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US issues temporary waiver on sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products at sea
The US has granted a waiver of sanctions on Russian origin crude oil and petroleum products, a week after issuing India a general licence to import Russian oil, as it bids to add stability to global energy markets
MSC signs 45-year concession in Nigeria
President Diego Aponte said the deal reaffirms MSC’s commitment in the region and will elevate Snake Island Port to a ‘major global shipping centre’
Middle East port operational update: Thursday, March 12
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted, and many shipping companies are still avoiding transits due to elevated security risks
US- and Greek-owned tankers ablaze after Iran claims ‘underwater drone’ strike in Iraqi waters
Iran strikes tankers in Iraqi waters and Maersk-operated boxship off key UAE port, dragging more Middle East Gulf states into the conflict
Middle East port operational update: Wednesday, March 11
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted, and many shipping companies are still avoiding transits due to elevated security risks
Stricken LNG carrier still afloat and drifting towards Malta
The LNG carrier was struck by a drone boat in the Mediterranean last week on its way to Suez, the Russian Transport Ministry confirmed