low-sulphur fuel loadings at the 'Russian port Primorsk' may fall by 17% in February compared to last month, due to a 'lower fuel production and harsh Baltic weather, which disrupts supplies.

Stonepeak and CMA CGM form joint port venture

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 29, 2026

The French shipping company CMA CGM has partnered with U.S. investment group Stonepeak to form a joint-venture valued at almost $10 billion. This venture will 'operate and develop port terminals in the United States, among others,' the companies announced on Wednesday.

In January, diesel exports to Russia from Primorsk could reach a record high.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2026

Data from traders LSEG, and calculations revealed a Tuesday that ultra-low-sulphur-diesel loadings in the Russian 'port of Primorsk could rise by 'about one-third - from December to January and may exceed 2.2 million metric tonnes, due to higher fuel production and a seasonally -weaker demand.

Brazil sets the starting bid at $93 Million for Santos Port Terminal Auction

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 12, 2026

The 'Ports and Airports Ministry' announced on Monday that Brazil has set a'minimum concession fee' of '500 million reais (92.96 million dollars) for the massive Tecon 10-container terminal auction at the port of 'Santos', which is expected to happen in the second half of March.

Two dead after Peru Navy vessel strikes Perenco oil platforms in Amazon

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 2, 2025

The Peruvian Defense Ministry announced on Friday that two people were killed and another was missing after a Peruvian Navy vessel collided on the Amazon River with a Perenco oil platform. The B.A.P. was navigating the area during a transit operation.

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