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EU announces 21st Package of Sanctions against Russia - Targeting Banks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 9, 2026

Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, said that on Tuesday, the EU proposed a 21st set of sanctions against Russia in response to its war in Ukraine. The package would target heavily Russia's banks, crypto networks, oil traders, and refineries, as well as?as well?as? drone production.

EU proposes 21st package targeting Russian banks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 9, 2026

A diplomatic source in the EU said that the 'EU' is planning to propose on Wednesday a 21st set of'sanctions' against Russia for 'its' 'war in Ukraine'. The sanctions will target the country's banks and crypto networks, increasing the risk of…

Oman suspends oil load at Mina al Fahal Terminal following explosion, sources claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 4, 2026

Two people with knowledge of the situation said that Oman's Mina al Fahal terminal' has suspended oil loading following an explosion near its single-buoy docking (SBM). They alleged that the explosion happened between SBM berths?1 and 2, due to an alleged drone strike.

Venezuelan Rodriguez will discuss energy relations during India's visit from June 3-7

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 2, 2026

Delcy Rod, Venezuela's interim president, will visit India between June 3 and June 7. The Indian Foreign Ministry announced this on Tuesday. This comes at a time when New Delhi is increasing its crude imports from Caracas. India, which bought 427…

Algeria purchases wheat for shipment to two ports, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 19, 2026

Traders in Europe said that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC was believed to have purchased milling wheat a Tuesday international tender which only sought a?limited shipment? to two ports. Initial, the volume purchased was unclear. The requirement…

Source in Pakistan: Revised Iranian proposal will end the war with US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 18, 2026

Pakistan has communicated with the U.S. A Pakistani source revealed a revised Iranian proposal?to end conflict in the Middle East on Monday as the 'peace talks' appeared to be stalled. The source replied, "We don’t have much more time" when asked how long it would take to close the gap…

US importers purchased wheat from Poland during the past week, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 18, 2026

In the past few weeks, buyers from the United States purchased milling wheat in Poland at high prices. Wheat prices are driving demand for cheaper supplies, traders in Europe said on Monday. The U.S. has previously purchased Polish wheat from the new 2026 crop, as reported in April.

Traders say that U.S. importers have bought wheat from Poland over the past few weeks.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 18, 2026

European traders reported on Monday that buyers?from the United States?purchased milling wheat in Poland in the?past weeks?. High U.S. prices of wheat generated demand for lower supplies. This is a continuation of previous U.S. sales of?Polish?wheat from the new 2026 crop reported in April.

After US blockade, supertanker carrying Iraqi oil is heading to Vietnam

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 17, 2026

Shipping data on LSEG?showed that the Supertanker Agios Fanourios?I was heading?for Vietnam after it had been held by the U.S. Navy in the Gulf of?Oman for five days. The Very Large Crude Carrier, flying the Maltese flag, sailed from the Strait of Hormuz?on?May 10.

Algeria offers to purchase soft wheat only for export to two ports, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 17, 2026

Algeria's state grain agency OAIC has issued an international tender to purchase soft milling wheat for shipment to only two ports, European traders reported on Sunday. The tender requested a nominal 50,000 tons, but the shipping to two ports indicates that a smaller purchase is planned.

Pakistan claims 11 citizens and 20 Iranian nationals are being repatriated.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 15, 2026

Ishaq dar, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, said that the country will repatriate 11?its citizens and?20 Iranians from vessels seized by the United States on the high seas. Dar?added an X-post on Friday that the Iranians were retried via Singapore and Bangkok…

Panama Canal does not plan to restrict ships' passage in 2026, despite drought threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 15, 2026

Panama Canal has confirmed that it will not restrict vessel passage for the rest of 2026, even if El Nino weather patterns begin in the second half of this year, as forecast, which could lead to a new drought in Central America, according to the waterway.

Canada - May 15

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 15, 2026

These are the?top stories? from a?selection of Canadian newspapers. These'stories' have not been?verified?and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Defense Minister David McGuinty refused to say whether Canada would send warships through the Taiwan Strait.

Data shows that two more crude oil tanks have left the Strait of Hormuz without their trackers on.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 10, 2026

Kpler data shows that two more tankers, both laden with crude, left the Strait of Hormuz in the last week, with their trackers turned off to avoid an 'Iranian attack. This trend is increasing to maintain Middle East oil exports. Data released…

Rheinmetall to order German F126 frigates by Q2

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 7, 2026

Rheinmetall's CEO Armin Papperger stated 'on Thursday' that the company could sign a contract to take over Germany’s delayed F126 frigate program 'in the second quarter'. This would further highlight the growing focus of the company on the naval sector.

Indian seafarers suffered nightly explosions and a lack of food during the Iran war

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 7, 2026

Indian sailor Tithi Chhranjeevi was terrified by drones and missiles after his ship had been stranded for more than a week in Iran due to the Middle East conflict's blockade of?the?Strait of Hormuz. "Around 10-20 missiles were fired every night." "No one could sleep…

Algerian traders report that 390,000-420,000 tons of milling wheat will be purchased by Algeria in a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 6, 2026

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought between 390,000 and 420,000 metric tons of milling wheat at an international?tender that closed on Wednesday. The traders were still assessing the size of the order in terms of tonnage…

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 6, 2026

?European traders'reported that the state grain agency of Algeria, OAIC, had?purchased milling wheat at an international tender that?closed Wednesday. Initial reports indicated that the cost of a metric tonne, including freight and cost (c&f), was between $268 and $270.

Wall Street Journal, May 6,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 6, 2026

These are the most popular stories from?the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these articles. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against the New York Times on Tuesday.

Huntington Ingalls reports lower quarterly profit as costs weigh

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 5, 2026

U.S. shipbuilder Huntington-Ingalls posted a lower operating margin for the first quarter on Tuesday. This was due to?higher costs?amid inflation?and?volatility of global trade. In premarket trading, shares of the company fell by nearly 3%. U.S.
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