https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/latest-shipping-headlinesMaritime & Shippinghttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/103026-vale-freight-fuel-hedges-cushion-impact-of-rising-shipping-costsBrazilian miner Vale SA's freight and fuel hedging strategies have protected the company from the worst impacts of higher shipping costs facing iron ore producers, CEO Gustavo Pimenta said Oct. 30. About 75% of Vale's shipping needs are covered by long-term contracts at fixed prices over the next few years, while the remaining needs will be managed through shorter-term contracts. "This structureMetals & Mining, Refined Products, Crude Oil, Maritime & Shipping, Ferrous, Diesel-Gasoil, Fuel Oil, Non-Ferrous, Dry Freight2026-10-30T19:59:27Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/shipping/103026-sinopec-expects-high-crude-shipping-costs-to-pressure-q4-refining-executivesSinopec expects international crude prices and freight rates to remain elevated in the fourth quarter, putting significant pressure on its refining business, company executives said during Sinopec's Q3 briefing conference call on Oct. 30. "We believe uncertainty remains over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while there are also no signs of easing in some other geopolitical conflicts," CFOCrude Oil, Maritime & Shipping, Refined Products, Natural Gas, Chemicals, NGLs, Wet Freight, Gasoline, Diesel-Gasoil, Jet Fuel, Naphtha, Aromatics, Olefins2026-10-30T08:45:24Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/refined-products/102926-singapore-lsfo-arbitrage-arrivals-from-europe-seen-lower-in-nov-amid-high-freightSingapore's low sulfur fuel oil arrivals from Europe are expected to fall in November as persistently high freight rates continue to shut the arbitrage window, even as the price spread between Singapore and Rotterdam remained at a record high, Asian and European trade sources said. The world's largest bunkering hub, Singapore, is now expected to receive around 1.3 million-1.5 million metric tonsMaritime & Shipping, Refined Products, Wet Freight, Fuel Oil2026-10-29T06:18:31Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/refined-products/102826-low-rhine-strains-swiss-diesel-supply-as-importers-turn-to-compulsory-stocksExtremely low Rhine water levels have tightened refined product supplies into Switzerland, forcing importers to increasingly rely on alternative transport routes and compulsory diesel stocks as barge movements remain heavily restricted, according to market participants. Barge supplies to the landlocked country have fallen to paltry levels, with one Swiss diesel and gasoil distributor reportingRefined Products, Maritime & Shipping, Crude Oil, Diesel-Gasoil2026-10-28T16:00:46Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/natural-gas/102826-european-gas-price-tops-100mwh-intraday-iceThe Dutch TTF November 2026 natural gas contract surpassed €100/megawatt-hour in intraday trading on Oct. 28, according to data from the Intercontinental Exchange. The European benchmark was trading at €100.425/MWh as of 1503 GMT, ICE data showed. Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, assessed the month-ahead TTF index at €95.83/MWh at the close on Oct. 27. The assessment has risen some 31% sinceMaritime & Shipping, Natural Gas, LNG2026-10-28T14:13:33Z