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Iran purchased about 60,000 T of barley at the tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer SLAL purchased approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley during an international auction seeking around 120,000 tones this week. They said…

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is November 27. Jordan's previous barley tender…

Black Sea concerns persist as EU wheat prices rise with Chicago

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 2024

The European wheat futures closed higher on Wednesday as a result of a turnaround in Chicago. News that Ukraine fired more Western missiles at Russia sparked fears about a war escalate. Euronext was also boosted by the fall of the euro in relation to the dollar.

UK scraps Royal Navy Ships, retires Helicopters to Save $633 Mln

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 2024

British Defence Minister John Healey announced on Wednesday that he will free up $500 million ($633million) over the next five years for military budgets by scrapping several Royal Navy ships, a drone system, and retiring a few helicopters.

Richomme breaks a week-old record by solo sailing more than 550 nautical mile in 24 hours

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 2024

French sailor Yoann richomme broke the record of the longest distance covered by a monohull in 24 hours. He clocked 1,021.7 km (551.84 nautical miles) during the Vendee Globe race, a solo non-stop around-the-world race. Nicolas Lunven set the record of 546.64 nautical mile a week before Richomme…

Poland is planning to designate new offshore wind areas, an official has said

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 2024

Poland plans to allocate new areas for offshore turbine farms in the Baltic Sea. This was announced by its deputy minister of infrastructure on Wednesday. Poland has boosted its ambitions for offshore wind farms on the Baltic Sea even though…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 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 November 26. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

GRAINS-Wheat declines, but remains near peak for one week due to Black Sea supply concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 2024

Chicago wheat futures were slightly lower on Wednesday, despite renewed threats of disruptions in Black Sea supplies due to the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. The contract was still near its one-week high. As of 0427 GMT the most active wheat contract on Chicago Board of Trade fell 0.66%…

Trinidad signss production sharing agreement for offshore gas block with BP

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2024

The energy ministry announced that Trinidad and Tobago signed a production-sharing agreement on Tuesday with a British oil and gas company BP unit for the exploration and production of natural gas in a shallow water area. The agreement comes…

Louis Dreyfus opens new sugar transshipment facility in Brazil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2024

The agricultural firm Louis Dreyfus announced on Tuesday the construction of a new transshipment sugar terminal in Brazil's Sao Paulo State, which is expected to be finished by mid-2025. Executives from the company claim that the new terminal…

The Russian-installed Governor vows revenge on the naval captain who was killed in a Ukrainian attack

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 18, 2024

On Monday, a Russian-installed Crimean governor vowed revenge against "terrorists", who had killed a Russian navy captain of high rank in an attack claimed by Ukrainian security forces last week. Valery Trankovsky was the chief of staff for the 41st brigade…

UK maritime agency reports that a vessel off the coast of Yemen reported a missile hitting nearby sea.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 18, 2024

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said that a vessel located 60 nautical miles south of Yemen's Aden reported a missile splashing in the water within its proximity on Monday. UKMTO said that both the vessel and crew were in safety.

After suspension of traffic due to vessel rudder malfunction, Bosphorus traffic will resume in Turkey

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2024

The Transportation Ministry reported that the Nazann tanker with a length of 114 metres had a rudder problem. This caused the suspension of both directions in the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul. The coast guard sent tugboats to the strait after the vessel had mechanical issues.

Peru and Japan strengthen their ties through defense and mining agreements

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2024

On Sunday, Peru's President signed agreements with her Japanese counterpart following a visit by the two leaders shortly after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit hosted in Lima. The agreements were inked by Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

UK maritime authority: Ship near Yemen reports missiles fell into Red Sea nearby

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2024

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO), which is responsible for coordinating the UKMTO's maritime trade operations, said that a ship traveling through the Red Sea, 25 nautical miles west from Al-Mukha in Yemen, reported…

No. No. 25 Tulane wins 8th straight, dominates Navy with 35-0.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 16, 2024

Makhi Hughes scored two touchdowns on the ground and No. Tulane's defense shut down Navy 35-0 on Saturday in Annapolis, Md. Darian Mensah threw 138 yards with two touchdowns and ran for a TD as Tulane (9-2 AAC, 7-0) clinched a berth for next month's title game against the No. 24 Army.

Sorel is first victim of Vendee

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2024

Maxime Sorel, a sailor from France, retired on Friday after five days in the non-stop, solo race around the world. The Frenchman was battling an enlarged ankle from the second day. He sustained this injury while trying to fix a broken hook or damaged mainsail tracks.

DFDS has agreed to purchase transport network from Turkey’s Ekol

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2024

Danish logistics and shipping firm DFDS announced on Friday that it has agreed to purchase the international transport network of Turkey's Ekol Logistics, overturning a two-week-old decision to cancel the deal. DFDS stated that the acquisition was finalized after renegotiating some terms.

Abu Dhabi continues to outperform as IHC extends its gains

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2024

The stock markets of the United Arab Emirates rose Friday. Abu Dhabi's Index outperformed the other two due to a rise in shares by its largest listed company, International Holding Company. Abu Dhabi's benchmark Index settled 0.5% higher thanks…

Canada - Nov 15

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2024

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. After the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post failed to agree on a new collective contract…

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