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January 12, 2026
LSEG shipping data revealed on Monday that two China-flagged Supertankers, which were en route to Venezuela to pick up debt paying crude cargoes amidst the U.S. embargo against?the OPEC country?had made a u-turn. They are now returning to Asia. After the U.S.
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January 12, 2026
The 'Ports and Airports Ministry' announced on Monday that Brazil has set a'minimum concession fee' of '500 million reais (92.96 million dollars) for the massive Tecon 10-container terminal auction at the port of 'Santos', which is expected to happen in the second half of March.
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January 12, 2026
Police in Spain announced on Monday that they had made the largest cocaine seizure ever on high seas. They intercepted a vessel carrying a cargo of salt concealed with almost ten metric tons of cocaine on its way from Brazil to Europe. The operation resulted in the arrest of?13 people aboard.
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January 12, 2026
Sources from the trade said that Vitol, Trafigura and refiners in India or China have begun discussions about Venezuelan crude oil sales for cargoes due to arrive in March. On 'Friday, global commodities traders confirmed that they had reached agreements with the U.S.
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January 9, 2026
The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States said on Friday that Ukrainians were part of the crew aboard the Russian-flagged tanker Bella-1 which was seized by U.S. troops this week. Olha Stefanishyna was quoted by Interfax Ukraine as saying that Ukrainian diplomats are in contact with U.S.
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January 9, 2026
Two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday that Reliance Industries, a private refiner in India, is seeking U.S. permission to resume purchasing Venezuelan crude. The refiner wants to ensure supplies as Western pressures on India to reduce Russian oil imports.
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January 9, 2026
Two sources with knowledge of the matter said that Reliance Industries, a private refiner in India, is looking to secure oil as Western pressures on India to reduce its Russian oil purchases. Sources said that Reliance representatives were in talks with the U.S.
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January 9, 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told reporters that there is a "real possibility" the U.S. might use its Export-Import Bank to 'fund large oil projects' in Venezuela. This was before President Donald Trump met with industry executives later on Friday.
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January 9, 2026
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced?on Friday? that the United States had released two Russian crewmembers from an oil tanker flying the Russian flag, which was seized in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday. The Russian Transport Ministry announced on Wednesday that it had lost contact after U.S.
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January 8, 2026
Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief, reaffirmed his belief that the U.S. will win any battle of diplomatic will and military power, whether it be between Denmark or the Trump administration. He made this clear in an interview with CNN on Monday.
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January 8, 2026
The South Korean Major 'Feedmill Group (MFG), a group of traders in Europe, said that the MFG has announced an international tender for up to 210,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. The deadline to submit price bids in the tender is January 9, 2019.
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January 7, 2026
Four sources said that Chevron, an oil producer in the United States, is in discussions with the U.S. Government to extend a license for its operations in Venezuela so it can sell more crude to its refineries or to other buyers. Washington and…
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January 7, 2026
Four sources said that oil?producer Chevron was in talks with U.S. officials to extend a license for its operations in Venezuela so it could increase crude exports into its refineries, and sell them to other buyers. Washington and Caracas are progressing in their negotiations to provide up to 50…
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January 7, 2026
Four sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed on Wednesday that oil producer Chevron was in discussions?with U.S. officials to extend a 'key license' to operate in Venezuela, so it could increase crude exports from Venezuela to its refineries as well as sell to other buyers.
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January 7, 2026
Four sources said that Chevron was in talks with the U.S. government to expand its 'key license' to operate in Venezuela. This would allow it to increase crude exports from Venezuela to its refineries, and to sell to other buyers. Washington…
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January 7, 2026
The Russian state broadcaster RT reported on Wednesday that it 'looked as if U.S. troops were attempting to board the Venezuela-linked 'oil tanker 'Marinera'?from a chopper and published an image showing a chopper hovering near ship. Could not verify immediately the?RT Report.
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January 7, 2026
The Wall Street Journal, citing an official from the United States, reported that Russia had deployed a sub and other naval vessels in order to escort a?aging oil tanker which was trying to evade a U.S. blockade near Venezuela. The tanker, previously known as Bella 1…
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January 7, 2026
These are the most popular stories from the business pages of the New York Times. ? These stories have not been?verified? and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said Venezuela would start sending oil to the U.S.
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January 6, 2026
Five government, shipping and industry?sources?confirmed on Tuesday that Venezuelan and U.S. officials are in talks about exporting Venezuelan oil to refiners located in the?United States. Venezuela has millions barrels of crude oil in tankers and storage tanks…
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January 5, 2026
Chicago wheat futures rose on Monday, despite the 'ample' global supply and uncertainty about Black Sea export flows. After five sessions of declining prices, wheat, corn and soya all showed?modest? gains. Chicago Board of Trade's (CBOT's) most…
