UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported small craft operating near merchant vessels off the Gulf of Aden.

Hong Kong exports rose 64.9% YoY in September to HKD 762.6 bln (about $97.8 bln), the Census and Statistics Department said on Wednesday. The rise, after a 53% YoY gain in August, was the 12th consecutive month of double‑digit growth and the largest single‑month YoY increase in over 40 years. AI‑related products further propelled recent export momentum. A HONG KONG GOVT spokesperson said goods trade should continue to benefit from the current wave of AI investment and resilient global demand.

Sources say daily average exports of Black Sea CPC blend crude in November are expected to be about 2% lower than in October.