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Data shows that despite US pressure Venezuelan oil exports exceed 900,000 barrels per day

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2025

According to shipping documents and data, Venezuelan oil exports increased slightly in November to 921,000 barrels a day (bpd), the third highest monthly average this year. The country used more diluting agents to produce exportable grades.

Western sanctions against Russia and Iran energy trade

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

The European Union, Britain, and the U.S. imposed a number of sanctions on Russia for its involvement in the war in Ukraine. The U.S. targeted Russia’s two largest oil producers in October: Rosneft, and Lukoil. Here is a list of the most important…

Deals of the Day- Mergers and Acquisitions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

BHP has abandoned its last-ditch attempt to acquire rival Anglo American to bolster its copper dominance, just two weeks ahead of the 60 billion dollar merger between Anglo and Teck Resources. Monash IVF Group has announced that it rejected…

India ships first jet fuel cargo to US West Coast, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2025

According to shipping and trade data, India exported its first ever jet fuel cargo for energy giant Chevron to the U.S. West Coast, taking advantage of a rare opportunity to fill shortages in Los Angeles. Since October, U.S. West Coast Jet Fuel…

Ocean activist dodges Japanese arrest, vows to fight deep-sea mining and krill industries at COP30

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

At the COP30 conference in Brazil, a Canadian activist against whaling who had avoided arrest in Japan for over a decade vowed to continue his fight for marine protection – focusing on deep-sea mines and Norway's krill industries. Paul Watson, a U.N.

UK bans maritime services for Russian LNG Exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

In its latest effort to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Britain will ban companies that provide services like shipping and insurance to Russian exports of liquefied gas. The European Union approved sanctions in October that will ban Russian LNG imports starting January 1, 2027.

China refiner Yanchang Petroleum rejects Russian oil at latest tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

Two traders who are familiar with the matter confirmed on Tuesday that Yanchang Petroleum, a refiner backed by the Chinese provincial government and delivering crude oil between December to mid-February is not using Russian oil. Yanchang in Shaanxi province…

Exxon Singapore expects to reduce its staff by 10 to 15 percent by the end of 2027

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

Exxon Mobil Corp said that it expects to reduce the number of employees in Singapore from 10 to 15 percent and relocate its office to its Jurong facility by the end 2027 as part of global restructuring efforts. Exxon announced plans to expand its Singapore operations after the U.S.

US sanctions against Yemeni Houthis increase

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

Thursday, the United States announced a new round of sanctions against Yemen's Houthis. The Trump administration claimed that this was the largest action Washington has taken to date in response to the Iran-aligned organization. In a press release, the U.S.

Source: Cathay Petroleum and Brazil's Prio in a marketing agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 26, 2025

A trading executive who has direct knowledge of this deal confirmed that the Asian trading firm Cathay Petroleum had agreed to an annual marketing deal for Brazilian crude oil throughout the Asia-Pacific region on behalf of independent producer Prio.

US sanctions against Yemeni Houthis increase

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2025

The United States announced a new round of sanctions on Yemen's Houthis, claiming that it was the largest action Washington has taken against the Iran-aligned organization. The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it would issue sanctions against 32 people and entities…

BAE, a British company, aims to have an autonomous submarine on the market by 2026

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

BAE Systems, a British company, said that it aims to launch an autonomous submersible by 2026. This is in response to the growing concern of countries about threats underwater, after a series attacks on submarine cables. BAE successfully tested the Herne sub product last year.

Singapore's Temasek has undergone many changes in the last two decades

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Singapore's Temasek, the state-owned investment company in Singapore, announced a major restructuring of its operations on Thursday. This is one of the biggest structural changes it has seen in its 51 year history. STRUCTURAL CHANGES In 2011…

Austal's annual profits beat Street View, and the stock reaches a record high

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Austal, an Australian company, reported a sixfold increase in annual profit, thanks to increased U.S. shipbuilding orders, which sent its shares up to a new record high. The shipbuilder, which also makes defence vessels, posted a net profit of A$89.7 (US$58.3 million)…

HD Hyundai Heavy, a South Korean shipbuilder, merges with HD Hyundai Mipo

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea, the largest shipbuilder in the world, announced on Wednesday its intention to merge with HD Hyundai Mipo, as it aims for a larger share of the U.S. market. The company stated that it hopes to lead U.S.

Panama Ports will discuss port sale with Panama Government

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2025

Panama Ports Company said that on Friday it would communicate with the Panama Government at the appropriate time regarding the sale of two important ports it operates near to the Panama Canal. Hong Kong's CK Hutchison owns 90% of PPC. The company…

South Korean mills purchased 32,000 T of wheat from the US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 27, 2025

On Friday, European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 32,000 tons of milling grain to be imported from the United States. This purchase included several wheat varieties and all were purchased on a FOB…

Canada - June 19

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

These are the most important stories that appeared in a Canadian newspaper. These stories have not been verified and we cannot guarantee their accuracy. The Liberal government of Canada pushed through on Thursday a bill that allows the cabinet…

In UK court, Russian captain who was involved in US tanker accident pleads guilty to manslaughter

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 30, 2025

The captain of the container ship which collided with a U.S. oil tanker near Britain's East Coast pleaded guilty to manslaughter through gross negligence in London on Friday. Vladimir Motin was a Russian citizen, aged 59. He was the captain…

Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Trade truce between U.S. and China gives Hapag-Lloyd a boost

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 14, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said on Wednesday that the company is experiencing a higher demand this week for freight traffic between China and the United States, following the detente reached in the trade dispute between the two countries.

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