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U.S. considers easing sanctions on “shadow fleet” to lower shipping costs

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The U.S. government is considering easing sanctions on vessels belonging to the so-called “ghost fleet” or “shadow fleet,” which have transported oil and petroleum products from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, in an effort to reduce global shipping rates. President Donald Trump’s administration aims to reduce distribution disruptions caused by record-high maritime freight […]

Pequiven exports 30,000 tons of fertilizers to the U.S.

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Petroquímica de Venezuela (Pequiven) completed the export of 30,000 metric tons of fertilizers to the United States through XTS Commodities, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Xtellus Partners, according to John Barrett, the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Caracas. “It was excellent to see the export of 30,000 metric tons of Pequiven fertilizers to the […]