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US sanctions on Iran increase as the conflict escalates

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2026

Following Tehran's renewed?attacks against oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz?, the?Treasury Department announced that new sanctions were issued by the United States on Friday. They targeted a key financier of Iran's new president Mojtaba Khmenei, as well as?13 individuals and entities.

After Ukraine's attacks, Russia halted Don-Azov Channel shipping, which affected grain trade.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2026

MOSCOW - On Friday, three sources in the grain export industry said that Russia had temporarily halted shipping through the Don Azov Channel. This is a navigable channel connecting the Don River to the Sea of Azov. This?move was in response to a Ukrainian attack against 13 Russian vessels…

Trump claims that Iran asked the US to continue discussions and they agreed.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2026

Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States had agreed to talks with Iran after Tehran requested to continue negotiations. He also stressed that the ceasefire agreement between the two countries in June was no longer valid. "The Islamic…

More LNG and Japan-linked vessels are transiting Hormuz in spite of renewed Mideast tensions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2026

Ship-tracking data showed that more liquefied gas tankers had'resumed transiting through the Strait of Hormuz over the past few days. Tokyo also reported that 22 vessels linked to Japan have left the Gulf in the last two weeks, despite the renewed fighting in?Middle East.

More LNG and Japan-linked vessels are transiting Hormuz in spite of renewed Mideast tensions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2026

Ship-tracking data shows that more liquefied gas tankers are now transiting the Strait of?Hormuz. Tokyo also reported that 22 vessels with Japan connections have left the Gulf in the last two days despite the renewed fighting in the Middle East.

ROI-Forget TACO. Russell Russell's favorite Mexican food acronym for Trump is TAMALES.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2026

Some clever people have come up with acronyms based on Mexican food to describe the disruptive and unprecedented U.S. presidential presidency of Donald Trump. TACO - Trump Always Chickens out - is an acronym that reflects the U.S. president's tendency to escalate a situation…

ROI-Forget TACO. Russell Russell's favorite Mexican food acronym for Trump is TAMALES.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2026

We can use Mexican food to create a clever acronym to describe Donald Trump's disruptive and unprecedented presidency. TACO - Trump Always Chickens out - is an acronym that reflects the U.S. President's tendency to escalate a situation, before…

Chevron tanker carrying CPC oil is hit by drones in the Black Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2026

Two?industry?sources? said that a drone attacked Chevron's Yasa Polaris?tanker used for Caspian Pipeline Consortium's shipments off Russia's Black Sea coast on Wednesday. Chevron said on Monday that it was aware of a ship incident near the Caspian?Pipeline…

After a collision near Hormuz, a damaged Qatari LNG tanker is waiting for salvage.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2026

According to industry sources and ship tracking data, the Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat was parked near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after it?was struck by a projectile. One source reported that the tanker was struck on the port side of the ship overnight Tuesday.

In a night of major strikes, Ukrainian drones strike industrial and energy targets in Russia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2026

Local authorities said that Ukraine's drone attacks overnight on Russia resulted in the death of one person, and damaged numerous industrial sites, as well as two empty oil tanks. This comes amid Ukraine's ongoing campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.

Russia claims that Ukrainian drones have killed one person and damaged two empty oil tanks.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2026

Local authorities reported on Wednesday that Ukraine's drone attacks overnight on Russia resulted in the death of a?one-person and damage to a number of?industrial sites, as well as two empty oil tanks. Roman Busargin said that a drone attack on Ukraine resulted in the death of one person…

DIW: Germany can benefit from U.S. plans to charge port fees for ships built in China

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2026

According to a German Institute for Economic Research study seen on Wednesday, Germany's?exports?to the United States could increase?by 2% in comparison to a scenario where there are no fees. According to the study, this is because German 'freight…

While Khamenei mourners flood Iran's streets with discontent, the unrest still simmers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 6, 2026

Theocratic leaders in Iran are mobilizing masses of revolutionary faithful to march through the streets of Tehran. But behind this display of unity, it's not clear that they've resolved the internal divisions regarding the economy and the state repression.

Qatar announces that all maritime activities in Qatar will be resumed immediately

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 5, 2026

'Qatar announced on 'Sunday, that maritime activities will re-start with 'immediate effect. The advisory of June 29th had called for?the suspension of fishing and sailing boats until further notice. Commercial shipping, however, was exempted.

Eneos has enough crude to last through September and is looking for alternative sources

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2026

Eneos Holdings' chief financial officer said that the Iran War had disrupted Middle Eastern oil supplies. The company has stabilised its oil procurement, and is able to secure alternative crude supply through September. "We are confident about…

Iran threatens immediate response to any threats, citing US commitment to restrain Israel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2026

Abbas Araqchi, Iranian Foreign Ministry Abbas said that Iran will respond 'immediately and strongly' to any threat against its people or leadership. "POTUS has committed the U.S.?to muzzle its?pets at Tel Aviv. Araqchi stated that Iran would educate them if they ignored their master. The?U.S.

South Korea's NOFI purchased between 50,000 and 60,000 tons of soymeal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2026

The leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI), has purchased between 50,000 and 60,000 metric tons of'soymeal, in a private transaction on Tuesday. This was done without launching an international tender. Soymeal could be sourced from South America…

South Korean millers purchase 100,000 tons of U.S. Wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2026

European traders reported that two 'South Korean milling groups' bought 100,000 metric tonnes of'milling wheat from the United States at an international auction on Tuesday. * One group booked 50,000 tonnes?for shipment from October 15 to November '15 and the second 50…

CMA CGM's Galapagos container vessel leaves Strait of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 28, 2026

CMA CGM said that its Galapagos container ship left the 'Strait of Hormuz' on Sunday. Washington and Tehran both accuse the other of violating the agreement. The ship's captain declined to comment on the circumstances of the vessel's departure from the strait.

UAE: false public alert caused by technical malfunction

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 26, 2026

The 'United Arab Emirates' said?on Friday a technical failure in its early-warning system led to the incorrect message?being sent?to residents about a possible missile threat. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NECDM)…