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Data shows that despite the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a US-sanctioned Chinese oil tanker passed through it.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Ship tracking data shows that India has received its first Iranian oil shipment in seven years.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 13, 2026

LSEG's ship tracking data shows that two very?large crude carrier ships loaded with iranian oil arrived in Indian ports. Local refiners are using a temporary waiver granted last month by the United States to resume purchasing from Tehran for first time in 7 years.

Document shows that India's HPCL has issued a rare tender to HPCL for a tanker to load Russian LNG.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 13, 2026

A tender document obtained by showed that India's state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corp had?issued an unusual tender to find a liquefied petroleum gas tanker capable of 'immediately loading propane and butane' from Russia's Ust-Luga Port. Document…

APK-Inform reduces Ukraine grain harvest forecast for 2026

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 13, 2026

Ukrainian 'APK-Inform' agriculture consultancy announced a?revision down of Ukraine’s 58.2 metric ton?grain harvest forecast for 2026. This is compared to the previous outlook 58.6 metric ton?and to 61.1 million tones harvested in 2025. The…

As US-Iran negotiations begin, tankers leave the Gulf via Strait of Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Official: UK will convene further talks on Strait of Hormuz Strait next week

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Sources say that India allows Reliance to dock Iranian oil tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Sources say that India allows Reliance to dock Iranian oil tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Middle East oil producers prepare to resume oil exports via Hormuz. Sources say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Tracking data shows that two more Indian flagged LPG ships have left the Gulf.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 6, 2026

According to data from LSEG and Kpler, two more Indian flagged liquefied 'petroleum gas' tankers have left the Gulf with fuel for a South -Asian nation. The data revealed that a third vessel, Jag Vikram is still west of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.

Document shows that Iraq asks oil customers to send loading plans for their tanks after the Hormuz exemption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 5, 2026

A 'document' reviewed by? showed that Iraqi state oil -marketer SOMO had asked customers to submit their crude oil lifting schedules in a matter of 24 hours. SOMO couldn't be reached outside office hours for a comment. The OPEC member will be…

Kenyan tea exports affected by Iran conflict, as stocks accumulate

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 1, 2026

The disruption of shipping routes due to the Iran War has caused a halt to tea exports and farmers' incomes. George Omuga said that since March 1, losses have been accumulating at a rate of $8 million per a week. Omuga said that the conflict in the Middle East had a negative effect on this auction.

Data shows two LPG tankers bound for India crossing Strait of Hormuz and out of Gulf

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 28, 2026

According to LSEG 'and Kpler' ship tracking data, two liquefied petrol gas?tankers BW Elm & BW Tyr are currently crossing the Strait of Hormuz on their way to India. Iran announced this week that non-hostile vessels could transit the waterway if coordinated with?Iranian officials.

Asda in Britain is hit by fuel shortages due to the Iran war.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 27, 2026

Asda's boss said that the U.S. and Israeli 'war on Iran' has caused a spike in demand for fuel, resulting in temporary?shortages? at some of their forecourts. Fears of higher prices and supply disruptions from the conflict are driving motorists to fill up more often.

Algerian traders report that the country has bought 690,000 tonnes of milling wheat through a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought around 690,000.00 metric tons milling wheat in an international tender that closed on Thursday, European traders reported. They said that the cost of a metric tonne, including freight and cost (c&f), was around $272.

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

European traders claim that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought?milling Wheat in an international bid which closed on Thursday. They said that initial purchases were reported at around $272 per metric ton, including cost and freight. Initial…

Barclays expects a 13-14 million barrel per day oil supply to be lost due to the prolonged disruption of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

Barclays stated on Thursday that the closure of the Strait o f 'Hormuz could lead to an estimated 13-14 million barrels of oil per day. They also noted that the disruption was massive, but the duration of it was uncertain. The bank believes…

US increases fuel exports to Cuban private sector

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 25, 2026

According to documents and data on shipping, U.S. suppliers shipped approximately 30,000 barrels of fuel this year to Cuba's private industry. This suggests a Trump administration plan to give the private sector a boost over state-run enterprises is in full swing.

State media: Iran's military spokesperson claims that the US is negotiating only with itself

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 25, 2026

According to state media, an 'Iranian' military spokesman stated that the United States was negotiating with itself on a Wednesday, just a day after Donald Trump, U.S. president, said Tehran wanted to reach a deal in order to end the conflict in 'the Middle East.

FT reports that Iran has said 'non hostile' ships are allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 24, 2026

The Financial Times reported that Iran had told member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that "non-hostile" vessels could transit the Strait of Hormuz as long as they coordinated with Iranian authorities. The U.S. and Israeli…

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