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Haiti PM: Nation far from winning gang warfare as UN deadline looms

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille stated on Wednesday that the Caribbean nation is still far from winning its battle against armed groups who control the majority of the capital. A deadline set by the United Nations for the long-delayed assistance fast approaches.

Agriculture groups ask White House to avoid East Coast port disruption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

On Wednesday, agriculture groups urged the White House take action to prevent a possible strike that could start on October 1 at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. These ports handle about half of the nation's ocean imports. The American Farm Bureau Federation and other groups…

Euronext Wheat Firm as Weather and Exports Weigh

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

Euronext Wheat Futures edged up on Wednesday, as the dry weather in Russia and Ukraine is hindering sowing. This has raised early concerns over next year's harvest. However, brisk Black Sea exports kept prices under control. Euronext's December wheat was trading at 220.50 euro ($245.70)…

Bananas, cars, and clothing: US port labor dispute threatens variety of products

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

off the task at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct. 1, cutting off crucial trade arteries simply weeks ahead of the. country's governmental election. A strike would strike 36 ports that manage about half of. U.S. ocean imports. That could affect accessibility of a variety of.

RPT-Bananas, vehicles, and clothing: United States port labor dispute threatens variety of items

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

off the job at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct. 1, cutting off vital trade arteries just weeks ahead of the. nation's presidential election. A strike would hit 36 ports that manage about half of. U.S. ocean imports. That could impact availability of a series of.

EIA: US crude oil inventories drop more than expected, at a 2-1/2-year-low

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

The Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that U.S. crude oil stocks fell by more than expected last week and reached their lowest level for nearly two-and-a half years. The EIA reported that crude stocks fell by 4.5m barrels, to 413m barrels for the week ending Sept. 20.

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has 4 participants in the 120,000 T barley auction.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

According to traders, four trading companies have so far participated in the international bid of Jordan's state grain buyer for up to 120,000 tons animal feed barley to be purchased on Wednesday. Trading houses believed to have participated so far are Viterra, Bunge and Al Dahra.

Traders say that a group in Thailand purchased around 65,000 T of feed wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

European traders reported that the importer group TFMA, based in Thailand, purchased between 60,000 and 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat during a Wednesday tender for up to 195,000 tones. It was not clear what volume was purchased,…

Shippers scramble to find workarounds before a threatened US port strike

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

U.S. firms that depend on East and Gulf Coast ports have imported early, moved goods to the West Coast and even put cargo on expensive flights to hedge against an upcoming strike on Oct. 1, which could disrupt supply chains and ignite inflation in advance of the U.S. Presidential election.

Bananas, automobiles, and clothing: US port labor disagreement threatens series of items

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

off the job at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct. 1, cutting off essential trade arteries simply weeks ahead of the. country's governmental election. A strike would hit 36 ports that manage about one-half. of U.S. ocean imports. That might affect accessibility of a variety.

Jordan offers to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is October 1. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean shipbuilder, has halted talks with Austal about acquiring the company

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

In a filing with the South Korean regulatory authorities, Hanwha Ocean announced that it had halted negotiations to buy Austal, an Australian shipbuilder. Austal announced in April that it had turned down a takeover bid of A$1.02 Billion ($701,35 Million) because the Australian and U.S.

Kuwait's Al Zour has closed its low-sulfur fuel oil tender for Oct.-Dec.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

Market sources reported that Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), which operates the Al Zour refinery in Kuwait, will close a tender for low-sulfur fuel oil on Wednesday. The fuel oil is expected to be loaded between October and December of this year.

Philippines claims that a Chinese helicopter shadowed its aircraft during patrol

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

On Wednesday, the Philippines reported that a Chinese helicopter approached and shadowed its fisheries bureau's aircraft while it was on patrol near disputed Scarborough Shoal. This is yet another confrontation between two countries in an intense dispute over territory.

EU wheat prices ease after rally, as Black Sea supplies assessed

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2024

Euronext wheat prices fell on Tuesday after consolidating a rally the previous day. Traders weighed weather and war risk to Black Sea supplies against signs that Russia, Ukraine and other exporters continue to dominate markets at lower prices.

Yemen Vice President: New strategy required to contain Houthis

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2024

Yemen's Vice-President stated on Tuesday that the escalation of Middle East hostilities has made it more urgent for regional and global stakeholders to develop a new strategy in order to contain the increasingly well armed Houthi rebels who are backed by Iran.

EU wheat prices pause after rally, Black Sea supply is assessed

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2024

Euronext wheat prices fell on Tuesday after consolidating a rally the previous day. Traders weighed weather and war risk to Black Sea supplies against signs that Russia, Ukraine and other exporters continue to dominate markets at lower prices.

North Korea's sister claims that the US is increasing its nuclear submarine threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2024

Kim Yo Jong - the powerful sister to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - has criticised the presence in Busan of a U.S. submarine, according to state media KCNA. Kim said it was a sign of U.S. desire to "show off its nuclear strategic assets and increase threats", as reported by KCNA.

Military: At least 30 bodies decomposing found on boat near Senegal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2024

The military reported on Monday that at least 30 bodies in decomposition were discovered in a boat floating 70 km (38 miles) off Dakar's coast, the capital of Senegal. In a military statement, it was revealed that the navy had been informed…

Officials say that an Egyptian warship has delivered arms to Somalia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2024

Port and military officials confirmed on Monday that an Egyptian warship had delivered a second large cache of weapons to Somalia, including anti-aircraft cannons and artillery. This move is likely to cause further friction between Egypt and Ethiopia.

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