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Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports increased by 2.7% in the first half of the year, reaching 16.79 million metric tons, according to Kommersant, as quoted by Reuters. However, future export volumes are expected to decline due to potential maintenance at the Sakhalin 2 facility.

Kpler, the premier source for global trade intelligence, is embarking on its first Posidonia participation following last year's acquisition of Greek maritime tech company MarineTraffic, the world's leading ship-tracking intelligence platform.

In a significant move reflecting shifting dynamics in global oil trade, Turkey's Dortyol terminal, a key Mediterranean oil hub, has announced its decision to cease accepting Russian oil imports. This decision comes in response to mounting pressure from US sanctions and signals a notable departure from Turkey's recent reliance on Russian crude.