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Algeria purchases about 1 million T of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought around 1 million metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Tuesday. Initial reports indicated that purchases were made in a wide range of prices…

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Tuesday. They said that initial purchases were reported as being around $257 per metric ton, including freight. Traders claimed that some were purchased below this price.

Algeria offers to purchase soft milling wheat in the amount of 50,000 metric tonnes, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 13, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued an international tender for the purchase of soft milling wheat from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 60,000 metric tonnes of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee, a South Korean import group, purchased 60,000 metric tonnes of soymeal in an international auction on Thursday. Soymeal was sourced from optional origins. It is believed that the FLC purchased from Cofco, a trading house.

Tunisia purchases approximately 50,000 metric tonnes corn at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported that the Tunisian grain agency ONF purchased about 50,000 tons of corn from an international auction on Wednesday. The corn was to come from optional origins. The 25,000 tons were purchased in two consignments. One from Raya Trading House at $252.27 per ton…

Tunisia receives offers for 50,000 T of corn, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported that the lowest price offered by Tunisian's state grain agency ONF in its international tender on Wednesday for about 50,000 tons of animal feed was $244.69 per ton, including freight and cost. No purchase has been made yet, but offers are still being evaluated.

Bangladesh receives offers for 50,000 T of wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported that the lowest price offered by Bangladesh's state grain buyer in an international bid to buy and import 50,000 tons of wheat was $268.90 per metric ton CIF, liner out. Traders said that offers are still being considered but no purchases have yet been made.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2025

Jordan's state grain purchaser has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline for submitting price offers is July 15, 2015. The new tender seeks to ship consignments between October 1-15 (or 16-31)…

Jordan does not purchase 120,000 T of barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2025

European traders claim that Jordan's state grain purchaser is not believed to have purchased any barley in the international tender for animal feed barley, which closed on Tuesday. Traders said that three companies participated in the bid: Viterra Olam and Agrocorp.

Jordan purchases 60,000 metric tonnes wheat in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 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 Bulgarian Trading House Buildcom…

Algeria offers to purchase up to 240,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

On Tuesday, European traders reported that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued a tender for up to 240.000 metric tons animal feed corn from optional origins. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is on Wednesday, July 2.

South Korea's MFG purchases about 120,000 T of soymeal according to traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought approximately 120,000 metric tonnes of soymeal in an auction on Monday. The soymeal could have been sourced from the United States or South America, but also China, traders reported. Both consignments of 60…

South Korea's NOFI offers up to 60,000 tonnes of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) had issued a tender for up to 60,000 tons of soymeal, sourced from South America or China. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is also on Monday…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

Jordan's national grain buyer issued an international bid to purchase up to 120,000 tons of milling, wheat that can come from any origin, European traders reported on Monday. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Tuesday July 1.

South Korean mills purchased 32,000 T of wheat from the US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 27, 2025

On Friday, European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 32,000 tons of milling grain to be imported from the United States. This purchase included several wheat varieties and all were purchased on a FOB…

South Korea's MFG purchases approximately 266,000 metric tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 25, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group (or MFG) of South Korea purchased approximately 266,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. Four consignments were purchased for South Korea's arrival in September and October.

Sources say that the Middle East war insurance rates are rising due to escalating tensions in Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Insurance sources reported on Monday that war risk insurance rates for shipments into the Middle East Gulf region have increased to 0.5%, up from 0.2-0.3% one week earlier. This is due to U.S. strikes on Iran's nucleus facilities and the growing dangers to the Strait of Hormuz.

Algeria bids for 240,000 t corn that was likely missed in the previous tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued a tender for a new international purchase of up to 240.000 metric tons animal feed corn from optional origins. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is Tuesday 24th June.

Maersk shipping company temporarily suspends Haifa port visits

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Maersk, a container shipping company, announced on Friday that it temporarily suspended vessel calls to Israel's Haifa Port due to regional tensions. The Danish company stated that it had not experienced any other disruptions in its planned operations in the area.

Canada - June 19

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

These are the most important stories that appeared in a Canadian newspaper. These stories have not been verified and we cannot guarantee their accuracy. The Liberal government of Canada pushed through on Thursday a bill that allows the cabinet…

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