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April 11, 2026
Three supertankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz Saturday, according to shipping data. These vessels were 'apparently' the?first vessels?to leave the Gulf after the U.S. Iran ceasefire agreement and just as the peace talks in Pakistan began.
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April 11, 2026
The National Crime Agency of Britain announced a charge against a Sudanese 27-year old man for endangering life after four migrants died this week while trying to cross the Channel on a small vessel from France to Britain. The NCA which investigates…
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April 10, 2026
Donald Trump, the president of the United States, told reporters that he expected a 'fairly soon' opening of?the Strait Of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz will be "opened 'fairly soon'" but did not elaborate. He also acknowledged that this will not an easy task.
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April 10, 2026
A British official who was aware of the discussions said that Britain would convene the latest round of talks next week with its allies to discuss a way to open up the Strait of Hormuz for shipping without paying tolls to Iran. The official…
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April 10, 2026
Authorities said that British police arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants drowned while trying to 'cross the Channel from France...to....Britain in a small boat. Britain's National Crime Agency, which investigates organised crime…
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April 10, 2026
Three industry sources confirmed that India's Shipping Ministry has given special permission to four vessels transporting Iranian oil to berth in the western port of Sikka. Emails seeking comment from the Indian oil ministry, shipping minister and Reliance were not answered.
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April 10, 2026
A NATO commander warned that Estonia would not detain Russian "shadow fleet" ships in the Baltic Sea. He was concerned that if they did, Moscow might defend these vessels militarily. Britain, along with other European nations such as France…
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April 10, 2026
The U.S., Iran, and Pakistan are scheduled to meet for peace talks, with Pakistan mediating. However, the two sides remain deeply divided over key issues despite President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran's proposals were "a basis" for negotiations.
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April 10, 2026
Three industry sources confirmed that the Indian shipping ministry had 'granted special permission' to four vessels carrying Iranian oil, as requested by Reliance Industries, to berth in the western Indian port of?Sikka. Emails seeking comment from the Indian oil ministry…
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April 10, 2026
According to ship tracking data, the majority of ships that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz?in?the?past?day were connected to Iran. Other vessels are putting off making voyages despite a?two week ceasefire reached this week by?Tehran? and Washington?, data and shipping sources say.
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April 10, 2026
The shipping traffic around Belgium's Port of Antwerp was?partially stopped?because of a leaking oil spill that spread from a dock into the Scheldt river. Antwerp's?harbour handles between 60 and?80 vessels daily. Port spokesperson could not say immediately how long traffic would be halted…
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April 10, 2026
Xi Jinping, the president of China, told the leader of the 'island,' that China would "absolutely" not tolerate independence for Taiwan. Taiwan is the 'chief offender in undermining the peace in the strait. Cheng Li-wun is the chairwoman of Taiwan’s largest opposition party Kuomintang…
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April 10, 2026
Three sources familiar with the situation said that producers in the Middle East had asked Asian refiners to "submit crude loading programmes" for April and may in preparation for a possible resumption of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.
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April 9, 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with the?U.S. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, spoke with?Keir Starmer on Thursday about?the necessity of a plan that would restore shipping through Strait of Hormuz as quickly as possible. Downing Street announced a ceasefire with Iran.
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April 9, 2026
Although President Donald Trump said that the proposals from Tehran would be a basis for negotiations, they remain deeply divided over key issues. Both sides are sticking to their competing demands to end the war. The fate of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz…
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April 9, 2026
Quantum Pacific has acquired Spain's Los Gallos sailing team, led by Olympic champions Diego Botin & Florian Trittel. This was announced on Thursday. SailGP did not reveal?financial information?of this deal. The sailing league stated that it…
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April 9, 2026
Rasmus Errboe, the CEO of the 'Danish offshore wind developer, 'Orsted, said on Thursday the Middle East energy crisis accelerates Europe’s push towards energy independence, which strengthens the case for offshore wind development. Errboe said…
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April 9, 2026
European traders reported on Thursday that South Korean flour mills purchased an estimated 90,000.?metric tons?of milling wheat?to be sourced from the United States in a?international?tender held on Wednesday. The purchase was higher than the earlier estimate of 50,000 tonnes.
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April 9, 2026
Cargill Agri Purina, a South Korean company, purchased 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in an international tender that sought up to 140,000 metric tons on Thursday. The estimated cost and freight was $272.72 per ton, plus $1.50 for each additional port unloading.
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April 9, 2026
Descartes Systems Group, a provider of supply -chain technology, said Thursday that U.S. container import volumes dropped 1.1% from the previous year in 'March. Last month, U.S. ports handled 2,353,611 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), which is the standard measure of container volume.
