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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.

Texas Pilots suspend some operations in and around ports due to winter storm

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 21, 2025

Texas pilots who help move vessels around ports suspended some operations Monday due to the frigid temperatures that hit the state. According to an agent, the Brazos Santiago Pilots had been scheduled to stop ship movements on Monday just before midnight as conditions offshore worsened.

China purchases less Russian coal in 2024 regardless of record imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2025

purchases from other crucial providers, led by Australia, throughout a. record year for coal imports, customs data revealed on Monday. Purchases by China last year reached an all-time high of. 547.2 million tons, or a record 41% of worldwide traded coal,.

Sanctions against Russia include oil tankers that are still being built.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 17, 2025

The U.S. imposed sanctions on six Russian oil tankers that are still being built by the Zvezda shipyard in Russia. This is the first time Washington has banned tankers even before they have set sail or carried sanctioned goods. The sanctions…

Traders say that a group in Thailand purchased 195,000 T of feed wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 17, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that the TFMA group, which includes animal feed importers from Thailand, is believed to be responsible for purchasing around 195,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat during a recent tender. Three consignments were purchased.

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.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 15, 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 offers for the tender is January 21. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

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.

Bretana crude, a niche oil from Peru, is gaining popularity in the US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 14, 2025

Bretana crude, a niche oil from Peru, is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. The first cargo was discharged in the U.S. Gulf Coast last month. U.S. refiners are looking for alternatives to Mexican heavy crude. Bretana is a heavy…

China's crude imports will fall by 2024 for the first time outside COVID

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2025

Data released on Monday showed that China's crude imports dropped 1.9% in 2024. This was the first decline in over two decades, outside of pandemics. The data also revealed that fuel demand peaked and a tepid economy growth dampened purchases.

Germany secures oil-tanker that was adrift in the Baltic Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 10, 2025

Emergency services reported on Friday that a tugboat had stopped a Panama flagged tanker, carrying 99,000 metric tonnes of oil, from drifting uncontrollably off the coast of Germany's Baltic Sea near Ruegen. It said that the 274-metre tanker…

South Korea's MFG purchases estimated 134,000 T corn in tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 10, 2025

stated. South America or South Africa just. South Korea. The seller was stated to be trading house ADM. port unloading for May 20 arrival in South Korea. stated to be trading house Olam. estimates of prices and volumes are possible later on. March 22 and April 10 if sourced from the U.S.

Importers: German coal plants essential for electricity supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 9, 2025

In a statement released on Thursday by the coal importers' lobby VDKi, they said that Germany's hard coal-powered power plants remain an important backup to ensure supply in times of low wind and solar energy. They also called for better compensation.

Algeria buys soymeal after a 240,000 T corn bid is deemed to be a failure

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 9, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the Algerian state agency ONAB was believed to not have purchased any corn in an auction which ended on Tuesday. The tender called for 240,000 metric tonnes of corn, to be sourced exclusively from Argentina or Brazil.

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…

South Korea's FLC purchases about 65,000 t of feed wheat from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 8, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from the United States on Wednesday in a private transaction without issuing a tender to international buyers, European traders reported.

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.

United States Gulf Coast fuel oil imports struck record low as Latam shipments sluggish

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 6, 2025

America's biggest refining hub on the U.S. Gulf Coast was up to a. record low in December, according to information from ship tracker. Kpler, as Latin American materials dried up. The drop in fuel oil imports comes as residual fuel oil. stocks on the U.S.

Sources say that the US is planning to impose more sanctions against tankers transporting Russian oil.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 6, 2025

Two sources familiar with the situation said that on Sunday, the Biden administration intends to increase sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. They will target its oil revenues by targeting tankers transporting Russian crude. The…

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