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Traders say Turkey has received offers for the 255,000 tons of barley tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2026

Initial 'assessments' by traders indicated that the lowest price offered in the first round - for the tender to import 255,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley from Turkey - was $266.20 per ton c&f. The traders said that no purchase had yet…

Interfax reports that oil production at the giant Tengiz Field in Kazakhstan has gradually increased after an outage.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 18, 2026

The Tengizchevroil group, which operates the giant Tengiz oil field, reported to Interfax on Tuesday that the oil?production is gradually increasing after a'suspension' in January. Tengiz - which accounts for 40% of Kazakhstan's total oil production…

Source: India seizes 3 Iranian-linked US sanctioned tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 16, 2026

Sources confirmed that India had seized three U.S. sanctioned 'oil tankers' linked to Iran this month, and increased surveillance in its maritime zone in order to stop illicit trade. This confirms a post made by Indian authorities on X earlier in February, which was deleted.

India steps up surveillance after seizing Iranian-linked US sanctioned tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 16, 2026

India has taken three U.S. sanctioned tanker ships linked to Iran this month, and increased surveillance in its maritime zone to stop illicit trade. A source with first-hand knowledge of the issue said that on Monday. The source said that India…

One dead, six injured in Russian air strike on port in Odesa region of Ukraine, deputy PM states

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 14, 2026

Oleksiy Kulba, Ukraine's deputy prime minister, said that a 'Russian drone' attack had killed one person and injured six others at a port in the Odesa region of Ukraine on the Black Sea. Kuleba stated that the infrastructure of a business was?damaged.

CK Hutchison threatens legal action if Maersk acquires Panama's Balboa and Cristobal terminals

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2026

Hong ?Kong's CK Hutchison said on Thursday it has ?notified Panama of an investment-protection treaty dispute after A.P. Moller-Maersk has indicated that it is willing to temporarily take over the management of 'the Balboa and Cristobal terminals.

Data shows that Russia's seaborne exports of oil products rose slightly in January m/m.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2026

Data from industry sources showed that Russia's seaborne petroleum products exports for January 2026 increased by 0.7%, compared to December, at 9.12 millions metric tons. This is due to a seasonal decline in domestic demand and high fuel production.

Turkey has bought 255,000 metric tonnes of feed barley at a tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2026

The state grain board of Turkey, TMO, has purchased?255,000 metric tons?of animal feed barley?in a?international tender?on Wednesday. The lowest estimated price was $266.20 per ton, cost and freight included. TMO's tenders include provisional…

Traders say Turkey has received offers for the 255,000 tons of barley tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2026

Initial assessments by traders indicated that the lowest price offered in the first round tender of the 'Turkey state grain board TMO for the purchase and import of 255,000 metric tons of animal feed barley was $266.20 per ton, cost and freight included.

Export boom boosts EU barley markets to ease glut

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 6, 2026

The EU barley exports may reach a decade-high this season, as the EU is able to shift a large harvest due to the brisk demand for feed overseas and the reduced competition in the Black Sea Region. The surge in demand for European "feed" barley…

Turkey will import 255,000 tons of feed barley from Turkey, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

European traders reported on Wednesday that the state grain board of Turkey, TMO, had issued an "international tender" to purchase and import approximately 255,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. Barley is sought to be shipped between February…

US refiners struggle with sudden surge of Venezuelan oil imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

According to traders and shipping data, oil refiners in the U.S. Gulf Coast struggle to absorb the rapid increase of Venezuelan crude since last month's $2 billion deal between Caracas & Washington. This has pushed up prices and left some volumes unsold.

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Panama Canal Ports Contract ruling

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison announced on Wednesday that its Panama Ports Company has begun international arbitration proceedings against Panama, after the country’s top court annulled their licences to run two Panama?Canal port. This case could take many years to resolve.

US refiners struggle with sudden surge of Venezuelan oil imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

According to traders and shipping information, oil refiners in the U.S. Gulf Coast struggle to absorb an influx of Venezuelan crude since last month's $2 billion deal, which was a "flagship" agreement between Washington and Caracas. This has pushed up prices and left some volumes unsold.

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

The hard economic reality of oil will sabotage President Donald Trump's efforts to funnel U.S. crude oil and Venezuelan crude into India, as part of an overall trade agreement. Details of the deal were announced by President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday…

Tankers awaiting sale of more Russian oil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 31, 2026

As demand for Urals crude drops and customers consider the growing risks of sanctions, traders are increasingly using tanks to store it. Calculations based on LSEG data and trade data. India and Turkey, two major importers of Russian oil, have…

The US and Europe are falling behind in the race for control of the Arctic: Vladimirov & Petrova

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 31, 2026

The Arctic is not a frozen peripheral, particularly after the spat between the U.S. and Europe over Greenland. The High North is becoming a strategic hub for minerals, energy and shipping as the sea ice begins to melt. The Arctic is heating up four times faster than other parts of the world…

The US and Europe are falling behind in the race for control of the Arctic: Vladimirov & Petrova

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 29, 2026

The Arctic is not a frozen peripheral, particularly after the spat between the U.S. and Europe over Greenland. The High North is becoming a strategic hub for minerals, energy and shipping as the sea ice begins to melt. The Arctic is heating up four times faster than other parts of the world…

Sources say that the Russian Urals oil is trading at a discount close to the largest since 2022, in India

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 26, 2026

Two sources reported that Russian crude oil cargoes dated February Urals traded in Indian ports at discounts close to the largest since 2022 compared with dated Brent, amid increased pressure from Western sanctions. The two sources claimed that…

When the US freezes the global LNG market gets a cold. Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 26, 2026

A fear of disruptions in production has led to a surge in the price of natural gas. This spike in prices has been felt on overseas markets and highlights the "growing globalization" of the U.S. dominated liquefied gas trade. U.S. Natural Gas Futures are at their highest level since December 2022…