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October 10, 2024
Insurance sources and a broker reported on Thursday that a series of Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian Black Sea port infrastructure, as well as commercial vessels, has caused a spike in insurance rates and forced some shipowners cancel bookings.
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October 10, 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 proposals in the tender is October 16. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…
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October 9, 2024
The European Wheat Futures closed slightly lower on Tuesday as technical resistance and the competition from Black Sea wheat supplies offset a rally fueled by weather risks and demand by importers. The December wheat price on Paris' Euronext…
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October 9, 2024
The shares of U.S. Cruise Operators, including Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings surged during the midday session on Wednesday, as brokerage Citi becomes bullish about the long-term prospects for these companies. Norwegian Cruise shares rose as…
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October 9, 2024
The Prime Minister Mostafa Mdbouly stated on Wednesday that Egypt has enough wheat reserves to last more than five-and-a half months. He also said Egypt was building reserves as a preventative measure, as tensions in the region escalate. He…
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October 9, 2024
New Zealand has been analysing Ben Ainslie's race patterns, honed their technique, and made subtle final adjustments to their AC75 sails and foils as the America's Cup holder prepares for the British challenge. Grant Dalton, CEO of the New Zealand team…
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October 9, 2024
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. The trading houses that participated were believed to include Viterra, Ameropa, and Olam.
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October 9, 2024
Traders said that three trading companies have so far been reported to be participating 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, Ameropa, and Olam…
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October 9, 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. The deadline to submit price offers is October 15. Traders…
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October 9, 2024
Amy Khor said that Singapore's senior minister for transport Amy Khor announced at the SIBCON2024 conference that marine fuel suppliers in Singapore, the world's biggest bunker hub, would be required to offer digital bunkering and electronic bunker delivery note starting April 1, 2025.
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October 8, 2024
The price of European wheat edged up on Tuesday, as weather risks in Russia coupled with an attack on a grain terminal in Ukraine offset the pressures from export competition. December wheat traded on Paris' Euronext closed 0.5% higher at 229.75 Euros ($252.17) per metric ton…
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October 8, 2024
Trade sources reported that two Indian state refiners bought 2,000,000 barrels of Venezuelan oil from Vitol, for delivery in November. This is despite the fact that Venezuelan crude shipments continue to increase to what was previously Venezuela's second-largest oil market.
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October 8, 2024
The Netherlands and Spanish teams qualified for the semi-finals of the America's Cup event on Tuesday after a dominant performance by Sweden in their group. The Swedish crew, which has had more time to practice with the AC40 foiling boat than other teams…
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October 8, 2024
The Dutch and Spanish teams qualified for the semifinals in the testing conditions near Barcelona, as well. The Swedish crew, which has had more time to practice with the AC40 foiling boat than other teams, set the pace in a Mediterranean breeze that was shifting.
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October 8, 2024
European traders reported that Tunisia's state grain agency purchased approximately 125,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley at an international auction on Tuesday. Barley was bought for the lowest price, $231.60 per ton with freight included (c&f), from Dreyfus and Dreyfus.
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October 8, 2024
Sport England Chairman Chris Boardman stated on Tuesday that sports clubs and organizations must step up their game to become leaders in the fight against catastrophic climate change. Boardman, a former Olympic gold medalist in cycling, opened…
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October 7, 2024
U.S. soybean prices eased Monday as forecasts of rain in the dry areas of Brazil and Argentina, two major exporters, and rising U.S. supply boosted harvesting. Corn futures were pushed higher by solid exports and spillover support provided by a rising crude-oil market.
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October 7, 2024
Ben Ainslie, the skipper of the British team, said that the opportunity for Britain to win the America's Cup was a "once in a lifetime" event. The team will give it their all when they face New Zealand. A long-time supporter of the team, Britain's Princess Diana…
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October 7, 2024
European traders reported on Monday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer had issued an international bid to purchase 50,000 tons of milling Wheat. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers was October 22. CIF terms are used to determine the price offered in the tender.
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October 6, 2024
This weekend, sailors celebrated the first America's Cup women's race with tight races and some spectacular slash downs in challenging Mediterranean weather conditions off Barcelona. The America's Cup was dominated by males for its entire 173 year history.
