In a move that has heightened tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, Iranian authorities have seized a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on suspicion of fuel smuggling. The […]
Sanctions don’t work as intended – Irina Slav – and boy is she right as usual. President Trump is about to step into a pile of Tariff-poo, and that is a technical term. His advisors […]
As the global energy market navigates geopolitical tensions, Russia’s crude oil shipments have shown a notable rebound in recent weeks, even as the shadow of potential new U.S. sanctions looms large. With President Donald Trump […]
In an escalating diplomatic standoff amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, the United States has issued a stern warning to Iraq over its alleged involvement in facilitating the smuggling of Iranian oil. This comes […]
The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Thursday that three more Filipino seafarers from the attacked and sunken vessel Eternity C have been rescued in the Red Sea, bringing the total number of […]
While the Red Sea has roared back to the front pages of the shipping press this week, and the Black Sea remains blighted by war, one other chokepoint that has caused supply chain chaos in […]
The global shipping industry has been rocked by two deadly attacks this week in the Red Sea, with Yemen’s Houthi rebels launching their most violent maritime campaign since early 2024, killing at least three seafarers, […]
The United States has imposed a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors, escalating its “maximum pressure” campaign to curb Tehran’s oil exports and nuclear ambitions. These measures, announced in recent months […]
In a bold statement that underscores Europe’s shifting energy landscape, Patrick Pouyanne, CEO of TotalEnergies SE, declared that Europe is well-positioned to withstand a proposed ban on Russian gas imports by 2028. Speaking at an […]
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s illicit oil trade, specifically focusing on its elusive “dark fleet” network, a shadowy system of vessels and operators that smuggle Iranian oil […]
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