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US states reduce diesel and gasoline prices

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 4, 2026

US states are taking steps to reduce diesel and gasoline prices, which have been soaring in recent months as a result of supply disruptions caused by the US war against Iran, Ukrainian strikes on Russia's refining facilities, and shrinking global inventories.

New York Yacht Club plots biennial women's international event

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 30, 2026

?With a mixture of Olympians and America's Cup sailors as well as national champions and amatuer sailors, the interest in 'the inaugural New Yatch 'Club Women's 'International Championship last week 'was'so strong' that its organisers have already planned a follow-up event in 2028.

Oil tanker Sibu 1 is rescued by Somali pirates

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 30, 2026

The maritime police force in the semi-autonomous Puntland region of Somalia said that a?US sanctioned oil tanker named Sibu 1 was 'liberated' after it was hijacked by Somali pirates back in August. Our forces have been engaged in a counter-piracy campaign since two days ago. It's still ongoing.

Macron: France will send military to Saudi Arabia to protect the Red Sea oil route

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 29, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that France would send troops and defense systems to Saudi Arabia in order to help 'protect the Red Sea Port City of YANBU, which is crucial for energy transportation. Macron said that a US diesel export ban…

US official: 60 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 29, 2026

A US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that 60 commercial ships transited the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, carrying the 'highest daily volume' of crude oil since earliest July. The US official said that about 40 of these vessels…

Erdogan, the Turkish leader, tells Zelenskiy of Ukraine that Black Sea attacks cannot be explained

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 28, 2026

According to a Thursday'readout' from Erdogan’s office, the Turkish president told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Russian?and Ukrainian attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea are?inexplicable. Steps must be taken to prevent these.

Data shows that shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is lower than the 10-day average.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 28, 2026

Preliminary data on Thursday showed that 10 commodity ships transited through the Strait of?Hormuz, up from 7 a day before and below the 10-day moving?average of 17 vessels. Nine vessels entered the Strait, including Supramax ship carrying metals and grain, as well an empty very large Gas carrier.

GRAINS-Wheat continues to fall as traders watch prospects for Black Sea Exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 28, 2026

Chicago Board of Trade Wheat futures fell?for the third consecutive session on Wednesday. They surpassed a four-week low as traders monitored prospects for diplomatic initiatives that could 'ease Black Sea export disruptions. Corn and soybeans rose.

South Korea claims that Lee, a South Korean official, discussed warship building with Trump.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 28, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Donald Trump, US president on Wednesday and discussed "cooperation" on building warships. Lee said that Trump and he discussed cooperation in the shipbuilding industry, including warship construction.

ROI-Trump's diesel export dilemma -- Good politics, bad economics: Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 26, 2026

The rising cost of fuel is increasing the pressure on US President Donald Trump, who wants to reduce diesel exports before November's midterm elections. What may appear to be a simple fix can cause a chain of events that will ultimately hurt American consumers and the global?economy.

Royal Caribbean buys Sandals resort operator for $3 billion

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2026

Royal Caribbean Group announced on Wednesday that it had agreed to purchase a 50% stake in Caribbean resorts operator Sandals Resorts International, for $3 billion. This will expand the cruise company's?presence?in land based vacation experiences.

ROI-Trump's diesel export dilemma -- Good politics, bad economics: Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2026

The rising cost of fuel is increasing the pressure on US president Donald Trump to reduce diesel exports before November's midterm election. What may appear to be a simple fix can cause a chain of events that will ultimately hurt American consumers and the global economic system.

US wheat exports slip as traders watch Black Sea prospects

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2026

Chicago Board of Trade Wheat Futures declined on Wednesday as participants assessed prospects for a possible recovery in Black Sea grain imports. Corn and soybeans?also?fell. By 0230 GMT, the most traded wheat contract on the Chicago Board of?Trade? (CBOT), was down by 1.25% to $7.08-1/4 per bushel.

Data shows that shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is below the 10-day average

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2026

According to preliminary data released on Wednesday, three commodity ships transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past day. This is down from four vessels a day before and well below the 10-day moving average of about 15. Some ships turn off their transponders while on voyage…

Black Foils look to the future after a tough SailGP Season

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2026

Black 'Foils co -CEO Blair Tuke stated that the New Zealand team is building for the future and protecting the oceanics fundamental to their sport as they near the end what he described as a "really difficult" SailGP Season. In February, a high…

EU wheat prices drift as Euro and Black Sea uncertainties weigh

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2026

Euronext wheat prices were little changed Tuesday, as traders assessed diplomatic efforts to lower?attacks on Russia's war against Ukraine and factored in a weaker dollar versus the euro. After the main session, the price of December 'wheat'…

Diplomats report that France is considering a new UN Security Council Resolution on Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2026

Diplomats confirmed on Tuesday that France had begun drafting a resolution for the UN Security Council in coordination with United States?to establish an international mission in order to restore movement through?the Strait of Hormuz. Paris had?unsuccessfully?

Saudi crude oil exports reached a four-month high during July, according to data

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2026

The Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI), which released data on Tuesday, showed that Saudi Arabian crude exports rose by 3.3% in July from June to 4.125 million barrels a day. This is the highest level since March. The production of crude…

Data shows that the number of vessels using Hormuz has dropped to just two.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2026

Preliminary shipping data on Tuesday showed that the number of commodity vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz dropped to just two on Monday, down from 10?a day before. The figures exclude any vessels who may have crossed the Strait with their…

Grain prices in Chicago are lower than usual ahead of the Trump-Xi summit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2026

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures edged lower Tuesday as traders hoped that a meeting between the US president and China, the largest importing nation of'soybeans in the world, would result in a greater demand. By 0240 GMT, the most traded…

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