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February 26, 2026
CMB Tech reported fourth-quarter earnings that were above market expectations on Thursday, as a robust tanker and dry bulk markets allowed the Belgian Shipping Group to secure charters and sell older ships at high prices. EBITDA (earnings before 'interest…
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February 25, 2026
Ireland plans to increase radar and subsea monitoring capabilities, and work more closely with NATO members in the face of hybrid threats arising from the North Atlantic. This was revealed by the country on Wednesday as part of its first maritime strategy.
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February 25, 2026
Algeria's state grain agency OAIC reportedly purchased?600,000.00 metric tons milling wheat during a tender that closed on?Tuesday. Negotiations continued on Wednesday. Traders said that the purchase price was between $259 and 260 per ton, including freight (c&f).
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February 25, 2026
A source familiar with these data said on Wednesday that Kazakhstan's oil production and gas condensate increased sharply in the first two weeks of February. It reached a record 1.8 million barrels per day compared to 1.27 million in January.
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February 25, 2026
Richard Liu, founder of Chinese online giant JD.com has launched Sea Expandary as an independent yacht brand. The goal is to build "100% green yachts" that are affordable for 'ordinary families. Liu said he would invest 5 billion yuan (690 million…
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February 25, 2026
Iberdrola's chief expects the company to ask for a similar extension of the life of all nuclear reactors in Spain, following a request made previously for the Almaraz plant. The debate about nuclear power in Spain was re-ignited by a major blackout that occurred in April.
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February 25, 2026
The UAC farmers' union said that the indicative export prices for Ukraine’s 2026 rapeseed crop?have increased to $530-$540 a tonne CPT July-August from $510-$520 reported a month earlier. Ukraine, one of the largest European exporters and growers of rapeseed…
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February 25, 2026
European traders reported that the Taiwanese MFIG buying group?bought 65,000 metric tonnes?of animal feed?corn expected to be sourced -from the United 'States? in a?international?tender _on Wednesday. They said that the yellow corn was bought…
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February 25, 2026
Leonardo, the Italian defence group, posted a '2025 result that was above its financial targets. It also saw a significant improvement in its debt and an increase in key indicators. New orders increased 14.5% on an annual basis to 23.8 billion euros ($28.09billion)…
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February 24, 2026
Four sources and shipping data indicate that buyers and trading houses of Venezuelan oil chartered the very large crude carriers to export the South American nation?since the Caracas-Washington deal was signed. This move will boost deliveries to India.
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February 24, 2026
Traders in Europe reported that Algeria's OAIC, the state grains agency, bought milling wheat amidst an international tender which closed on Tuesday. They reported that purchases were between $259 and $250 per metric ton with cost and freight included.
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February 24, 2026
The Danish defence ministry announced on Tuesday that Ukrainian drone manufacturer 'Skyfall' is in discussions with the country about becoming the'second defence firm from the war-torn nation to set up production on Danish soil. The firm stated…
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February 24, 2026
The demand for its customs brokerage services helped Expeditors international of Washington to report a profit and revenue in the fourth quarter that exceeded Wall Street expectations. Customs-related activities have increased as a result of President Donald Trump's new trade policies.
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February 24, 2026
Italian yacht manufacturer Ferretti announced a 6.7% increase in its core profit for the full year, as well as a 47% jump in orders of made-to measure?yachts. Last year, adjusted?earnings prior to interest, taxes and depreciation (EBITDA), a measure of earnings before interest…
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February 24, 2026
?European Traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought a?milling?wheat in an international tender? which closed?? on Tuesday. They said that the initial cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs, was $257, $259, and $260.
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February 24, 2026
Sources and data indicate that trading houses and buyers of Venezuelan oil chartered the very large crude carriers to export from the South American nation since the Caracas-Washington deal was signed. This is expected to increase shipments to India and speed up the process starting in March.
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February 24, 2026
The Pentagon announced?on Tuesday that U.S. forces had intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean, after tracing it from Caribbean waters. This was the third interdiction of this kind in the region. Washington has stepped up its blockade of vessels going to or from Venezuela…
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February 24, 2026
The largest refinery in Romania,?Petromidia?, located on the Black Sea, will close in March for a scheduled review, according to its owner. This could result, among other things, in a reduction of fuel supplies and an increase in prices. Rompetrol Rafinare is the owner of the refinery.
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February 24, 2026
A major military conflict between the U.S., Iran and other Middle Eastern countries could cause a disruption of oil supplies in the region. It could be that the vast oil reserves held by both the U.S.A. and China are crucial in controlling it.
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February 24, 2026
Industry sources claim that the cost of shipping crude oil has risen?to its highest level in six years. This is due to a surge of crude exports out of the Middle East, as traders rush to book charters before a possible conflict between the U.S.
