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January 17, 2025
A Florida jury found CNN liable on Friday for defaming an American Navy veteran who assisted in the evacuation of people from Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal from the country. The jury ruled that CNN must pay damages in the amount of $5 million.
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January 16, 2025
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office on Thursday stated that China's dominance in the global shipbuilding and maritime sectors, as well as logistics, is "unreasonable". It is also "actionable" according to U.S. Trade Law. The USTR investigation…
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January 15, 2025
The semi-official Tasnim newspaper reported that the Iranian navy received its first signals spy ship on Wednesday. This comes just a few weeks after the army of Iran took delivery 1,000 new drones. Tasnim stated that the Zagros is an entirely new type of military vessel…
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January 13, 2025
Three sources familiar with the findings of a month-long trade investigation have confirmed that the U.S. administration under President Joe Biden has concluded that China is using unfair policies and practices in order to dominate the global shipping, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. U.S.
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January 13, 2025
Three sources familiar with the findings of a month-long trade investigation have confirmed that the U.S. administration under President Joe Biden has concluded that China is using unfair policies and practices in order to dominate the global shipping, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. U.S.
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January 7, 2025
Donald Trump, the Republican U.S. president-elect, held a presser on Tuesday. He spoke about NATO, Israeli hostages, and his desire for the U.S.A. to purchase Greenland. Elon Musk was also mentioned, as well as speculations about Canada becoming an American state. Before his Jan.
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January 7, 2025
Published a special report based on leaked emails last year that showed how Iranian oil company Sahara Thunder moved around the globe. The story shows the journeys of tankers carrying Iranian crude oil and the methods they use to avoid detection.
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January 7, 2025
refinery and pipeline changes reshuffled trade routes. and providers and purchasers split into areas. exports to Europe declined and more U.S. oil went to Europe. been rerouted to India and China. have shut in Europe in the middle of ongoing attacks on Red Sea shipping.
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January 6, 2025
Two sources familiar with the situation said that on Sunday, the Biden administration intends to increase sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. They will target its oil revenues by targeting tankers transporting Russian crude. The…
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January 6, 2025
understanding of the matter said on Sunday. workplace on Jan. complaints about the expense of U.S. support for Ukraine. will be. barrel cost cap, the sources stated. so-called shadow fleet of aging ships to evade the cap. professionals say. Since Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the U.S.
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January 3, 2025
Venezuelan oil exports increased 10.5% in the last year, despite the political instability of the country and the changes made to the U.S. sanction regime. This was due to partners of the state oil company PDVSA taking more cargoes with licenses issued by Washington.
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December 26, 2024
According to LSEG, a sanctioned LNG-tanker named "Mulan", that approached Novatek’s SAAM FSU floating store facility in Murmansk in December 21, is now sailing around Northern Europe on its way towards Port Said, Egypt. The vessel should arrive at its destination by January 6, 2025.
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December 21, 2024
Both pilots were forced to evacuate after the U.S. military accidentally shot down one its fighter planes over the Red Sea on Sunday morning. U.S. Central Command released a statement saying that both were rescued with one suffering minor injuries…
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December 19, 2024
Two sources familiar with this matter said that the Black Sea CPC blend oil exports via Caspian Pipeline Consortium's (CPC) pipeline will remain at 1,43 million barrels per days (bpd) for January, the same as the plan from December. Sources…
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December 12, 2024
China's Defence Ministry broke its silence on Friday about military drills around Taiwan. The ministry said it was up China to decide if they would be held and that the military "would not be absent" from fighting against separatists forces.
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December 6, 2024
Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippines has shifted its focus back to the United States and their support for the Southeast Asian nation's maritime disputes with China. JAN 3: The Philippines and United States conduct their second joint patrol of the South China Sea…
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December 3, 2024
Five sources familiar with the issue said that a sophisticated fuel oil smuggling ring in Iraq has grown since 2022 when Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani assumed office. According to five individuals and three Western intelligence reports - two dated August of this year…
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December 2, 2024
Uber launched its water transportation hailing service in India's Kashmir Region on Monday. The service offers rides on popular tourist boats on the Dal Lake. Uber officials confirmed that users can reserve trips on the traditional wooden Shikara…
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November 28, 2024
Eight bankers claim that Indian lenders including State Bank of India are reviewing their exposure with Adani Group, and whether they should tighten up their due diligence before offering new loans, following the U.S. accusation of Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group.
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November 26, 2024
Government data shows that exporters shipped soybeans at their fastest rate in four years from the busiest U.S. grain port after rain increased water levels in Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is the most important grain waterway in the United States.
