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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…

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.