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Sources say that India allows Reliance to dock Iranian oil tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

Three industry sources confirmed that India's Shipping Ministry has given special permission to four vessels transporting Iranian oil to berth in the western port of Sikka. Emails seeking comment from the Indian oil ministry, shipping minister and Reliance were not answered.

Estonia declares that detaining Russian tankers in Baltic Sea would be too risky

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

A NATO commander warned that Estonia would not detain Russian "shadow fleet" ships in the Baltic Sea. He was concerned that if they did, Moscow might defend these vessels militarily. Britain, along with other European nations such as France…

Can US and Iran resolve their differences through talks?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

The U.S., Iran, and Pakistan are scheduled to meet for peace talks, with Pakistan mediating. However, the two sides remain deeply divided over key issues despite President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran's proposals were "a basis" for negotiations.

Sources say that India allows Reliance to dock Iranian oil tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

Three industry sources confirmed that the Indian shipping ministry had 'granted special permission' to four vessels carrying Iranian oil, as requested by Reliance Industries, to berth in the western Indian port of?Sikka. Emails seeking comment from the Indian oil ministry…

Ship tracking data shows that Iran-linked vessels are driving traffic through the Strait of Hormuz -

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

According to ship tracking data, the majority of ships that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz?in?the?past?day were connected to Iran. Other vessels are putting off making voyages despite a?two week ceasefire reached this week by?Tehran? and Washington?, data and shipping sources say.

Downing Street reports that Starmer and Trump discussed opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with the?U.S. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, spoke with?Keir Starmer on Thursday about?the necessity of a plan that would restore shipping through Strait of Hormuz as quickly as possible. Downing Street announced a ceasefire with Iran.

Can US and Iran resolve their differences through talks?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

Although President Donald Trump said that the proposals from Tehran would be a basis for negotiations, they remain deeply divided over key issues. Both sides are sticking to their competing demands to end the war. The fate of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz…

South Korean mills purchased about 90,000 tonnes of wheat from the US Wednesday, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

European traders reported on Thursday that South Korean flour mills purchased an estimated 90,000.?metric tons?of milling wheat?to be sourced from the United States in a?international?tender held on Wednesday. The purchase was higher than the earlier estimate of 50,000 tonnes.

Cargill Agri Purina, a South Korean company, has bought 68,000 tonnes of corn at a tender from traders.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

Cargill Agri Purina, a South Korean company, purchased 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in an international tender that sought up to 140,000 metric tons on Thursday. The estimated cost and freight was $272.72 per ton, plus $1.50 for each additional port unloading.

Descartes reports that US container imports fell 1% in March.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

Descartes Systems Group, a provider of supply -chain technology, said Thursday that U.S. container import volumes dropped 1.1% from the previous year in 'March. Last month, U.S. ports handled 2,353,611 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), which is the standard measure of container volume.

After ceasefire, Glencore and Taiwan refiners book tankers to fill Middle East oil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

?Commodities traders Glencore and Taiwan’s state refiner CPC chartered a vessel each to load Middle Eastern oil for Asia.?Vessels in the Gulf prepare?to leave via the Strait of Hormuz a day...after the 'ceasefire' in the U.S.Iran war. The two…

French Foreign Minister: Lebanon must be included in ceasefire agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot stated on Thursday that the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States should also cover military actions in Lebanon. He added that France had condemned Israel's "massive strikes" of Wednesday.

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 68,000 tonnes corn in a private deal on Tuesday, traders claim.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

The leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc.?purchased 68,000 metric tonnes?of animal feed corn?in a private deal on Wednesday evening without an international bid being issued, European traders reported on Thursday. The corn was reportedly purchased by NH Feed…

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 60,000 tonnes of feed wheat in a private deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

European traders reported on Thursday that the leading South Korean animal feed group, 'Nonghyup Feed Inc.' (NOFI), purchased around 60,000 metric tonnes of?animal?feed wheat as part of a private transaction late on Wednesday night without holding an international tender.

Glencore charters supertanker for Middle East oil loading, sources say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

According to LSEG and a shipping source, Glencore, a commodities trading firm, has chartered a Supertanker 'to load Middle Eastern crude oil for Asia. This is likely the first 'oil tanker destined for this route since the ceasefire of the U.S.Iran war.

South Korean milling groups buys around 50,000 tons of wheat from the US traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

European traders reported that a group of 'South Korean flour mills' bought 'an estimated 50,000 metric tons of milling wheat from the United States at an international auction on Wednesday. The purchase included?several wheat types? and all were purchased on a FOB basis.

South Korea's MFG purchases another 68,000 tonnes corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

The South Korean Major Feedmill Group (MFG), without issuing a tender internationally, purchased?68,000 tons of animal feed corn in a second?private?deal on?Wednesday. The MFG had already purchased 65,000 tons in a private deal earlier on Wednesday.

South Korea's MFG purchased 65,000 tons of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in a private deal without announcing an international tender on Wednesday. The corn was purchased at an estimated cost of $258.21 per ton, plus freight (c&f)…

South Korea's FLC purchases about 67,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought?about 67,000 tons of animal feed?from a variety of?worldwide?originations?in a Wednesday international tender, traders in Europe reported. A consignment of a cargo was purchased from the…

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 66,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

European traders reported that the Korea 'Feed Association' (KFA) purchased a?estimated 66, 000 metric tons of animal?feed corn on Wednesday in an international auction. The KFA's Incheon section purchased it in one shipment for arrival in South Korea on or around July 20.