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August 11, 2026
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on 'Tuesday' that it received a report about an incident involving a tanker ship and military forces, in the Gulf of Oman. This was after the vessel type had been changed from a tanker ship to a containership.
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August 11, 2026
Despite fading hopes of an agreement between the U.S.A. and Iran, shipping data showed that the number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday fell to six, down from a 10-day average of around ten. Data from Kpler showed that…
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August 11, 2026
Trade sources say that the Abu Dhabi?National Oil Company is launching its eighth tender since June began, offering?spot oil. The UAE state oil company is working to move oil out of the Strait of Hormuz. ADNOC offered Upper Zakum crude, Um Lulu and Das for loading in October and November.
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August 10, 2026
Sources in both countries confirmed that Ukraine was considering shipping grain via rail through Moldova, as it is a "more secure option" than exporting by sea. It has also asked authorities in Chisinau for a lower freight rate. In recent months…
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August 10, 2026
Supply chain technology provider?Descartes Systems Group reported on Monday that U.S. imports?of containerized goods?in July reached the fourth highest level?for the entire month as shippers rushed to get goods in ahead of?unknown U.S. tariff changes. In July, the U.S.
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August 10, 2026
ADNOC Gas announced a 52% drop in its second-quarter profits on Monday. Sales were affected by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S. & Israel's attacks on Iran. Abu Dhabi's state-owned company reported a 665 million dollar second-quarter loss…
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August 8, 2026
The Russian Defence Ministry announced on Saturday that Russia has 'continued to?strike? against Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels that support the Ukrainian military. The ministry said that Russian forces used precision air-launched…
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August 7, 2026
A U.S. official said that progress is being made by Iran and Oman on the 'Strait of Hormuz. We expect to see a deal very soon. The official said that once a deal was announced to'restore commercial shipping free of impediments', the United States would lift their blockade against Iranian ports.
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August 7, 2026
Data showed that shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to 33 vessels between Monday and Thursday of this week, down from 50 the previous week, as markets awaited signs of progress during talks between Iran and Oman. Kpler data…
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August 6, 2026
An estimated 36,800 metric tons of milling wheat will be purchased by a South 'Korean group in an international auction this week. The purchase involved a variety of wheat types and all were purchased on a FOB basis. The tender requested shipment between December 20…
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August 6, 2026
Italy, in a first-ever move, put all of its major cities under 'health alert' due to the high temperatures. Meanwhile, Hungary shut off the lights of some of its most famous buildings to conserve energy. Europe, the continent that is warming up fastest in the world…
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August 6, 2026
Unadjusted, Hungary's industrial production rose 10.1% annually in June. It grew by 4.1% when adjusted for working days. This indicates a tentative recovery which could be dampened in the third quarter by a current energy shortage. The Danube's…
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August 6, 2026
Two sources familiar with the situation said that China's state-owned iron ore buyer had instructed some steel mills not to negotiate with Rio Tinto about shipments starting in September. This was a further escalation of 'pressure' on the world's largest iron ore producer at the annual supply talks.
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August 6, 2026
Two sources claim that China's iron ore state buyer has ordered some steel mills in China to stop negotiations with Rio Tinto regarding shipments starting September. This is a further increase of pressure on the top?iron-ore producer around the world during annual supply discussions.
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August 6, 2026
Shipping data shows that shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and Bab-el-Mandeb?strait - the two key chokepoints for maritime traffic in the Gulf -?reduced?significantly?on?Wednesday?from?the previous?day. Shipping data from Kpler revealed that only two vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
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August 5, 2026
Yemen's Houthis, who are allied with Iran, said on Wednesday that they had launched a missile strike on a Saudi tanker near the Red Sea port of Yanbu in the Kingdom and another on a Saudi tanker in Aden's Gulf. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed either incident.
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August 5, 2026
Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic, the Energy Minister of Serbia, said on Wednesday that Serbia would make a 'part' of its sole NIS oil refinery 'available to other domestic oil firms in order to secure supplies? in August due to high demand and record low water levels of the Danube River.
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August 5, 2026
Ship-tracking data showed that the shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and Bab el-Mandeb, two key Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints was largely unchanged on Tuesday compared to the previous day. Shipping data from Kpler shows that eight vessels…
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August 5, 2026
Ship-tracking data shows that the shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb and other Middle Eastern chokepoints was little different on Tuesday compared to the previous day. Kpler's shipping data showed that eight vessels…
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August 4, 2026
According to local business associations, a strike by maritime pilots has paralyzed Argentina's ports, preventing ship movements and disrupting the trade of one of the world’s largest grain suppliers. The maritime pilots are the ones who have been on strike for more than 45 days.
