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Huge aluminium stocks transfer causes LME load-out queue: Andy Home

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

Last month, the London Metal Exchange (LME)'s aluminium stock saga took a surprising turn. In April, the focus was on Russian metal. The latest U.S. sanction package banned exchanges from accepting Russian aluminum produced after April 12, The…

Dutch government grants permits for development of 4 GW offshore Wind Project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

In the biggest wind tender to date, the Dutch government awarded permits for the development of offshore wind farms totaling 4 gigawatts off the coast of the Netherlands.They said that Vattenfall, a Swedish energy company, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners…

Red Sea ship attacks increase crude oil and fuels by 47% in Africa

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

The Energy Information Administration reported on Tuesday that the number of crude oil and oil product shipments using the longer route between Asia, Middle East, and the West has increased by 47% since the attacks on vessels taking the shorter Red Sea route began.

IOM: At least 49 migrants killed, 140 missing near Yemen coast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

The U.N. migration agency reported on Tuesday that at least 49 migrants were killed and 140 more missing when their boat capsized near the coast of Yemen. International Organization of Migration's (IOM) released a statement stating that the vessel was departing from Somalia…

Huge aluminium stocks transfer causes LME load-out queue: Andy Home

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

Last month, the London Metal Exchange (LME)'s aluminium stock saga took a surprising turn. In April, the focus was on Russian metal. The latest U.S. sanction package banned exchanges from accepting Russian aluminum produced after April 12, The…

Paraguay's soy exports increase as prices rise, according to data

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

Exports of Paraguay’s soybean crop are gaining steam, according to shipment data provided by Reuters. Farmers are accelerating sales due to a stronger global market and higher prices. According to previously unreported figures, the landlocked…

Hapag-Lloyd does not see a Suez passage in the immediate future, even if a ceasefire is reached now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

A spokesperson for Hapag-Lloyd told Reuters that the German shipping company does not expect the Suez Canal to be open again anytime soon, despite a recent ceasefire between Hamas & Israel. The world's fifth largest shipping company made the comments after Palestinian groups welcomed an U.N.

Panama Canal increases number of booking slots for neopanamax and panamax

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

After rains which have helped water levels recover, the Panama Canal Authority announced late on Monday that the number of vessels allowed to pass through its waterway will be increased to 34 per day. The new slots are effective from July. The…

Baltic index drops to a one-week low, as Capesize rates fall

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight indicator, which tracks rates of ships transporting dry bulk goods, reached its lowest level since a week Tuesday. This was mainly due to lower capesize rates. * The overall index which includes rates for capesizes…

Jordan purchases 60,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 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 it was estimated to have been purchased from CHS for $271.95 per tonne cost and freight…

Colonial allocates Cycle 35 shipments to distillate Line 20

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

Colonial Pipeline Co has allocated space on Line 20 for Cycle 35 shipments, which transports distillates from Atlanta, Georgia, to Nashville, Tennessee. The company announced this in an email sent on Tuesday to shippers. The pipeline operator…

Jordan has 9 bidders in the 120,000 T wheat auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

Initial assessments indicate that nine trading companies have participated in the international bid on Tuesday by Jordan's state grain buyer to buy 120,000 metric tonnes of wheat. They said that the participants were Viterra, Al Dahra CHS, Cargill…

The two men at the top of the largest and most controversial US LNG exporter

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

Venture Global LNG, a U.S. exporter of liquefied gas (LNG), became this year one of the largest producers in the country of super-chilled natural gas. It also became the most controversial supplier of the industry after six customers filed contract claims.

Saravanan, an Indian swimmer, honed his competitiveness in the water and on the walk.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

Vishnu Saravanan will not waste any time in honing his competitive spirit ahead of the Paris Games. His coach has an unconventional theory on Olympic preparations. The 25-year old is aiming to be the only Indian sailor who competes in multiple Olympics.

After rain, the Rhine River in southern Germany is closed to shipping

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

Authorities said that following recent rains in South Germany, the water levels in some parts of the Rhine River were increased. The German agency for inland navigation said that the Rhine level is too high to allow river traffic around Maxau, in southern Germany.

Hengyi, a Chinese company, increases fuel oil exports to Brunei following refinery fire

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

According to multiple trade sources and data on ship tracking, China's Hengyi increased fuel oil exports this month from its Brunei refining plant and delayed loadings of the other refined products after an fire occurred at the facility in late May.

LSEG data show that Russian LNG exports in January-May increased by 6.3%.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

LSEG data on Tuesday showed that Russia's January to May LNG exports increased by 6.3% compared to a year ago, reaching 13.6 million metric tonnes. Europe accounted 55% of total or 7.5 millions tons. The data shows that exports were essentially unchanged in May compared to April…

South Korean mills purchase 50,000 T of wheat from the US and pass Canada

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 50,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the United States at an international auction on Tuesday. The tender also included 40,000 tonnes of Canadian what. However, the prices were considered too high. The U.S.

Taiwan's MFIG offers to purchase up to 65,000 metric tonnes corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

European traders reported on Tuesday that Taiwan's MFIG buying group had issued an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which could be sourced in the United States, Brazil Argentina or South Africa. They said…

Sources: Beijing Capital's waste company attracts global infrastructure investors

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2024

According to two sources who have direct knowledge of this matter, Actis and I Squared Capital, global infrastructure investors, are considering bids for Beijing Capital Group’s Singapore waste management company ECO. Sources said that Keppel of Singapore is also interested…