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France will face another difficult wheat export year, despite a better crop

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 18, 2025

France may struggle to sell the much larger wheat crop it expects to produce this year, as its export options have been reduced due to a decrease in demand from Algeria and China. Also, Black Sea grain is cheaper. France could stockpile large amounts of wheat…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 17, 2025

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 proposals in the tender is 23 July. Traders had…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 16, 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 for submitting price offers is July 22, 2018. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Iran seizes a foreign tanker that was smuggling in 2 million litres fuel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 16, 2025

According to Iran's semiofficial Mehr news agency, the chief judge of Hormozgan Province said that a foreign tanker had been seized in the Gulf of Oman by Iran for smuggling two million litres of diesel fuel. According to the report, "During…

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…

Egypt's military-linked agent to oversee the new exchange for commodity exports and imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2025

The presidency announced on Tuesday that Egypt will launch a revamped commodity exchange in order to monitor imports and exports for essential agricultural products. It is aiming to ensure consistent supplies and maintain prices. In a press release…

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.

Sources say that Saudi oil exports from China will reach a two-year high this August.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2025

Five trade sources reported on Friday that Saudi Arabia's crude exports to China will reach their highest level in over two years this August. The top exporter is trying to regain its market share with the world's largest importer. A tally of…

After a decline in wheat sales, Russia takes measures to boost agricultural exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2025

After international wheat sales fell to their lowest levels since 2008, the Russian government has ordered measures to boost agricultural exports. Meanwhile, traders report that new crops are slow to arrive at Black Sea terminals. Sovecon estimates that July wheat exports will be between 2…

Ferrero nears about $3 billion deal for WK Kellogg, WSJ reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that the Italian candy company behind Ferrero is close to a $3 billion deal with WK Kellogg. This was based on the reports of people familiar with this matter. After the bell, shares of WK Kellogg (the…

Exports of cereals from France's Rouen hub to drop by 40% in 2024/25

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

The operator of the port said that the poor French harvest was the reason for the 40% drop in 2024/25 cereal shipments. Haropa Port, the port operator, said that 5.2 million tons of cereals were loaded in Rouen during 2024/25 compared to 8.7 millions tons in 2023/24.

Iran's SLAL bids for 60,000 T of corn and soybean meal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Iranian state-owned animal food importer SLAL had issued international tenders for up to 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, and 60,000 metrictons of soymeal. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers was also Wednesday, 9 July.

Iranian SLAL offers 120,000 T of feed barley to traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer SLAL had issued an international bid to purchase at least 120,00 metric tons animal feed barley. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is on Wednesday, July 9.

Onuachu side sign by Super Lig, Tall Paul towers to Trabzon and back.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 4, 2025

Paul Onuachu, the Nigerian striker who had been on loan at Southampton for a year and a half, has now moved permanently to Trabzonspor. The Saints fans nicknamed him "Tall Paul", but the forward, who stands at 2.01 metres, never really found his feet in the Premier League.

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 to purchase 120,000 T of feed barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer has issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120,000 tons barley in its previous tender on Wednesday.

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.

Egypt's Petroleum Ministry reports that a drillship has capsized in the Suez Gulf

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

Egypt's Petroleum Ministry said Tuesday it had received a report about a capsized drilling ship in the Gulf of Suez from Offshore Shukheir oil Company. The ministry stated that the drillship "Adam Marine 12" was located at Gabal El Zeit in the Red Sea.

Powerboat racing E1 is looking for new investors to finance growth by adding more boats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

The E1 World Championship in electric powerboat racing is looking for 20 million euros (about $23,55 million) to help fund its growth. This series has already been backed by many of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The team owners include Will Smith…

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