Maritime oil exports from Venezuela experienced a significant increase during the first half of 2026. According to data from Bloomberg, the volume of crude oil shipments grew by 144% over this period. Monthly cargo volumes rose from approximately 0.62 million barrels in January. By mid-June, these figures climbed to nearly 1.5 million barrels. This trend indicates a substantial rise in the country's maritime shipping capacity. The data highlights a rapid acceleration in oil distribution via sea routes. These findings were originally reported by El Nacional.