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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".

Many people feared being missing after boat capsizes near Greek island

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 14, 2024

The Greek coastguard reported on Saturday that Greek authorities had recovered a body and rescued 39 migrants after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean off the southern island Gavdos. Witnesses report that many are still missing. The coastguard…

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…

Algeria offers to purchase 240,000 T of corn and 70,000 t soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2024

European traders reported on Monday that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued international tenders for up to 240,00 metric tons animal feed corn, and 70,000 metric tons soymeal. The deadline to submit price offers for the tenders is on Tuesday, November 26.

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…

Sources say that the first shipment of Egypt's delayed Russian Wheat Purchase has begun loading.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 8, 2024

Three sources who have direct knowledge of this matter said that the first shipment of Egypt's 430,000 metric ton purchase of Russian wheat started loading on Saturday after a delay of nearly three months. The shipment of 63,000 tonnes has been…

Red Sea rescue operation underway for crew of cargo vessel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 2024

Three maritime security sources confirmed on Thursday that a rescue operation was underway for the crew aboard a cargo ship flying the Panamanian flag, which had been abandoned near the port of Hodeidah at the Red Sea. The number of crew members on board and the cause of the accident were not known.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 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 bids in the tender is December 11. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2024

European traders reported on Wednesday that Jordan's state grain purchaser has issued an international bid to purchase up to 120,000 tons of milling Wheat sourced from optional sources. Prices are subject to change until December 10. Traders…

Fuel oil smuggling nets $1 billion in revenue for Iran and its allies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2024

Five sources familiar with the issue said that a sophisticated fuel oil smuggling ring in Iraq has grown since 2022 when Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani assumed office. According to five individuals and three Western intelligence reports - two dated August of this year…

Sources: Egypt's Mostakbal Misr does not purchase wheat or vegoil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 28, 2024

Sources claim that Egypt's Mostakbal Misr Agency for Sustainable Development has not made any purchases of wheat or vegetable oil on Thursday. The agency was asked to provide more information on the terms of payment and purchasing by companies.

Sources say that India banks are examining Adani Group exposure following US charges

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 28, 2024

Eight bankers claim that Indian lenders including State Bank of India are reviewing their exposure with Adani Group, and whether they should tighten up their due diligence before offering new loans, following the U.S. accusation of Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 28, 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 bids in the tender is December 4. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…

Jordanian traders report that 6 people participated in the 120,000 T barley auction.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2024

Traders said that six 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. Viterra, Bunge Al Dahra Ameropa Olam and Dreyfus…

Jordanian traders report that the country has issued a tender for up to 120,000 tons of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 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 bids in the tender is December 3. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

Three bodies found from capsized tourist vessel off Egypt's Red Sea Coast, 13 missing

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2024

Amr Hanafi of the Red Sea province said that rescuers were still looking for 13 people who were missing after a tourist vessel capsized near Egypt's Red Sea coastline on Tuesday. The Sea Story capsized near Sataya Reef on Monday, with 31 tourists and thirteen crew members on board.

28 people rescued from a sinking tourist boat off the Red Sea coast of Egypt

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2024

Red Sea Governorate released a statement Monday stating that 28 Egyptians were rescued after a tourist vessel sank near the Red Sea coast. The search for the remaining 17 passengers and crew members continues. According to a statement from the governorate…

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