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Top Ships Inc. said it had identified unusual trading in its NYSE American‑listed common stock during late trading on 21 September and early trading on 22 September 2026 and has issued a response, a report published on 22 September 2026 states.
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Top Ships Inc. said it had identified unusual trading in its NYSE American‑listed common stock during late trading on 21 September and early trading on 22 September 2026 and has issued a response, a report published on 22 September 2026 states.
MarineLink reports that Vitol and Trafigura have sought deeper price concessions on Venezuelan crude after rising freight rates shrank trading margins, citing five sources.
Riyadh has rejected an Iraqi accusation that it purchased 25 oil tankers, a claim Baghdad said had contributed to higher freight costs for Iraqi crude, MarineLink reported on 22 September 2026.
reports reports that Maersks suspected drive for more than 40 very large containerships has triggered direct competition between South Korean and Chinese shipyards.
Data from Signal Ocean, reported by MarineLink on 22 September 2026, show Caribbean Basin crude shipments higher by 234 million barrels year-on-year, the equivalent of about 880,000 barrels per day and a 45% increase versus 2025.
The Baltic Dry Index increased by 33 points to reach 3,432 on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, according to a report by reports. The London-based Baltic Exchange compiles the index from a daily survey of agents and the figure covers prices for dry bulk cargoes including coal, grain and iron ore.
Crude slipped to its lowest level in two weeks on Tuesday after reports that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and Saudi Arabia would resume exports from Yanbu, easing immediate supply worries.
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