Maritime Risk
Hormuz VLCC crossings rise to six as tanker security risks persist
Tanker movements continued through Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab as maritime authorities reported attacks and a disabled vessel.
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Tankers & Dry Bulk
Russian diesel flows to US could shift Atlantic MR tanker demand
Xclusiv says a proposed November shipment programme could support product tanker employment, but Russian export capacity and cargo substitution remain key uncertainties.
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Trading & Policy
Alkavex targets African steel demand as Chinese exports reshape pricing
Alkagesta says its steel trading business is prioritising African growth while managing financing, freight and trade-policy risks.
Newsdesk2 min readPress release
Maritime Risk
Hormuz tanker attacks expose gaps in shipboard emergency planning
Record attacks and oil pollution off the UAE are raising questions about merchant ships’ ability to manage simultaneous fire, flooding and power failure.
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Maritime Risk
Battery-electric ferry China Zorrilla starts River Plate service
Buquebus’s new ferry links Argentina and Uruguay using battery propulsion and dedicated charging facilities at both terminals.
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VakıfBank secures €200mn ING facility with 95% Sace guarantee
The 10-year financing will support Turkish customers buying Italian goods and services, with more than 100 Italian exporters expected to benefit.
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Trade Finance
Oddo BHF plans trade finance exit through sale to Bred Banque Populaire
The proposed sale would expand Bred’s German corporate banking presence, though its approach to Oddo BHF’s frontier-market business remains unclear.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Alkavex visits Chinese steel corridor to develop African supply trade
Alkagesta says its majority-owned steel venture met manufacturers and trading businesses in Tangshan and Tianjin as part of its China sourcing activities.
Newsdesk20 October 2026Press release
Finastra launches standalone SBLC processing service for US banks
The cloud-based StandbyX service targets regional and mid-sized lenders that do not need a full trade finance platform.
Newsdesk20 October 2026Aggregated
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Hormuz VLCC crossings rise to six as tanker security risks persist
Tanker movements continued through Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab as maritime authorities reported attacks and a disabled vessel.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Maritime Risk
Hormuz tanker attacks expose gaps in shipboard emergency planning
Record attacks and oil pollution off the UAE are raising questions about merchant ships’ ability to manage simultaneous fire, flooding and power failure.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Battery-electric ferry China Zorrilla starts River Plate service
Buquebus’s new ferry links Argentina and Uruguay using battery propulsion and dedicated charging facilities at both terminals.
Newsdesk26 October 2026Aggregated
UK factory growth accelerates as shipping delays and input costs mount
October’s preliminary manufacturing survey showed stronger output and orders alongside longer supplier lead times and rising energy, materials and transport costs.
Newsdesk24 October 2026Aggregated
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Russian diesel flows to US could shift Atlantic MR tanker demand
Xclusiv says a proposed November shipment programme could support product tanker employment, but Russian export capacity and cargo substitution remain key uncertainties.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Trading & Policy
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Trading & Policy
Alkavex targets African steel demand as Chinese exports reshape pricing
Alkagesta says its steel trading business is prioritising African growth while managing financing, freight and trade-policy risks.
Newsdesk2 min readPress release
Trading & Policy
US seafood strategy targets fleet finance and tougher import enforcement
The administration plans to use existing financing programmes and regulatory changes to attract private investment in fishing vessels and shoreside infrastructure.
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Rhine restrictions tighten inland gasoil supply as European stocks lag
Alkagesta’s October outlook links constrained barge deliveries and depleted inventories to firmer physical gasoil premiums and higher freight costs.
Newsdesk23 October 2026Press release
Alkagesta reports Prague fertiliser talks on carbon rules and supply risks
The company’s account of the Argus Fertilizer Europe Conference highlights carbon regulation, energy volatility and changing European sourcing patterns.
Newsdesk22 October 2026Press release
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Alkavex targets African steel demand as Chinese exports reshape pricing
Alkagesta says its steel trading business is prioritising African growth while managing financing, freight and trade-policy risks.
Newsdesk27 October 2026Press release
Rhine restrictions tighten inland gasoil supply as European stocks lag
Alkagesta’s October outlook links constrained barge deliveries and depleted inventories to firmer physical gasoil premiums and higher freight costs.
Newsdesk23 October 2026Press release
Alkagesta reports Prague fertiliser talks on carbon rules and supply risks
The company’s account of the Argus Fertilizer Europe Conference highlights carbon regulation, energy volatility and changing European sourcing patterns.
Newsdesk22 October 2026Press release
Alkagesta agrees Energy Petrol acquisition in first move into vessel ownership
The Turkish marine fuel distribution deal includes eight vessels and has received approval from Turkey’s antitrust watchdog, according to Alkagesta.
Newsdesk22 October 2026Press release
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