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Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 14, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, Jordan's state grain buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes of hard milling whey from optional origins. They said that it was estimated to have been purchased from CHS trading house at a cost of $267.60 per ton…

Jordan has 9 bidders in the 120,000 T wheat auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 14, 2025

Initial assessments indicate that nine trading companies have participated in the international bid on Tuesday by Jordan's state grain buyer for 120,000 metric tonnes of wheat. Participants are believed to include Viterra, Al Dahra Ameropa Cargill CHS Buildcom Cerealcom Dolj Olam and Aston.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 8, 2025

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 January 14. The traders had expected an announcement after Jordan bought 60…

At a press conference, Trump spoke about Canada, Mexico and Gaza hostages

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 7, 2025

Donald Trump, the Republican U.S. president-elect, held a presser on Tuesday. He spoke about NATO, Israeli hostages, and his desire for the U.S.A. to purchase Greenland. Elon Musk was also mentioned, as well as speculations about Canada becoming an American state. Before his Jan.

How Iran is moving sanctioned oil around in the world.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 7, 2025

Published a special report based on leaked emails last year that showed how Iranian oil company Sahara Thunder moved around the globe. The story shows the journeys of tankers carrying Iranian crude oil and the methods they use to avoid detection.

International crude exports dip as trade routes reshuffle once again

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 7, 2025

refinery and pipeline changes reshuffled trade routes. and providers and purchasers split into areas. exports to Europe declined and more U.S. oil went to Europe. been rerouted to India and China. have shut in Europe in the middle of ongoing attacks on Red Sea shipping.

Seven migrants rescued after boat sinks in Italy and at least 20 migrants are missing

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 1, 2025

The mayor of Lampedusa, an Italian island, said that seven migrants had been rescued but that at least twenty were still missing. Their boat was en route from Libya to Italy when it sank. One of those who survived was an eight-year-old Syrian child, who hoped to join his German-based father.

Karpowership, a Turkish company, is in the running for supplying power to Syria

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 30, 2024

Karpowership of Turkey, the owner of a fleet of floating power plants, announced on Monday that it is just one of several options being considered for providing electricity in Syria. After rebels supported by Turkey overthrew Bashar al Assad in Syria's neighbouring country this month…

Sisi estimates that regional challenges will cost Egypt $7 billion in Suez Canal revenue by 2024.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 26, 2024

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Egyptian president, said that the Red Sea events and regional challenges will cost Egypt $7 billion in revenue from the Suez Canal by 2024. Sisi, in a statement without giving any details, said that Egypt lost 60% of its canal revenues between 2024 and 2023.

LSEG data: Sanctioned LNG Tanker Mulan headed to Egypt

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 26, 2024

According to LSEG, a sanctioned LNG-tanker named "Mulan", that approached Novatek’s SAAM FSU floating store facility in Murmansk in December 21, is now sailing around Northern Europe on its way towards Port Said, Egypt. The vessel should arrive at its destination by January 6, 2025.

Saudi Arabia was top purchaser of Russian fuel oil and VGO in November, LSEG data programs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 23, 2024

( VGO) exports in November, according to traders and LSEG information. according to Reuters computations based upon LSEG data. products. million loads. million loads. according to market sources. refining feedstock swimming pool as more affordable alternative to Urals crude. also in China. Canal.

US fighter shot down by 'apparent friendly fire' in the Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 21, 2024

Both pilots were forced to evacuate after the U.S. military accidentally shot down one its fighter planes over the Red Sea on Sunday morning. U.S. Central Command released a statement saying that both were rescued with one suffering minor injuries…

Ambulance service: Israeli military reports that a Yemeni missile landed near Tel Aviv and 14 people were lightly injured.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 20, 2024

The Israeli military claimed that it did not intercept a Yemeni missile which fell early Saturday morning in the Tel Aviv/Jaffa region. According to the ambulance service, 14 people suffered mild injuries. The ambulance service reported that…

The second vessel carrying wheat for Egypt's GASC departs Russia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 20, 2024

Sources and LSEG shipping information showed that a second shipment of 54,000 metric tonnes of Russian wheat, out of the 430,000 Egypt purchased in September, left the port at Novorossiysk last Friday. The Russian agricultural watchdog confirmed…

Jordan has 7 bidders in the 120,000 T wheat auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2024

Initial assessments indicate that seven trading companies have participated in the international bid on Tuesday by Jordan's state grain buyer for 120,000 metric tonnes of wheat. Participants are believed to include CHS, Cargill Viterra, Ameropa Cereal Crops, and Buildcom.

Iran's judiciary news agency reports that two confiscated tankers will be auctioned off by Iran.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2024

The Iranian judiciary’s Mizan News Agency reported on Tuesday that Iran will auction off two seized oil tanks involved in oil smuggling. Mizan quoted a judiciary official saying that "Two oil tanks Sagha 2... and Ariana... would be sold at the auction".

Northwest Europe fuel oil exports reach 3-year high in Novembre

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

Analysts report that the Northwest European imports for residual fuel oil in November were at their highest level in three years. This was due to a rush to replenish the scarce supply of high sulphur fuel oils (HSFO). The Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) area…

Satellite images show Russian Navy ships anchoring off Syrian coast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2024

Satellite images show that Russian naval vessels have left Moscow's Tartous base on Syria's coastline and some have dropped their anchors offshore after the overthrow by rebel forces of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. A photo taken by Planet…

Jordan has 5 bidders in the 120,000 T wheat auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2024

Initial assessments indicate that five trading companies have participated in the international bid on Tuesday by Jordan's state grain buyer for 120,000 metric tonnes of wheat. CHS, Viterra Al Dahra Ameropa Cereal Crops were thought to be participants.

Tanker bring Iranian oil to Syria turns around after Assad's fall

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2024

alAssad, according to deliver tracking data. of Iranian oil, reversed just before the Suez Canal on Dec. maritime data analytics firm Kpler. Lotus' turn-around in the Red Sea. The Iran-flagged tanker, packed with crude filled on Iran's. Kharg Island…

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