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Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 28, 2026

The United Arab Emirates decision to leave OPEC is likely to have a dramatic impact on the producer group, which has been around for 65 years. It will also open the door to a price war when Gulf producers rush to regain their market share after the Iran conflict ends.

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 28, 2026

United Arab Emirates' decision not to join OPEC will drastically reduce the producer group's 65-year influence on the oil market. This could lead to a price war once Gulf producers rush to regain their market share after the Iran War is over.

Giles Scott, a Briton, is a key player in the America's Cup.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 28, 2026

Giles Scott, a British sailing expert, was named the new sailing director of American Racing Challenger Team USA on Tuesday. The team is ramping up its preparations for next year's America's Cup, which will be held in Italy. Scott, who has won two Olympic golds in the Finn class…

The Italian parliament supports the donation of an aircraft carrier to Indonesia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 28, 2026

The Italian parliament voted on Tuesday to support a government proposal to donate an old?aircraft-carrier to Indonesia. This would strengthen relations with an ally and avoid the cost of dismantling an outdated asset. Garibaldi, a 54 million euro (63 million dollar) vessel…

Paris wheat prices fall on stronger Euro, Saudi tender disappointed

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 27, 2026

The price of European wheat futures fell in Paris on Monday, as a strong euro weighed down on exports. Traders also expected that a large Saudi Arabian purchase of wheat would be sourced from the region around the Black Sea. Fresh signs that…

Data shows that shipping traffic through Hormuz is still low, despite the absence of any US-Iran agreement.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 27, 2026

Shipping data revealed a lull in activity over the last few days. However, the talks between Iran and the United States are still stalled. According to data from Kpler, and a separate satellite analysis by 'data analytics specialists SynMax'…

Security groups claim that suspected pirates are steering cargo vessels towards Somalia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 27, 2026

British maritime security groups Vanguard & Ambrey reported that suspected 'pirates' boarded an unregistered general cargo ship flying the St. Kitts and Nevis flag off Somalia and were guiding it towards the Somali coast. Between 2008 and 2018…

Bangladesh's ambitious wind energy plans are slow to progress

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

South Asia relies on imported energy for 95% of their needs. The price increases following the Middle East war have been devastating. Wind and solar energy, which are renewable, can help break this dependency. Solar power is the largest renewable energy source in Bangladesh…

After waiver, a foreign-flagged oil tanker transports US crude from Texas to Pennsylvania

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

A tanker with a foreign flag delivered crude oil from Texas to an American refinery. A?temporary waiver granted by President Donald Trump on Thursday allowed a refinery to operate?on Friday?in order to combat price hikes and supply disruptions caused by the Iran War.

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

In the past decade, we have seen a rapid series of energy crises around the world, fueled by extreme weather, military conflict and supply chain snarls. The highly interconnected oil and natural gas markets are fragmenting and the transition to a low-carbon economy is accelerating.

Executives say that Asian shipowners will cross the Hormuz first before Western companies.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2026

Shipping executives at the FT 'Commodities - Global Summit on Wednesday said that Asian ship owners - who have a greater risk tolerance - may soon begin sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.

CMB.Tech, a shipper of ammonia-powered ships, expects to receive them by mid-2026

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2026

Alexander Saverys, the CEO of Belgian shipowner CMB.Tech, said that 11 vessels powered by ammonia will be delivered between this summer and March next year, as part of their decarbonisation plans. Saverys, a reporter at the Singapore Maritime Week Conference…

US judge blocks Trump administration's actions that stymie wind and solar projects

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 21, 2026

A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from enforcing policies that, according to wind and solar energy industry groups, have stymied new energy generation. Denise Casper, the chief U.S. District Judge in Boston…

Ferretti shareholders submit rival board slates in advance of the May 14 showdown

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 20, 2026

The two largest shareholders of Ferretti filed rival slates of candidates for the renewal of the Italian Yacht Maker's Board on Monday, setting up a fight at the annual meeting of the company on May 14. Czech investor KKCG Maritime has submitted…

New York Times Business News - April 20, 2019

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 20, 2026

These are the top business stories from the New York Times. These?stories have not been?verified' and?the?New York Times cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. After two months of war, sales in the Persian Gulf countries have plummeted. Chris Wright, U.S.

Iraq resumes oil exports to the south after a month-long stop due to disruptions in Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 17, 2026

Four energy sources reported that 'Iraq resumed its southern oil exports Friday, after a halt of more than a month caused by disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker has begun to load crude. Iraqi ports & energy sources…

EU wheat drops on Hormuz, opening up hopes

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 17, 2026

Euronext Wheat fell on Friday as oil prices tumbled and Iran's announcement of a reopening of Strait of Hormuz raised expectations of an end to the Iran War. The strength of the euro against the dollar, which reached a new two-month high, has also impacted Euronext…

Starmer: Over a dozen nations offer to take part in the Hormuz Mission

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 17, 2026

Several dozen countries have said they are willing to 'join an international mission for the protection of?shipping along the Strait of Hormuz if conditions allow,' said Britain, at a time when Donald Trump, U.S. president, said he didn’t need any allies’ help.

Merz pledges German contribution to Hormuz mission, says US input 'desirable'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 17, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated 'on Friday' that his country was "prepared" to contribute a mission that would ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Merz, along with his counterparts in France, Britain, and Italy…

When the conflict ends, countries will discuss the mission of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 16, 2026

France and Britain are hosting a meeting of 40 countries on Friday. The purpose is to signal the United States that some of its closest allies will be'ready' to play a part in restoring the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, once the conditions permit. Since the beginning of U.S.

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