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Jordan offers to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 2024

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is November 26. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

GRAINS-Wheat declines, but remains near peak for one week due to Black Sea supply concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 2024

Chicago wheat futures were slightly lower on Wednesday, despite renewed threats of disruptions in Black Sea supplies due to the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. The contract was still near its one-week high. As of 0427 GMT the most active wheat contract on Chicago Board of Trade fell 0.66%…

Trinidad signss production sharing agreement for offshore gas block with BP

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2024

The energy ministry announced that Trinidad and Tobago signed a production-sharing agreement on Tuesday with a British oil and gas company BP unit for the exploration and production of natural gas in a shallow water area. The agreement comes…

Louis Dreyfus opens new sugar transshipment facility in Brazil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2024

The agricultural firm Louis Dreyfus announced on Tuesday the construction of a new transshipment sugar terminal in Brazil's Sao Paulo State, which is expected to be finished by mid-2025. Executives from the company claim that the new terminal…

The Russian-installed Governor vows revenge on the naval captain who was killed in a Ukrainian attack

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 18, 2024

On Monday, a Russian-installed Crimean governor vowed revenge against "terrorists", who had killed a Russian navy captain of high rank in an attack claimed by Ukrainian security forces last week. Valery Trankovsky was the chief of staff for the 41st brigade…

UK maritime agency reports that a vessel off the coast of Yemen reported a missile hitting nearby sea.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 18, 2024

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said that a vessel located 60 nautical miles south of Yemen's Aden reported a missile splashing in the water within its proximity on Monday. UKMTO said that both the vessel and crew were in safety.

After suspension of traffic due to vessel rudder malfunction, Bosphorus traffic will resume in Turkey

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2024

The Transportation Ministry reported that the Nazann tanker with a length of 114 metres had a rudder problem. This caused the suspension of both directions in the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul. The coast guard sent tugboats to the strait after the vessel had mechanical issues.

Peru and Japan strengthen their ties through defense and mining agreements

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2024

On Sunday, Peru's President signed agreements with her Japanese counterpart following a visit by the two leaders shortly after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit hosted in Lima. The agreements were inked by Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

UK maritime authority: Ship near Yemen reports missiles fell into Red Sea nearby

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2024

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO), which is responsible for coordinating the UKMTO's maritime trade operations, said that a ship traveling through the Red Sea, 25 nautical miles west from Al-Mukha in Yemen, reported…

No. No. 25 Tulane wins 8th straight, dominates Navy with 35-0.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 16, 2024

Makhi Hughes scored two touchdowns on the ground and No. Tulane's defense shut down Navy 35-0 on Saturday in Annapolis, Md. Darian Mensah threw 138 yards with two touchdowns and ran for a TD as Tulane (9-2 AAC, 7-0) clinched a berth for next month's title game against the No. 24 Army.

Sorel is first victim of Vendee

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2024

Maxime Sorel, a sailor from France, retired on Friday after five days in the non-stop, solo race around the world. The Frenchman was battling an enlarged ankle from the second day. He sustained this injury while trying to fix a broken hook or damaged mainsail tracks.

DFDS has agreed to purchase transport network from Turkey’s Ekol

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2024

Danish logistics and shipping firm DFDS announced on Friday that it has agreed to purchase the international transport network of Turkey's Ekol Logistics, overturning a two-week-old decision to cancel the deal. DFDS stated that the acquisition was finalized after renegotiating some terms.

Abu Dhabi continues to outperform as IHC extends its gains

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2024

The stock markets of the United Arab Emirates rose Friday. Abu Dhabi's Index outperformed the other two due to a rise in shares by its largest listed company, International Holding Company. Abu Dhabi's benchmark Index settled 0.5% higher thanks…

Canada - Nov 15

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2024

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. After the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post failed to agree on a new collective contract…

China claims Philippines sent supplies to disputed Shoal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

China claimed on Friday that the Philippines sent supplies to an stranded warship at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, which is a disputed island. In a separate press release, the Phlippine Coast Guard stated that it had rotated the…

No. Tulane and Navy clash in crucial AAC game

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

The American Athletic Conference Championship game will be played on December 6 and a spot in that game is at stake when Navy plays No. Tulane will play at Annapolis, Md. on Saturday. Tulane, which beat Arizona State and Iowa State in Tuesday's second College Football Playoff rankings…

Algeria issues new tender after claiming to have passed on 240,000 T of corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that the Algerian state agency ONAB did not purchase any animal feed corn in an auction which ended on Wednesday. The tender was for up to 240.000 metric tons of corn only sourced from Argentina and Brazil.

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 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 offers for the tender is November 20. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…

Hapag-Lloyd CEO says Trump's election win is a mixed bag for shipping

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO said that Donald Trump's election as U.S. president sends mixed signals to global shipping. Positive macroeconomic effects could be offset by damaging tariffs. When asked about the prospects of a Trump Administration, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said…

South Korea's MFG purchased around 65,000 feed grains from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from the United States on Wednesday in a deal that was not subject to an international tender. A consignment of a shipment was purchased for an estimated $261.74 per ton c&f…

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