https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/shippingSubscribe to the latest shipping news from S&P Global Energy RSS Feed to get timely updates on current issues in the energy industry.Maritime & Shippinghttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/110326-indias-crude-imports-hit-record-high-in-oct-as-refiners-stock-up-for-festivals-product-exportsCrude imports by Indian refiners rose to an all-time high of 5.54 million b/d in October, as refiners capitalized on improved availability to build supplies ahead of festival demand, while processing higher volumes to produce additional middle distillates for international markets facing supply tightness, industry sources and analysts said Nov. 3. Domestic-bound crude imports in October were up 9%Refined Products, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Maritime & Shipping2026-11-03T07:18:37Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/refined-products/110226-european-naphtha-price-climbs-to-multi-month-highs-in-unstable-marketEuropean naphtha values surged in October, cementing prices at elevated levels toward the close of a year dominated by geopolitical pressure and uncertainty. Spot naphtha CIF NWE cargoes averaged $926.14/mt across October, up 9.8% month-over-month and 75.44% from October 2025 according to Platts, part of S&P Global Energy. Values peaked at $1,005/mt on Oct. 30, its highest level since April 7.Refined Products, Maritime & Shipping, Chemicals, NGLs, Agriculture, Naphtha, Gasoline, Biofuels2026-11-02T20:17:34Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/110226-european-wheat-prices-fall-as-weak-demand-drives-competition-for-buyersEuropean wheat prices dropped as weak demand intensified competition among sellers, while Black Sea shipments remained low due to ongoing disruptions. The Platts wheat benchmark, the Milling Wheat Marker for FOB Black Sea ports, averaged $202.59/metric ton in October, down from $211.73/mt in September as buyers continued to avoid deep-sea ports. Russia's wheat exports reached 9 million mt fromAgriculture, Maritime & Shipping, Grains2026-11-02T18:05:13Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/shipping/110226-hormuz-oct-crossings-at-3-month-high-despite-attacks-red-sea-traffic-also-risesStrait of Hormuz shipping traffic rose to its highest monthly level since July in October, supported by stronger dry-bulk and LNG movements despite a decline in VLCC traffic and mounting regional threats, S&P Global Commodities at Sea data showed Nov. 2. The rise came amid an "increasingly volatile" operating environment at Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, with "reported projectile strikes,Maritime & Shipping, Refined Products, LNG, Crude Oil, Chemicals, Natural Gas, Wet Freight, LPG, Dry Freight2026-11-02T17:49:26Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/110226-sanctioned-tankers-lift-russias-nsr-oil-exports-to-new-record-casRussia has lifted its oil exports via the Northern Sea Route to a new high this year, with sanctioned tankers continuing to play a dominant role in the emerging Arctic trade. During the NSR's navigational season in 2026, 13.2 million barrels of crude and petroleum products were loaded from Russian ports for shipments to Asia, compared with the previous record of 12.2 million barrels in 2025, andCrude Oil, Maritime & Shipping, Refined Products, Wet Freight, Fuel Oil2026-11-02T17:38:22Z