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$100 Million Tanker Dispute Raises Stakes in Mercuria’s Baltic Exchange Lawsuit

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As lawyers for Mercuria Energy Group presented the commodity giant’s case against the Baltic Exchange this week, a group of Norwegian businessmen listened to the arguments from the back of a packed London courtroom.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

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  5. Tanker Hit by Limpet Mines in Strait of Hormuz as New Threat to Shipping EmergesOct 30, 2026 · gCaptain

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