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US container imports fall in September as Trump tariffs disrupt international trade

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

Data released on Thursday revealed that U.S. containerized imports in September were down 8.4% compared to the same period last year, with a drop of 22.9% in goods imported from China. This was due to ongoing trade tensions caused by President Donald Trump's policies. U.S.

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 60,000 tonnes of soymeal from traders.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2025

Nonghyup Feed Inc., a leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer (NOFI), purchased around 60,000 tons of soymeal on Wednesday in a private transaction without launching an international tender. The estimated price was $338.50 per ton with cost and freight included.

Sources say that Japan's JERA is in advanced discussions to purchase US shale assets worth $1.7 billion.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 16, 2025

People familiar with the matter say that Japan's largest power generator JERA has advanced discussions to purchase natural gas production assets located in the U.S., for approximately $1.7 billion. This is the latest example of an Asian nation investing into the American energy sector.

The third cargo of Arctic LNG 2 from Russia is discharged and leaves China

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

LSEG's and Kpler’s ship tracking data revealed that a third tanker, from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 facility, which is subject to Western sanctions, discharged and left a terminal in China Wednesday. The U.S. sanctioned LNG tanker Zarya has unloaded over 160…

Manager citing data: Arctic LNG 2 has delivered its first cargo

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 4, 2025

A senior manager from the majority shareholder said on Thursday that Russia's Arctic LNG 2 has delivered its first LNG shipment, citing data from ship tracking. As you can see, the first vessel entered China according to data. Data from Kpler showed that China had received its first LNG cargo…

EU adopts four new sets of sanctions against Russia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 20, 2025

The European Commission announced on Tuesday that the EU had adopted four sets sanctions against Russia for the war in Ukraine, including a 17th set of measures targeting Moscow's Shadow Fleet, as well as measures relating to chemical weapons and human rights, and hybrid threats.

Key Takeaways From Trump-Putin Talks: Ukraine, Energy, NATO, Sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 20, 2025

The first meeting between Russia and the United States since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict was held to restore relations and prepare the ground for a peaceful resolution. What has been discussed so far? UKRAINE WAR Donald Trump, the U.S. president, says that he wants a quick end to the war.

British Airways will stop flights to Beijing on October 26

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 8, 2024

British Airways announced on Thursday that it would stop flights from October 26 to November 2025. It did not elaborate on why. IAG-owned carrier will continue to fly daily between Shanghai and Hong Kong. The Russian airspace is now off limits to European and British airlines…
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