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November 11, 2025
In its latest effort to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Britain will ban companies that provide services like shipping and insurance to Russian exports of liquefied gas. The European Union approved sanctions in October that will ban Russian LNG imports starting January 1, 2027.
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November 11, 2025
HAMBURG, 11 November - Algerian state grain agency OAIC, according to European traders, is believed to be the buyer of milling wheat at an international auction on Tuesday that sought to limit shipment to only two ports. The initial volume was unclear.
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November 11, 2025
Two traders who are familiar with the matter confirmed on Tuesday that Yanchang Petroleum, a refiner backed by the Chinese provincial government and delivering crude oil between December to mid-February is not using Russian oil. Yanchang in Shaanxi province…
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November 9, 2025
European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued an international tender for the purchase of soft milling wheat to be shipped to only two ports. The bid was for a nominal amount of 50,000 metric tonnes, but…
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November 3, 2025
Scientists in Greece say that heavy maritime traffic and overtourism in the Mediterranean region are contributing to the pollution of the azure waters in Greece. They have placed thousands of mussels to detect microplastics on the seabed. Since decades…
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October 23, 2025
Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilder, unveiled on Thursday its first underwater drone systems as it changes its product mix in order to give more space for the lucrative submarine business. Underwater drones are designed to protect and maintain critical underwater infrastructure…
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October 23, 2025
European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. The trader estimates for the purchase of Wednesday evening ranged between 500,000 and 600,000 tonnes.
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October 23, 2025
European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. The trader estimates for the purchase of Wednesday evening ranged from 500,000 tons to 600,000.
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October 22, 2025
European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. They said that the cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs, was around $258.50. Initial estimates put the tonnage of the order at 500…
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October 22, 2025
European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. They said that the initial price of first purchases was around $258.50 per metric ton, including freight and cost.
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October 20, 2025
European traders reported on Monday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued an international tender for the purchase of soft milling wheat from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than 50,000 tons in their tenders.
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October 16, 2025
European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 400,000 metric tonnes of durum wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. Algeria often purchases more than the nominal 50,000 tons sought in the tender.
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October 14, 2025
State-run news agency Xinhua reports that a Chinese container ship completed a pioneering voyage through the Arctic and into a UK port. This journey cut in half the transit time of the electric vehicles aboard the ship, as well as the solar panels, which were destined for Europe.
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October 8, 2025
The Chinese Ministry of Defence and a media outlet affiliated with it announced that China and Malaysia would hold a joint exercise in Malaysia and the surrounding waters this month. The exercise will focus on disaster relief measures and fighting piracy.
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October 1, 2025
Exxon Mobil Corp said that it expects to reduce the number of employees in Singapore from 10 to 15 percent and relocate its office to its Jurong facility by the end 2027 as part of global restructuring efforts. Exxon announced plans to expand its Singapore operations after the U.S.
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September 26, 2025
A trading executive who has direct knowledge of this deal confirmed that the Asian trading firm Cathay Petroleum had agreed to an annual marketing deal for Brazilian crude oil throughout the Asia-Pacific region on behalf of independent producer Prio.
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September 24, 2025
According to a U.N. Trade and Development Agency report released on Wednesday, the shipping industry is experiencing significant volatility due to rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions brought about by a wave new tariffs. UNCTAD's maritime…
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September 24, 2025
European traders reported on Wednesday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction on Tuesday. Some estimates put the number at 700,000-720,000 tons. This compares to the traders' estimates of mainly between 500…
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September 24, 2025
European traders reported on Wednesday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction on Tuesday. Estimates of the purchase ranged up to 690 000 tons. The trader estimates were mostly between 500…
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September 23, 2025
European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction that ended on Tuesday. They said that the initial cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs, was $259, 260, and 261.
