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May 1, 2026
Venezuela's oil exports grew 14% in April to 1,23 million barrels per day, the highest level in over seven years. This was fueled by increased sales to India, Europe and the United States. Shipping data and documents provided by state-owned PDVSA were released on Friday.
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April 14, 2026
This week, oil and gas 'producer ENI?finished loading the first cargo of Venezuelan heavy?crude to reach Spain in nearly two years. Since Caracas and Washington agreed on a landmark supply deal in January, trading?houses such as Trafigura, Vitolā¦
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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?beganā¦
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February 27, 2026
Minister Luis Caputo, Argentine Economy, announced that three foreign companies had submitted bids 'for the contract' to dredge 'and operate' Argentina's Parana River. This is a vital waterway 'for 'the country's exports of agricultural products.
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February 24, 2026
Sources and data indicate that trading houses and buyers of Venezuelan oil chartered the very large crude carriers to export from the South American nation since the Caracas-Washington deal was signed. This is expected to increase shipments to India and speed up the process starting in March.
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February 14, 2026
Four sources told us that Venezuela's PDVSA, the state-owned oil company, has refused to sell to companies who do not have individual U.S. licences. This is limiting the exports of oil and stopping the country from draining its brimming tanks more quickly.
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February 2, 2026
Shipping data shows that Venezuelan oil exports jumped to a record?800,000. barrels per day in January under the control of the United States, from 498,000 barrels per days in December. This was after the capture by the U.S. of President Nicolas Maduroā¦
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October 23, 2025
European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. The trader estimates for the purchase of Wednesday evening ranged between 500,000 and 600,000 tonnes.
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July 1, 2024
According to shipping documents and data, Venezuelan oil exports in June were mostly flat at 760,000 barrels a day (bpd), as U.S. licences supported the half of shipments for destinations within Europe and the U.S. Washington decided in Aprilā¦
