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EU wheat rebounds from 5-month lows, led by a front-month flurry

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 16, 2024

Euronext wheat recovered from near five-month-lows on Friday, led by technical gains in the front-month contracts, although cheaper Black Sea supplies restricted gains and distracted attention from poor harvests across western Europe. Euronext December wheat was up 1.6% at 219…

Data shows that TotalEnergies LNG cargo bound for Bangladesh is now heading to Japan

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 16, 2024

Data showed that a TotalEnergies SE LNG vessel docked in Bangladesh's Chittagong Port for three weeks will now be heading to the Futtsu Port in Japan as the state-run Petrobangla was unable to offload the cargo on the spot. The ship tracking…

Algeria purchases about 500,000 T of durum wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 15, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC was believed to have bought about 500,000 metric tonnes of durum wheat at an international auction which closed on Wednesday. Initial estimates of the volume purchased were unclear…

EU wheat drops to four-month-low as Black Sea competition persists

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2024

Euronext Wheat fell for the third day on Tuesday, to its lowest level in over four months. Traders said that competition from cheaper Black Sea wheat supplies outweighed disappointing western European harvests. The December wheat price on Euronext was 1.3% lower at 219…

South Korea's MFG purchased up to 60,000 t of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2024

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought up to 60,000 tons of soymeal on Tuesday in a private transaction without issuing a tender internationally, European traders reported on Wednesday. The estimated cost of the ton (c&f), including any surcharges for port unloading, was $399.95.

Hapag-Lloyd's global order book is expected to increase, but not at a worrying level

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2024

According to the German container liner Hapag Lloyd, who spoke with analysts on Wednesday, the global order book for ships, which represents 18% of the fleet of the world, will increase but at a reasonable rate. "I expect that the 18% which is not a concern…

Jordan Issues a tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Metric Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2024

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 Tuesday 20th August. The traders had expected…

EU wheat prices slip as Black Sea supplies weigh

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2024

Euronext Wheat Futures fell on Tuesday for the second day in a row as Egypt's ongoing efforts to secure supply highlighted the availability of Black Sea wheat at lower prices. December wheat, which was the most actively traded position on Paris' Euronext exchange…

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 T of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2024

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 the wheat was purchased from CHS for an estimated cost and freight of $259.90 per ton…

Romania destroys a stray mine at its Black Sea coast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2024

The defence ministry reported that the Romanian navy blew up a mine, which had drifted onto its Black Sea coast on Tuesday. Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey are working together to defuse mines that have been floating in the Black Sea since Russia invaded Ukraine 2022.

Poland launches a loan program of nearly 5 billion euro to finance offshore wind

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2024

The state assets ministry, and the bank BGK announced on Tuesday that Poland will launch a program worth nearly 5 billion euros ($5,46 billion), financed by the European Union recovery funds. This programme will provide loans to the builders of offshore wind farm on the Baltic Sea.

Blackstone sells 3,300 UK homes to USS Pensions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2024

Blackstone, a private equity firm, announced Tuesday that it had sold 3,00 shared-ownership houses to Britain's largest private pension fund. This is a sign that big money managers are increasingly making deals in the UK housing industry. Blackstone…

UKMTO reports that a ship captain reported an incident southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 12, 2024

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO), said Tuesday, that a ship's crew reported an explosion 63 nautical mile southwest of Yemen's Hodeidah. In a note of advice, the agency stated that the vessel and crew were safe and that the ship was proceeding to the next port.

EU wheat prices fall as Egypt's Black Sea competition highlights the Black Sea Competition

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 12, 2024

European wheat futures declined on Monday, as an Egyptian import bid kept attention on the competitive Black Sea supply. However, unexpected downward revisions in U.S. corn and wheat supply forecasts limited losses. December wheat, which was…

EU wheat prices fall as Egypt's Black Sea competition highlights the Black Sea Competition

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 12, 2024

European wheat futures declined on Monday, as an Egyptian import bid kept attention on the competitive Black Sea supply. Expectations that U.S. crop forecasts would increase in a report by the government also weighed on sentiment. The December wheat position…

Harland & Wolff, the Titanic shipbuilder, warns of future prospects

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 12, 2024

Harland & Wolff, a British shipbuilder, announced on Monday that it would not be able finalise the accounts for 2023 as a going concern and had suspended its work to finish its unpublished accounting. It is now looking at options to remain afloat.

Ukrainian wheat lowest priced at $244 per metric tonne at massive Egypt tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 12, 2024

At Egypt's biggest single tender, Ukrainian wheat was offered at the lowest price of $244 per metric tonne. Traders say this is a premium because of delayed payment terms and lengthy shipping periods. The tender sought 3.8 million tons of cargo to be shipped between October and April.

US announces publically that it is moving a submarine to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 11, 2024

The Pentagon announced on Sunday that U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had ordered the deployment of an guided missile submarine in the Middle East. This comes as the region prepares for possible attacks from Iran and its allies following the death of senior Hamas and Hezbollah members.

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 11, 2024

After a successful Games in France that helped revive the Olympic brand, Paris has handed the baton over to Los Angeles. In a nail-biting women's basketball match against France, the United States won the final gold medal of the Games and moved ahead of China on the medal table.

REVIEW-Olympics-Sailing-Change of the guard as Dutch dominate wind and water

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 11, 2024

The wind or lack thereof was a challenge for Olympic sailors, officials, and broadcasters. However, the tight racing led to a change in the sailing world as foiling became a standard. The Netherlands won two golds, two bronzes, and Italy and Austria each took two golds.

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