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As ships reroute to the Cape, African bunkering hubs benefit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 23, 2026

The number of ships diverting around the Cape of Good Hope is increasing, as the Middle East war has reshaped global shipping routes. This boosts the role of Africa as a hub for bunkering. Since late 2023 when Houthi attacks against Red?Sea?shipping?began…

Algeria announces tender for 50,000 tonnes of soft milling wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

Traders in Europe said that the state grain agency of Algeria, OAIC, has launched an international tender for soft milling wheat. The wheat must be sourced from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.

Algerian wheat buyers say that the auction on Wednesday will be around 600,000 tonnes.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Algeria offers a nominal amount of 50,000 tons for milling wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Algerian wheat tenders seen at around 600,000 tonnes

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Algeria purchases about 1 million T of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought around 1 million metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Tuesday. Initial reports indicated that purchases were made in a wide range of prices…

How Iran is moving sanctioned oil around in the world.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 7, 2025

Published a special report based on leaked emails last year that showed how Iranian oil company Sahara Thunder moved around the globe. The story shows the journeys of tankers carrying Iranian crude oil and the methods they use to avoid detection.

Algeria offers to purchase up to 320,000 t of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2024

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued an international tender for up to 320,000 tons of animal feedcorn sourced only from Argentina or Brazil. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is Thursday October 3.

Algerian corn tender says it has bought an unknown quantity of South American corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 27, 2024

European traders reported on Friday that Algerian state agency ONAB purchased an unknown quantity of animal feed corn from Argentina or Brazil as part of an international tender which ended on Thursday. The tender was for up to 240.000 tons.

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