Abroad
China does not allow an old oil tanker from the Russian Federation to enter its port
China’s Qingdao port has stepped up inspections of old tankers. Because of this, two vessels, but one of which has Russian oil, have not been able to enter the port for a month.
Russia lost $40 billion due to oil sanctions
Due to the introduction of the oil embargo and the reduction of price caps, Russia lost $40 billion from the annual budget.
China will use the Russian port of Vladivostok for domestic trade
China will use the Russian port of Vladivostok as a transit port for domestic trade.
North Korea is buying tankers to avoid restrictions on fuel imports
North Korea has been accused of “significantly violating” restrictions on annual fuel imports. The UN found that the country accelerated the acquisition of vessels for its transportation.
Russian tankers with diesel fuel change destinations en route
Russian vessels carrying diesel fuel change destinations en route.
Cargo turnover of Russian ports increased by almost 12%
During January-April, cargo turnover of Russian seaports increased by almost 12%.
Turkey doubled Rosneft imports
In the first half of May, Turkey doubled its imports of Russian Urals oil compared to the same period in April.
Rosneft sea exports fell by another 5%
Russian sea exports of oil products fell by 5% in April compared to the previous month.
Russia wants to create a container connection with Iran
In Russia, they started building vessels for container service with Iran.
A Russian oligarch is suing the British government over the confiscation of his superyacht
Russian oligarch Sergei Naumenko is suing the UK government over the confiscation of his £38million superyacht Phi.
