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EU sanctions companies and individuals who move Russian oil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 15, 2025

According to a EU official and its Official Journal, the 'European Union' has adopted sanctions against companies and individuals accused of operating Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers in order to circumvent Western sanctions. The sanctions are aimed at nine "enablers" of the shadow fleet.

Documents in court show that the US seized a tanker near Venezuela as soon as the warrant was about to expire.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 12, 2025

According to a document that was unveiled on Friday, the U.S. Government seized the M/T Skipper on Wednesday as a warrant signed by a judge was about to expire. The warrant was signed on November 26 by U.S. Magistrate Zia Faruqui, and gave the Trump Administration until December 10…

Sources say that the Supertanker Skipper, seized by US near Venezuela and headed to Houston.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 12, 2025

Two sources confirmed on Friday that the oil'supertanker Skipper', which was seized this week by the U.S. near Venezuela as part of a pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro is headed to Houston. According to?TankerTrackers.com's analysis of satellite images…

Data shows that Russia's fuel exports by sea fell slightly in November.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 12, 2025

Data from industry sources showed that Russia's seaborne exports of oil products in November fell by 0.8% compared to October, at 7,494 million metric tons. The impact of drone strikes?on the energy infrastructure has been offset by a certain…

Tunisia purchases soft wheat, durum, and feed barley at tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 11, 2025

European traders reported that Tunisia's grain agency purchased approximately 125,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat and about 100,000 tons durum in an international bid for the same amount on Thursday. The purchases were all made on a per ton basis, including freight.

Tunisia purchases soft wheat, durum, and feed barley at tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 11, 2025

European traders said that Tunisia’s state grains agency allegedly purchased 125,000 metric tons of soft wheat, 100,000 tons durum, and 125,000 tons animal feed barley at an international tender on Thursday. Soft wheat?was believed to have been purchased at the lowest price of $255.77 per ton…

Tunisia receives offers for 125,000 tons of soft wheat tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 11, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders suggest that the lowest price offered at Thursday's international tender for 125,000 metric tonnes of soft?wheat from Tunisia was $255.77 per ton, including freight and cost. They said that the lowest wheat offer…

Taiwan's MFIG purchases about 65,000 tonnes corn from US traders, say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 11, 2025

European traders reported that Taiwan's MFIG buying group purchased about 65,000 metric tonnes?of animal feeding corn, which was expected to come from?the United States?in an international tender?on a Thursday. They said that the yellow corn was bought at a premium estimated to be 202.79 U.S.

Officials in the US claim that Trump administration has seized an oil tanker near Venezuela's coast.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

Two?U.S. officials confirmed on Wednesday that the administration of U.S. president Donald Trump has seized a?oil?tanker? off the coasts of Venezuela. Officials told reporters on Wednesday. The move comes amid a massive U.S. build-up of military forces in the region.

Jordan purchases 120,000 metric tonnes feed barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

European traders claim that Jordan's state grain purchaser bought about 120,000 tons animal feed barley in an international tender Wednesday, which sought the same volume. In two consignments of 60,000 tons, the total cost was estimated at $272.75 per ton.

Tunisia offers tenders on 125,000 tonnes of soft wheat, 100,000 tonnes durum and 125,000 metric tons of barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Tunisia’s state grain agency had?issued a tender for the purchase of 125,000 metric tonnes of soft?milling?wheat, 100,000 tons durum wheat, and 125,000 tons feed barley. Origin was optional. The goal is to ship all grains by 2026.

Bousso: Trump won't make Venezuela's OPEC member a battlefield.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

Venezuela will likely retain its seat within OPEC, even if U.S. president Donald Trump succeeds in forcing a government change in the oil-rich nation. The U.S. wants to bolster their alliance with the cartel while they?expand their own sphere of influences. The U.S.

Jordanian traders report that the country has issued a tender for up to 120,000 tons of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

European traders said that Jordan's state grain buyer issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat. The origins can be optional, they added. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is December 16.

Bousso: Trump won't make Venezuela's OPEC member a battlefield.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

Venezuela will likely retain its seat in OPEC, even if U.S. president Donald Trump succeeds in forcing a change in government in the oil rich country. The U.S. wants to strengthen its alliance with the cartel while expanding its own sphere?of?influence. The U.S.

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

Jordan's state grain?buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes?of hard-milling wheat to?be sourced?from optional origins on Tuesday, according to traders. They said that it was purchased from the Bulgarian trading company?Buildcom for an estimated cost of $263 per ton and freight included (c&f)…

Descartes Systems reports that US container imports dropped 7.8% in November due to a slump in China's demand.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

According to a supply chain technology company, Descartes Systems Group, U.S. containers imports dropped 7.8% from November of last year due to a soft 'demand for goods coming from China' and one fewer day in the 'Thanksgiving holiday month.

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 132,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

European traders reported that the Korea Feed Association in South Korea purchased an estimated 132,000 tons of animal feed corn at a?international auction on Tuesday, which sought up to 136,000 tonnes. The KFA Incheon Section purchased it in two consignments.

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 132,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, the Korea Feed Association (KFA), in South Korea, purchased approximately 132,000 metric tons of animal food - corn - at a price that was up to 136,000 tonnes. The KFA Incheon section purchased it in two consignments.

China's crude oil imports in November reached the highest level daily for 27 months

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 8, 2025

China's crude imports increased by 4.88% from a year ago, according to government data released Monday. Daily import volumes reached their highest level since August 20,23. According to the General Administration of Customs, the world's biggest…

The ban on Russian oil tankers by the G7 shows teeth but its bite is not certain: Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 7, 2025

The G7 plan to ban tankers from transporting Russian oil raises the stakes in the West-Moscow economic standoff, but whether governments ratchet sanctions up on those who skirt the sanctions will determine the final outcome. The West will need to move quickly…

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