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Trump Moves to Choke Off Iran’s Oil Exports with ‘Maximum Pressure’
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February 4, 2025
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Trump Moves to Choke Off Iran’s Oil Exports with ‘Maximum Pressure’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday plans to restore his "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran in an effort to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and drive its oil exports down to zero, a U.S. official said.
US Sanctions Bite With Russia’s Crude Exports Facing Delays Offloading
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February 4, 2025
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US Sanctions Bite With Russia’s Crude Exports Facing Delays Offloading

Russia’s crude exports have yet to be curtailed by the latest US sanctions to target its oil, with flows broadly stable. But while loading cargoes onto tankers is one thing, getting them off is another — and signs are emerging that the curbs are stalling the completion of shipments.
China Launches Limited Tariffs After Trump Imposes Sweeping New Levies
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February 4, 2025
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China Launches Limited Tariffs After Trump Imposes Sweeping New Levies

China imposed targeted tariffs on U.S. imports on Tuesday and put several companies, including Google, on notice for possible sanctions, in a measured response to the sweeping duties on Chinese imports imposed by President Donald Trump.
Enterprise Products’ SPOT Oil Export Project Faces Uncertain Future Due to Low Customer Interest
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February 4, 2025
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Enterprise Products’ SPOT Oil Export Project Faces Uncertain Future Due to Low Customer Interest

Enterprise Products Partners announced today that its Sea Port Oil Terminal (SPOT) project lacks sufficient customer interest to move forward with commercialization, casting doubt on the future of what was...
Under U.S. Scrutiny, Panama Weighs Future of Chinese Port Concessions
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February 4, 2025
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Under U.S. Scrutiny, Panama Weighs Future of Chinese Port Concessions

Panama is weighing whether to cancel its contract with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports near the Panama Canal, according to people with knowledge of the situation, a potential concession to defuse President Donald Trump’s threats about countering China’s influence around the key waterway.
Oil Tanker Attacked Last Year Crosses Red Sea as Houthi Ceasefire Holds
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February 4, 2025
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Oil Tanker Attacked Last Year Crosses Red Sea as Houthi Ceasefire Holds

Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker Chrysalis, which was attacked by Yemen's Houthis last year, sailed through the Red Sea this week, the Suez Canal said on Monday, in one of the first voyages since the militia announced a halt in attacks on ships not linked to Israel.
Moody’s: Trump Tariffs Threaten Major Supply Chain Disruptions Across Key Industries
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February 3, 2025
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Moody’s: Trump Tariffs Threaten Major Supply Chain Disruptions Across Key Industries

Global trade uncertainty is forcing U.S. companies to urgently reassess their supply chain strategies as new tariffs threaten major disruptions across multiple sectors. According to John Donigian, Moody’s Senior Director...
Panama Drops China’s Belt and Road in Nod to U.S. Pressure
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February 3, 2025
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Panama Drops China’s Belt and Road in Nod to U.S. Pressure

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday welcomed Panama's decision to let its participation in China's global infrastructure plan expire, calling the move "a great step forward" for its ties with the United States.
Ship New to Russia Oil Trade Docks at Port Shaken by Sanctions
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February 3, 2025
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Ship New to Russia Oil Trade Docks at Port Shaken by Sanctions

A tanker new to the Russian oil trade docked at the Pacific port of Kozmino over the weekend, as merchants seek to rebuild disrupted supply chains following broad US sanctions last month.
Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders Show Strong Momentum in Maritime Industry, DNV Reports
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February 3, 2025
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Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders Show Strong Momentum in Maritime Industry, DNV Reports

The maritime industry continues its steady shift toward alternative fuels, with 12 new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels placed in January 2025, all in the container segment, according to DNV's Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform.
Trump’s Trade War Redux Provokes Sharp Industry Response, While China ‘Breathes Sigh of Relief’
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February 3, 2025
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Trump’s Trade War Redux Provokes Sharp Industry Response, While China ‘Breathes Sigh of Relief’

Warnings of recession greeted the imposition of sweeping tariffs against the US’s three biggest trading partners on Saturday.
Rubio Calls Chinese Presence at Panama Canal ‘Unacceptable’
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February 2, 2025
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Rubio Calls Chinese Presence at Panama Canal ‘Unacceptable’

By Simon Lewis and Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY, Feb 2 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday warned Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino that Washington will “take measures necessary”...