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EU sanctions new drones, shadow fleets and Russians

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 11, 2024

Diplomats reported that the European Union ambassadors had agreed on a 15th set of sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. The package targets its shadow tanker fleet as well as Chinese companies making drones to be used by Moscow.

Traders say that a group in Thailand purchased around 63,000 T of feed wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 11, 2024

A group of animal feed importers in Thailand purchased approximately 63,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat during a Wednesday closing tender that sought up to 120,000 metric tons, European traders reported. The price was estimated to be…

Mayne, the caretaker in New Zealand after Klimkova's departure, is looking for a permanent role

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2024

Michael Mayne, the interim New Zealand coach of the Football Ferns will continue to lead the team for two friendly matches against Costa Rica during February. The national federation is still searching for a permanent successor following Jitka Klemkova's departure.

More than 20 people are arrested in a cocaine-smuggling investigation between Brazil and Italy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2024

Brazilian and Italian authorities announced that they had launched two joint operations Tuesday to dismantle a transnational conspiracy to transport cocaine using cargo ships or planes from South America to Europe. In Brazil, 18 arrest warrants…

No. No.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2024

The 125th match between No. The clash between Army and Navy on Saturday, in Landover (Md. ), will have a greater significance for both teams. The school that has the best inter-service academy record will receive the Commander-in Chief's Trophy for the first time since 2007.

Three people found guilty in Italy of a deadly Cutro migrant boatwreck

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2024

A judicial source reported that an Italian court sentenced on Tuesday three people to prison terms of up to 16-years for their role in a shipwreck involving migrants in which 94 people perished last year. The nighttime shipwreck that occurred near Cutro in southern Calabria on February 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.

PAP estimates that Poland's support for offshore wind is 144 billion euros.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2024

According to a draft resolution of the climate ministry, the cost of supporting Poland’s plans for building 17.9 gigawatts of offshore wind power will be approximately 144.2 billion euro ($152 billion). The Climate Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

S.Africa's Thungela sees coal output jump as rail performance improves

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2024

enhanced rail logistics in South Africa. target range of 11.5-12.5 million tons. August. Thungela said enhanced rail efficiency had actually made it possible for a. step-up in efficiency at its Khwezela and Zibulo mines, while. better than expected progress made in passing through geological.

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…

Taiwan alerted as China deployed ships in possible drills

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2024

Taiwan's military raised its alert on Monday and set up an emergency response center. It said that China had set up seven reserved zones of airspace, and sent naval fleets and Coast Guard boats to the waters around Taiwan. Security sources said that China…

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…

Ukraine grain exports are 18.9 million tonnes for the 2024/25 seasons so far

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 6, 2024

The Agriculture Ministry announced on Friday that Ukraine's grain imports for 2024/25 had reached nearly 18.9 million metric tonnes as of December 6, compared to about 13.7 millions tons in Dec. 2006, according to data. This volume consisted of 9.1 million tonnes of wheat…

Black Sea Wheat exports are threatened by the Russian threat to crop health, and Ukraine's risk of export.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 6, 2024

Chicago wheat futures contract lows are not indicative of global concerns about supply, but traders may want to pay more attention to what is happening in the Black Sea area. Winter wheat in Russia, the world's largest exporter of wheat, is in its worst condition ever.

The rift between China and the Philippines over South China Sea has deepened

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 6, 2024

Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippines has shifted its focus back to the United States and their support for the Southeast Asian nation's maritime disputes with China. JAN 3: The Philippines and United States conduct their second joint patrol of the South China Sea…

Black Sea Wheat exports are threatened by the Russian threat to crop health, and Ukraine's risk of export.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 2024

Chicago wheat futures contract lows are not indicative of global concerns about supply, but traders may want to pay more attention to what is happening in the Black Sea area. Winter wheat in Russia, the world's largest exporter of wheat, is in its worst condition ever.

Macquarie-backed offshore developer Corio begins job cuts

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 2024

Corio Generation is the UK-based offshore developer backed by Australia’s Macquarie Group. The company plans to reduce a few jobs, according to a spokesperson on Thursday. Many offshore wind companies have reviewed their investments and undertaken…

Denmark disappointed by no bids for offshore wind tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 2024

Authorities in Denmark announced on Thursday that they had received no bids from offshore wind farms for the latest tender. In a written announcement, Energy and Climate Minister Lars Aagard stated that "this is a very disappointed result".

EU Naval Force: Chinese fishing boat under the control of pirates in Somalia waters

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 2024

The European Union's naval force against pirates said that a Chinese fishing boat was under the control of alleged piracy in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland area. Anti-piracy forces said that pirates had taken over the vessel, which was carrying up to 18 crewmen.

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