Russia’s oil exports rose to a five-month high while US-initiated talks aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict drag on.
https://gcaptain.com/russian-crude-flows-hit-five-month-high-while-peace-talks-drag/
Russia
Statement re: Black Sea ceasefire
After today’s announcement from the White House that both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to ensure safe passage for commercial shipping and stop military strikes in the Black Sea, please find reaction below from Deborah Layde, chief executive of The Seafarers’ Charity.
Deborah Layde, chief executive of The Seafarers’ Charity, commented:
“We welcome today’s announcement of an end to military strikes in the Black Sea. But we must remember that seafarers are not political pawns. All...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/25/statement-re-black-sea-ceasefire/
Second Sanctioned Tanker Offloads Russian Arctic Crude Oil in Syria
Syria has received another 100,000 tons of Arctic crude following last week’s initial Russian delivery. The 106,061-dwt Aframax tanker Sakina offloaded at Baniyas port on March 25, according to Syrian news agency reports.
https://gcaptain.com/second-sanctioned-tanker-offloads-russian-arctic-crude-oil-in-syria/
Chinese NewNew Shipping Line To Expand Arctic Container Service After Profitable 2024 Operation
Chinese box carrier NewNew Shipping Line has announced the expansion of its Arctic service for 2025. At the first-ever Russian-Chinese logistics conference “#Containers” held in Moscow last week, NewNew Shipping…
Germany Confiscates Tanker Belonging to Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’
Germany has confiscated a decrepit tanker found adrift off its northern coast in January that is believed to be part of a shadow fleet used by Russia to circumvent oil sanctions, the Spiegel news magazine reported on Friday, citing security sources.
https://gcaptain.com/germany-confiscates-tanker-belonging-to-russian-shadow-fleet/
Russia and US to Discuss Black Sea Shipping on Monday
Russian and U.S. experts will discuss ways to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea at talks on a possible Ukrainian peace settlement in Riyadh on Monday, the Kremlin said.
https://gcaptain.com/russia-and-us-to-discuss-black-sea-shipping-on-monday/
Photos: Royal Navy Shadows Russian Task Force Carrying Cargo from Syria
The Royal Navy, along with NATO allies, conducted a coordinated operation to monitor a Russian naval task group transporting cargo from Syria through UK territorial waters in the English Channel….
https://gcaptain.com/photos-royal-navy-shadows-russian-task-force-carrying-cargo-from-syria/
Russian Oil Cargo Transferred From Sanctioned Tankers Discharged Into China, Data Shows
A ship carrying Russian crude transferred from three smaller tankers that are under U.S. sanctions unloaded last week at a Chinese port, shiptracking data shows, ending an unusual month-long voyage highlighting the efforts of producers and traders to keep Moscow’s oil flowing despite tightened...