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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…
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April 20, 2026
India and South Korea announced on Monday they will expand their economic ties through a?expansion of cooperation in energy and critical minerals as well as shipbuilding, semiconductors and steel. They aim to double their trade by 2030. New…
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April 20, 2026
Taiwan's defence ministry reported that the Chinese aircraft carrier,?the Liaoning, sailed Monday through the Taiwan Strait, marking a?first transit of this sensitive -waterway since late last year. Taiwan, which Beijing considers its territory…
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April 20, 2026
A Chinese spokesperson stated on Monday that China was concerned about the "forced interception" by the U.S. of a cargo ship flying the Iranian flag. He urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement responsibly. Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for the Chinese government…
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April 20, 2026
China expressed concern about the "forced interception" of an Iranian cargo ship by the U.S., said a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry on Monday. He urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement responsibly. Guo Jiakun,…
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April 20, 2026
Shipping data revealed that an oil tanker was heading to South Korea's HD Hyundai Oilbank, after passing the Strait of Hormuz. Kpler data showed that the Malta-flagged Odessa sailed through the strait in April 2013, but it did not specify where the tanker loaded its oil.
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April 20, 2026
Shipping data revealed that an oil 'tanker' is headed to South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank in order to discharge its cargo after passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Malta flagged Odessa passed the strait in April 13 Kpler data showed, but did no indicate where the tanker loaded the oil.
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April 19, 2026
On Monday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi, to discuss a boost in economic co-operation, especially in shipbuilding. This is the first visit of a South Korean president to India in 8 years.
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April 18, 2026
Japan and Australia signed contracts Saturday, launching a landmark A$10 Billion ($7 Billion) -deal to supply Australia warships. This is Tokyo's most consequential military sale since ending the?military trade ban in 2014. Marles stated that the Defence Ministers Richard Marles…
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April 17, 2026
A senior Iranian official said on Friday that there are still significant differences between Iran and the United States in order to reach an agreement to end the 'war.' He added that the U.S. must adhere to the ceasefire terms if it wants to keep the Strait of Hormuz opened.
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April 17, 2026
Russian metals manufacturer Nornickel said the Iran war had extended delivery times by three weeks for its base metals exports and increased freight costs, but that higher metal prices offset the additional expenses. U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have paralyzed shipments through Strait of Hormuz…
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April 16, 2026
European traders reported on Thursday that the Taiwan Flour 'Millers Association' has issued a?international?tender for an estimated 105,950 metric tons of grade one milling wheat from the United States. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is April 23.
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April 15, 2026
Two company sources said that Indian Potash 'Ltd. received offers to supply 5.6 million metric -tons of urea in its latest tender, at prices significantly higher than the previous one. This is after supplies had been disrupted due to 'the U.S. - Israeli war against Iran.
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April 15, 2026
Satellite imagery obtained by "shows" that China has deployed ships and a barricade to tighten the control at the entrance of the Scarborough Shoal, a disputed feature in the South China Sea. This is despite the rising tensions with the Philippines.
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April 15, 2026
On 'Wednesday, the United States announced that its military had stopped all trade in and out Iran by sea. President Donald Trump also said that talks with Tehran to end the war could resume this week. This sent oil prices lower for a second day. Trump said that negotiations between U.S.
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April 14, 2026
European traders reported on Tuesday that South Korea's Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corp., a state-backed corporation, had issued an international tender to?purchase 20,000 metric tonnes of rice from the United States or Vietnam. The deadline to submit price offers in the tender is 28 April.
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April 14, 2026
China's foreign ministry warned on Tuesday that the U.S. blockade against?Iranian ports?is 'dangerous and reckless,' adding that it will only escalate tensions. Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said that the United States, despite a temporary truce agreed upon by the parties…
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April 14, 2026
Shipping data revealed that a Chinese 'tanker' sanctioned by the United States sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on a Tuesday despite the U.S. blocking the choke point. Data from LSEG MarineTraffic, Kpler and?MarineTraffic showed that the…
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April 13, 2026
KCNA, the state-run media outlet, reported on Tuesday that North Korea had conducted a second test of'strategic cruise-missiles and antiwarship missiles' on 'Sunday. This was part of a slew of operational efficiencies tests of its destroyer Choe Hyon.
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April 13, 2026
The dollar strengthened on Monday as peace talks between the U.S.A. and Iran collapsed and the U.S. Navy prepared to blockade Iranian ports. Meanwhile, the Hungarian forint rose after the centre-right Tisza Party defeated?Viktor Orban by a large margin in an election victory.
