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Greek Maritime Minister Vassilis Kikilias reports that ten Greek-flagged ships are currently in the Persian Gulf amid escalating tensions, emphasizing the implications for international shipping.

The Japanese government is planning to transport approximately 10,000 nationals located in Iran and other parts of the Middle East amidst ongoing U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran.

Cuba experiences severe shortages of oil, impacting food distribution, medicine, public transport, and causing daily blackouts amid ongoing U.S. economic sanctions.

Asian governments and refineries are assessing their oil stocks and alternative transport routes due to the conflict in Iran which has disrupted critical shipping routes.

Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil transport, raising concerns about inflation and economic repercussions.

Iran's foreign minister stated that the government has no plans to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital channel for global oil and gas transport.

The article discusses the geopolitical significance of the Hormuz Strait, a crucial maritime route for global oil transport, particularly in relation to Iran's influence.

The UK maritime authority UKMTO reported receiving multiple reports regarding a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy transport, but has not confirmed these reports.

Global concern is rising as reports emerge that Iran is restricting ship movement in the critical Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transport route.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković asserts that discussions are ongoing regarding the potential transport of Russian oil by MOL through Croatia, amid varying sanctions regimes from the EU and the US.

Several large oil companies have stopped the transport of crude oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of conflict between the USA and Israel against Iran.

The EU's maritime security operation Aspides reports that Iranian Revolutionary Guard has warned vessels not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the region.

The article discusses the transport of both Ukrainian and Russian oil by the Russian pipeline company Druzhba prior to a notable attack in January.

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL Group has accused JANAF of violating EU regulations by refusing to transport Russian crude oil not covered by sanctions, leading to a governmental response from Croatian Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar.

The costs of chartering large oil tankers to transport crude oil from the Middle East to Asia have surged above $200,000 for the first time since 2020 due to escalating risks in the region.

Greek shipowners are at the forefront of a surge in supertanker charter rates, breaking the $200,000 per day threshold for the first time.

Two Russian security personnel were found aboard a tanker seized by France, which is linked to Russia's oil transport operations amid sanctions.

President Zelensky announced new sanctions on Russian oil transport vessels as part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to hinder Russia's war financing.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine if Russian oil transport through the Druzhba pipeline does not resume by Monday.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatens to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine over a dispute regarding Russian oil transport via the Druzhba pipeline.

Ukraine has proposed the Odesa-Brody pipeline as an alternative oil transport route to the EU in light of damage to the Druzhba pipeline from Russian attacks.

Croatia has refused to allow the transit of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia due to various reasons, including compliance with EU regulations.

Croatian Minister Tomislav Šušnjar has rejected Hungary's request to transport Russian oil through the Adriatic Pipeline, citing adherence to EU sanctions amid Hungarian allegations of hypocritical double standards.

Hungary is conditioning the resumption of diesel exports to Ukraine on the country restarting oil transport through the Druzhba pipeline, while Slovakia secures oil supplies from various international sources.

Oil prices increased on Tuesday following reports of Iran temporarily closing part of the crucial oil transport route, the Hormuz Strait, due to military exercises.

A Moldovan national was detained in Poland after attempting to halt a freight train carrying oil to Ukraine, potentially endangering its safe travel.

Croatia has declined to transport Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia after their request, citing concerns about fuel supply disruptions due to halted flows via Ukraine.

A study by Finnish broadcaster Yle has revealed that vessels in the Russian shadow fleet are falsifying their flag state to transport oil, circumventing sanctions from the EU, UK, and US.

The US military has intercepted an oil tanker, the Veronica III, for attempting to transport Venezuelan oil, defying sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.

Hungary has officially requested Croatia to ensure the transport of Russian oil through the Adria pipeline amidst challenges in supply due to the conflict in Ukraine.

Hungary and Slovakia have asked Croatia for permission to transport Russian oil through the Adriatic pipeline.

Budapest has sought Croatia's permission to facilitate the transport of Russian oil into Hungary amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

A comprehensive investigation reveals that numerous Russian ghost ships are transporting oil in the Baltic Sea under fraudulent flags.

The article discusses the historical context of piracy and its modern-day implications, highlighting how tankers are evading sanctions by sailing under false flags.

The European Union is preparing a significant intervention in the Russian oil transport market by planning to replace the price cap with a complete prohibition on shipping services for Russian crude oil.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted sanctions against companies that support Russia's tanker fleet and transport sanctioned oil, aligning with EU policies.

The U.S. intervention in Venezuela has caused significant disruption in the shipping market, with rising oil transport prices reaching their highest levels in nearly two years due to increased anticipated oil exports to the United States.

Kazakhstan has urged the US and Europe to assist in ensuring oil transport security following drone attacks on tankers headed to a Black Sea terminal on the Russian coast, which manages 1% of global supply.

The transport of crude oil through the Adriatic pipeline (JANAF) to the oil refinery in Pančevo has resumed after a nearly 100-day hiatus, with the first delivery arriving today.

The US military seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker ‘Marinera’ in the North Atlantic over alleged violations of US sanctions, according to Russia's Transport Ministry.

The article discusses the functioning of shadow fleets and reports on the U.S. government seizing two oil tankers linked to these fleets.

The United States has confiscated two oil tankers, reflecting ongoing tensions over maritime oil transport regulations.

The Russian Transport Ministry reported that the US military captured the oil tanker 'Marinera' for alleged violations of US sanctions, claiming the interception occurred outside any nation's territorial waters.

The JANAF management announced the resumption of crude oil transport after a three-month halt, with licenses obtained for operations in Kazakhstan following U.S. sanctions affecting NIS.

JANAF's head confirmed the resumption of crude oil transport after obtaining necessary licenses, amidst complex sanctions on NIS since February 2025.

JANAF d.d. has received a license from the Croatian government allowing participation in oil transport activities until January 23, 2026, to fulfill a transportation contract with NIS a.d.

The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has granted JANAF a license to continue oil transport to Serbia's Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) until January 23, 2026, exclusively allowing non-Russian oil supply.