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Algerian wheat purchase seen between 360,000 and 400,000 T, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 13, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased between 360,000 and 400,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. The purchase was less than the estimated amount of 550…

Sources say that alternative Chinese terminals are now available to accept sanctioned tankers.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 13, 2025

Five sources and shipping data indicate that a few newer Chinese terminals have recently begun receiving oil tankers sanctioned from the U.S. This has provided logistical relief after a large port operator suddenly banned such deliveries last week.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling-wheat, from which the origin can be chosen, European traders reported on Wednesday. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is February 18.

Algeria offers to purchase nominal 50,000 T of feed barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2025

The state grain agency of Algeria, OAIC, has announced an international tender for the purchase of a nominal 50,000 metric tonnes animal feed barley from origins that are optional. European traders confirmed this on Tuesday. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Friday, February 14.

Traders say that Jordan is believed to have passed on 120,000 T of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2025

European traders claim that Jordan's state grain purchaser is not believed to have purchased any milling wheat in the international tender for 120,000 metric tonnes of milling which ended on Tuesday. In the coming days, traders expect a new wheat tender to be released. The deadline is February 18.

Oman and Australia LNG vessels move west, including one via the Red Sea as Europe increases LNG supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 10, 2025

Shiptracking data revealed on Monday that at least three LNG vessels from Oman and Australia were heading west to deliver the gas, one of which was sailing through the Red Sea. This is because higher prices in Europe are continuing to attract more supplies.

Oman and Australia LNG vessels move west, including one via the Red Sea as Europe increases LNG supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 10, 2025

Shiptracking data revealed on Monday that at least three LNG vessels from Oman and Australia were heading west to deliver the gas, one of which was sailing through the Red Sea. This is because higher prices in Europe are continuing to attract more supplies.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 6, 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 12 February. Traders…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 5, 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 February 11. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Egypt's GASC signss $700 million loan agreement with the ITFC to boost food security

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2025

An Egyptian cabinet announcement on Tuesday revealed that Egypt's General Authority for Supply Commodities has signed a $700-million loan agreement with the Islamic Trade Finance Corporation to boost its efforts in food security. The loan is part of the ongoing cooperation between Egypt…

Jordanian traders report that 5 people participated in the 120,000 t of wheat tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2025

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

Jordan bids up to 120,000 t of feed barley for traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 30, 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 February 5. Traders…

Jordan has 6 bidders in the 120,000 T wheat auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 28, 2025

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

In Libya, protesters disrupt oil loading at Ras Lanuf and Es Sidra ports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 28, 2025

Five engineers at the facility said that local protesters stopped the loading of crude oil onto tankers in the ports of Es Sidra and Ras Lanuf, Libya, on Tuesday. In a letter addressed to the state-run National Oil Corporation of the country last week…

Traders say Algerian soymeal was bought in auction this week by Algerians.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 24, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that Algerian state agency ONAB was believed to have purchased between 25,000 and 35,000 metric tonnes of soymeal at an international tender up to 70,000 metric tons on Thursday. The shipment was to arrive by the 25th of February at the latest.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 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. Price offers must be submitted by Jan. 29, 2019. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

Trump declares Yemen's Houthis a "foreign terror organization"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

The White House announced that U.S. president Donald Trump re-designated Yemen’s Houthi Movement, known officially as Ansar Allah as a “foreign terror organization” on Wednesday. The Biden administration had imposed harsher economic sanctions…

Yemen's Houthis complimentary team of Galaxy Leader after over a year, Al Masirah television reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

Sea coast, Houthiowned Al Masirah TV reported on Wednesday. Palestinian militant group Hamas. Council as saying. car provider's owner Galaxy Maritime. Houthi forces at sea on Nov. of war in Gaza. agreement. criminal activities and siege of the Gaza Strip, he said.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 21, 2025

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 Al Dahra Cereal Crops Trading Buildcom Ameropa.

Algeria offers to purchase 240,000 T of corn, barley and soybean meal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 16, 2025

On Thursday, European traders reported that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued international tenders for up to 240,00 metric tons animal-feed corn and 35,000 tons feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in tenders is this Friday, January 17.

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