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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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".
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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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December 5, 2024
Whale Rock Capital Management, a tech-focused hedge fund, plans to reopen the flagship fund in early 2019 for between $200 and $300 million of new money following a successful performance in 2024. Source: The fund, with assets of approximately $9 billion…
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December 5, 2024
Three maritime security sources confirmed on Thursday that a rescue operation was underway for the crew aboard a cargo ship flying the Panamanian flag, which had been abandoned near the port of Hodeidah at the Red Sea. The number of crew members on board and the cause of the accident were not known.
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December 5, 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 bids in the tender is December 11. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…
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December 4, 2024
European traders reported on Wednesday that a group of Thai importers has issued an international tender for the purchase of approximately 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is Wednesday, December 4.
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December 4, 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. Prices are subject to change until December 10. Traders…
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December 4, 2024
Taiwan's capital is set to host a high-level Chinese delegation in the coming weeks when a Shanghai deputy mayor visits for a city forum. This trip will take place at a period of increased tensions along the Taiwan Strait. Yin Wei, spokesperson for Taipei City government…
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December 3, 2024
Philippine and Chinese coastguards have reported contradictory versions of an incident that occurred in the South China Sea around a disputed shoal. This is the latest dispute in a long-standing dispute between these two neighbours. China's…
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December 3, 2024
The Philippine Coast Guard said that Chinese coast guard and navy vessels took "aggressive action" on Wednesday against a routine fisheries patrol conducted by the PCG and its partners near the contested Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea.
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December 3, 2024
Five sources familiar with the issue said that a sophisticated fuel oil smuggling ring in Iraq has grown since 2022 when Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani assumed office. According to five individuals and three Western intelligence reports - two dated August of this year…
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December 2, 2024
The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Monday that they had suspended their search for five individuals after their commercial fishing vessel capsized in Alaska. The Coast Guard received an early Sunday mayday call from the crew on the Wind Walker fishing vessel…
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December 2, 2024
Uber launched its water transportation hailing service in India's Kashmir Region on Monday. The service offers rides on popular tourist boats on the Dal Lake. Uber officials confirmed that users can reserve trips on the traditional wooden Shikara…
