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Port fires sparked by Russian attack in Odesa, Ukraine

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2025

Emergency services reported on Monday that a Russian attack in Ukraine's southern region Odesa caused fires to spread at ports and energy infrastructure. Oleksii Kulba, the Deputy Prime Minister of Restoration for Telegram, wrote that the attack…

New York Times Business News - October 14,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the New York Times' business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. Patrick James, the chief executive officer of First Brands (an auto parts…

Sources: Caspian Pipeline Consortium increases oil exports by 9% in September m/m.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

According to two industry sources, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium increased its oil exports by 9% per day in September compared to August, to 6.6 millions metric tons or 1.75million barrels daily. CPC exports oil via a pipeline that carries over 80% of all Kazakh crude oil exports.

The Russian oil exports to western ports will remain near record levels in October

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 10, 2025

The differential between Brent and Urals crudes dated Friday remained stable, but Russia's oil imports from western ports are expected to remain close to their record high for October, according both to industry sources as well as calculations.

China will start charging US vessels additional port fees as of October 14.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 10, 2025

China's Transport Ministry announced on Friday that vessels owned or operated or built in the United States, or those flying the U.S. Flag will be subject to additional port fees for each voyage as of October 14. The ministry stated that the fees were a countermeasure to upcoming U.S. Port fees.

Panama Canal revenue to reach $5.7 billion in FY2025, up 19%

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

In a Wednesday statement, the Panama Canal reported that revenues in fiscal year 2025 rose by 14.4% to $5.7 billion based on unaudited preliminary figures. The Canal also reported that vessel traffic increased by 19.3% on an annual basis to 13,404 in the 12-month period ending September 30.

Antwerp-Bruges shipping disrupted by industrial action of harbour pilots

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

The port authorities in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium reported that the four-day strike by Flemish harbour captains against federal pension reforms has severely affected marine traffic. The port of Antwerp, which normally processes 60-80 ships per day…

Molgas, a Spanish company, has acquired Titan LNG Bunker Supplier.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 7, 2025

The company announced on Tuesday that Spain's Molgas had acquired the Dutch liquefied gas bunker supplier Titan after acquiring a 45% share in 2023. The demand for LNG bunkering has increased in recent years, with the introduction hundreds of ships which can run on this fuel.

Kaztransoil reports that Kazakhstan exported 180,000 tonnes of oil via Druzhba to Germany in September.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Kaztransoil, the company that operates the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, reported on Thursday that Kazakhstan exported 180,000 metric tonnes of oil to Germany through this pipeline during September. The company had previously stated that oil supplies to Germany reached 190,000 tonnes in August.

UK Government and industry invest more than 1.1 billion pounds into maritime sector

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 14, 2025

On Monday, the UK Government announced that the UK government and the industry plan to invest jointly over 1.1 billion pound ($1.5 billion) into the maritime sector. The government stated that the investment would unlock growth and create jobs in coastal communities throughout the UK.

Sources say that the exports of Russian ESPO Blend oil from Kozmino are expected to fall by 2% in September.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

Two sources familiar with the plans said that Russia will reduce ESPO Blend oil loads from its Far East Kozmino Port in September from 4.2 millions tons to 4,000,000 metric tons (about one million barrels per a day), from 4.2million tons in August.

CPC Blend crude loadings stable; urals little changed

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

The differentials between Brent and Urals crudes in Russia were not much changed on Tuesday, while the oil exports at the Caspian pipeline consortium (CPC) terminal remained stable despite a spill of oil that occurred late August. CPC Blend…

Canada - September 9

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. As the search for vital metals intensifies, Vancouver-based Teck Resources…

Ukraine vows retaliation after Russian attacks on the power sector

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 31, 2025

Nearly 60,000 Ukrainians were left without power overnight after Russian drones attacked power plants in the north and south of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has promised to retaliate with more strikes inside Russia. In the last few weeks…

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…

Exporters estimate that Ivory Coast cocoa arrivals for 2024/2025 are down by 2% from July 27.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2025

Exporters reported on Monday that cocoa arrivals in ports of Ivory Coast, the top producer, had dropped to a revised 1,620 million metric tonnes by July 27, since the start date of the season was October 1. This is down from 1.655 metric tons for the same period the previous season.

Israeli military strikes Houthi targets at Yemen's Hodeidah Port

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 21, 2025

On Monday, the Israeli military launched a new attack on Houthi targets at Yemen's Hodeidah Port. The militants who are backed by Iran have been attacking ships bound for Israel with missiles and striking them. Israel Katz, Minister of Defence in Israel…

Imports from China to the busiest US port rose in June after tariffs were reduced

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 14, 2025

The port's director announced on Monday that imports into the largest U.S. seaport, Los Angeles, rebounded in June. They finished up 10% from a year earlier and contributed to a record volume for the entire month. Last month, the Port of Los Angeles received 470,450 TEUs of cargo after the U.S.

Gunvor to stop oil terminal operations at Europoort Refinery

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

Gunvor, the global commodities trading company, plans to stop all terminal operations at its Europoort refinery in Rotterdam (Netherlands), a spokesperson for the company said on Wednesday. Gunvor will consult with the refinery's works council regarding its plans, the spokesperson said.

Shipping data: Three tankers divert from Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Marine Traffic's ship tracking data revealed on Monday that three empty oil and chemicals tankers had diverted from the Strait of Hormuz, and changed their course. This was amid increasing uncertainty about whether Iran would retaliate in the crucial waterway following U.S.

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