# maritime logistics
Latest news and articles about maritime logistics
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Chinese Buyer Sues Trafigura, Alleges Systematic Evasion of US Russia Sanctions in Naphtha Trades
A Hainan energy firm accuses Trafigura Singapore of concealing the Russian origin of naphtha shipments, falsifying documents and inflating demurrage to shift losses onto Chinese buyers. The complainant has sued in China and plans to file evidence with OFAC and EU regulators, creating potential for cross-border legal exposure and stricter scrutiny of global commodity trading practices.
China’s 48th Escort Flotilla Demonstrates Blue‑Water Reach with At‑Sea Replenishment off East Africa
China’s 48th escort flotilla completed an underway replenishment between the replenishment ship Taihu and the destroyer Tangshan off East Africa after taking part in the “Peace Will‑2026” exercise. The operation highlights the PLAN’s growing ability to sustain long‑range deployments and maintain a persistent naval presence far from home ports.