So far, we’ve gotten into:
1. The oil-tanker escort business
2. The shipping-insurance business
3. The militia-arms and finance business
And it’s only Tuesday.
1. The oil-tanker escort business
2. The shipping-insurance business
3. The militia-arms and finance business
And it’s only Tuesday.
March 3, 2026 at 7:51 PM
So far, we’ve gotten into:
1. The oil-tanker escort business
2. The shipping-insurance business
3. The militia-arms and finance business
And it’s only Tuesday.
1. The oil-tanker escort business
2. The shipping-insurance business
3. The militia-arms and finance business
And it’s only Tuesday.
Here goes another $20 billion of your tax dollars, underwriting oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/i...
www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/i...
Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
The insurance giant will work with the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. to help backstop shipping.
www.cnbc.com
March 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Here goes another $20 billion of your tax dollars, underwriting oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/i...
www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/i...
‼️ Russia: The government *may* allocate 6 billion rubles to Russian Railways to help finance the discount on coal shipping.
www.kommersant.ru/doc/7799368
www.kommersant.ru/doc/7799368
June 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM
‼️ Russia: The government *may* allocate 6 billion rubles to Russian Railways to help finance the discount on coal shipping.
www.kommersant.ru/doc/7799368
www.kommersant.ru/doc/7799368
Trump: "I have ordered the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade through Gulf. This will be available to all Shipping Lines. If necessary, the Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait"
March 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Trump: "I have ordered the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade through Gulf. This will be available to all Shipping Lines. If necessary, the Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait"
The problem is that part of those measures included discounts on shipping from Russian Railways, and the Minister Of Finance said that the government didn’t have the money reimburse those reduced shipping costs, so Russia Railways just has to eat the costs
June 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
The problem is that part of those measures included discounts on shipping from Russian Railways, and the Minister Of Finance said that the government didn’t have the money reimburse those reduced shipping costs, so Russia Railways just has to eat the costs
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I can't get over this. Other countries do not pay tariffs. They are a duty, or tax, imposed on the importer. You are not collecting "export taxes" from other countries for shipping goods to you
April 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I can't get over this. Other countries do not pay tariffs. They are a duty, or tax, imposed on the importer. You are not collecting "export taxes" from other countries for shipping goods to you
Germany has replaced the crew on the tanker Eventin, which is part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” and taken control of the ship’s cargo.
This information was officially confirmed by the German Finance Ministry
en.usm.media/germany-conf...
This information was officially confirmed by the German Finance Ministry
en.usm.media/germany-conf...
Germany confirms seizure of Russian "shadow fleet" tanker | Ukrainian and World Shipping News - Ukrainian Shipping Magazine - Ukrainian and World Shipping News
Germany has replaced the crew on the tanker Eventin, which is part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” and taken control of the ship’s cargo.
en.usm.media
March 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Germany has replaced the crew on the tanker Eventin, which is part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” and taken control of the ship’s cargo.
This information was officially confirmed by the German Finance Ministry
en.usm.media/germany-conf...
This information was officially confirmed by the German Finance Ministry
en.usm.media/germany-conf...
Trump says US will use the Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance for maritime trade in the Gulf, with possible US Navy escorts through Strait of Hormuz.
Companies would pay insurance premiums to US — effectively making DC financial backstop for global energy shipping.
Companies would pay insurance premiums to US — effectively making DC financial backstop for global energy shipping.
March 3, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Trump says US will use the Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance for maritime trade in the Gulf, with possible US Navy escorts through Strait of Hormuz.
Companies would pay insurance premiums to US — effectively making DC financial backstop for global energy shipping.
Companies would pay insurance premiums to US — effectively making DC financial backstop for global energy shipping.
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The UK has sanctioned a British shipping finance veteran for his role in buying tankers that ended up in the russian shadow fleet.
The blacklisting of john ormerod, 74, is the first time a British person or business has been targeted over the sale of ships that have since hauled russian oil.
The blacklisting of john ormerod, 74, is the first time a British person or business has been targeted over the sale of ships that have since hauled russian oil.
UK blacklists ship finance veteran involved in Russia shadow fleet S&P deals
British government also targets Russian captains and 18 ships in new round of sanctions
www.tradewindsnews.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The UK has sanctioned a British shipping finance veteran for his role in buying tankers that ended up in the russian shadow fleet.
The blacklisting of john ormerod, 74, is the first time a British person or business has been targeted over the sale of ships that have since hauled russian oil.
The blacklisting of john ormerod, 74, is the first time a British person or business has been targeted over the sale of ships that have since hauled russian oil.
🇺🇸🇺🇦 Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor:
Putin funds his war by selling oil/gas via a shadow fleet of old tankers that evades sanctions, shipping to India and China.
Trump has shown he can crack down on this fleet - that would hurt Russia's ability to finance the war.
Putin funds his war by selling oil/gas via a shadow fleet of old tankers that evades sanctions, shipping to India and China.
Trump has shown he can crack down on this fleet - that would hurt Russia's ability to finance the war.
February 20, 2026 at 6:21 PM
🇺🇸🇺🇦 Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor:
Putin funds his war by selling oil/gas via a shadow fleet of old tankers that evades sanctions, shipping to India and China.
Trump has shown he can crack down on this fleet - that would hurt Russia's ability to finance the war.
Putin funds his war by selling oil/gas via a shadow fleet of old tankers that evades sanctions, shipping to India and China.
Trump has shown he can crack down on this fleet - that would hurt Russia's ability to finance the war.
Was talking to a lawyer recently who does a lot of shipping finance work and it's apparently similarly drying up.
April 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Was talking to a lawyer recently who does a lot of shipping finance work and it's apparently similarly drying up.
Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
The insurance giant will work with the U.S. Development Finance Corporation to help backstop shipping.
cnb.cx
March 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
Most economists, especially policy makers, never interact with the real economy. They do not care and are not interested in supply chains, logistics, or international shipping rates. They live in a world of abstracted numbers and finance.
September 29, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Most economists, especially policy makers, never interact with the real economy. They do not care and are not interested in supply chains, logistics, or international shipping rates. They live in a world of abstracted numbers and finance.
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US agency to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping ft.trib.al/KJwthbm
US agency to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping
Development Finance Corporation to offer coverage in hopes of restarting shipping through Strait of Hormuz
ft.trib.al
March 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
US agency to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping ft.trib.al/KJwthbm
Trump is Putin’s bitch:
The US opposed a joint G7 effort to lower the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil exports, which bans Western companies from shipping, insuring or servicing Russian oil sold above that price. It’s designed to limit Russia’s ability to finance its war against Ukraine.
The US opposed a joint G7 effort to lower the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil exports, which bans Western companies from shipping, insuring or servicing Russian oil sold above that price. It’s designed to limit Russia’s ability to finance its war against Ukraine.
US blocks G7 push to tighten Russian oil price cap, Financial Times reports
The proposal was dropped after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly declined to support it.
kyivindependent.com
May 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Trump is Putin’s bitch:
The US opposed a joint G7 effort to lower the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil exports, which bans Western companies from shipping, insuring or servicing Russian oil sold above that price. It’s designed to limit Russia’s ability to finance its war against Ukraine.
The US opposed a joint G7 effort to lower the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil exports, which bans Western companies from shipping, insuring or servicing Russian oil sold above that price. It’s designed to limit Russia’s ability to finance its war against Ukraine.
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THE SPICE MUST FLOW
The Trump bailout for the Oil tankers is here, reports FT
"US Development Finance Corporation to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping"
www.ft.com/content/d1d6...
The Trump bailout for the Oil tankers is here, reports FT
"US Development Finance Corporation to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping"
www.ft.com/content/d1d6...
US agency to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping
Development Finance Corporation to offer coverage in hopes of restarting shipping through Strait of Hormuz
www.ft.com
March 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
THE SPICE MUST FLOW
The Trump bailout for the Oil tankers is here, reports FT
"US Development Finance Corporation to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping"
www.ft.com/content/d1d6...
The Trump bailout for the Oil tankers is here, reports FT
"US Development Finance Corporation to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping"
www.ft.com/content/d1d6...
Zine mods, PLEASE stop taking on finance and shipping roles if you're not in a stable environment for it.
Seriously, I keep seeing this.
Seriously, I keep seeing this.
December 27, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Zine mods, PLEASE stop taking on finance and shipping roles if you're not in a stable environment for it.
Seriously, I keep seeing this.
Seriously, I keep seeing this.
still never gonna get over the fact that a shipping/finance "service" reached out to me about my free-to-download digital PDF projects though my free zine email address.
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December 27, 2024 at 6:59 PM
still never gonna get over the fact that a shipping/finance "service" reached out to me about my free-to-download digital PDF projects though my free zine email address.
9/ Trump bailout for the trapped Oil tankers: "US Development Finance Corporation to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping"
The problem isn't availability of insurance but that shipowners are too scared of Iranian fire.
www.ft.com/content/d1d6...
bsky.app/profile/70sb...
The problem isn't availability of insurance but that shipowners are too scared of Iranian fire.
www.ft.com/content/d1d6...
bsky.app/profile/70sb...
Trump admin Marine Reinsurance plan ie Oil tankers bailout
Will insure losses up to approximately $20 billion on a rolling basis
Yes, DFC money comes from US Congress ie taxpayers.
Yes it will need a top-up to carry out insurance for all the ships for months.
And yes, experts are sceptical...
Will insure losses up to approximately $20 billion on a rolling basis
Yes, DFC money comes from US Congress ie taxpayers.
Yes it will need a top-up to carry out insurance for all the ships for months.
And yes, experts are sceptical...
March 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
9/ Trump bailout for the trapped Oil tankers: "US Development Finance Corporation to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping"
The problem isn't availability of insurance but that shipowners are too scared of Iranian fire.
www.ft.com/content/d1d6...
bsky.app/profile/70sb...
The problem isn't availability of insurance but that shipowners are too scared of Iranian fire.
www.ft.com/content/d1d6...
bsky.app/profile/70sb...