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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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Union estimates that the first barley crop export price in Ukraine for 2026 will be between $203 and $205/t.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 10, 2026

Ukrainian farmers' union UAC announced on Tuesday that the first forward prices for Ukrainian barley from the 2026 harvest will be?in a?range of?$203-$205 per metric ton at CPT Black Sea, and about $208 for grain with high quality. Ukraine is…

Taiwan's natural gas imports from the US will increase in June

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 9, 2026

Taiwan's government announced?on? Tuesday that natural gas imports from the United States would increase?from June?as they?have signed?new supply contracts. They also said that they were working to resolve the disruptions caused by the Middle East war.

TMC USA's application for seabed mining advances in US review

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 9, 2026

The U.S. Ocean Regulatory Agency has determined that the Canadian miner's application for a deep sea?mining permit in the pacific ocean has met all requirements to move forward in the review process. Separately the International Seabed Authority held its latest meeting in Jamaica…

Trump will hold a Monday press conference following the close of the markets

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 9, 2026

U.S. President?Donald Trump announced that he will hold a news conference on Monday, before returning from Florida to Washington. He did not give any details as to what he planned to discuss. After the close of?US. The markets close. The news…

Turkey bids to import 280,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 9, 2026

European traders reported on Monday that the'state grain board TMO of Turkey has issued an international tender for the 'purchase and import 280,000 metric tons?of animal feed. The deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is March 16th, they added.

Turkey has invited bids from traders to import 175,000 tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 9, 2026

European traders reported on Monday that the state grain board TMO of Turkey has issued a 'international tender' to?purchase and import about 175,000 tons of animal feed. TMO has also released a separate international tender to purchase and import approximately 280,000 tons of animal feed corn.

Gabler shares drop below the offer price at Frankfurt debut

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 9, 2026

Gabler Group shares fell below the?offer?price? in a debut at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on Monday after rising earlier in the day. The shares fell below the 44 euro offer price at 1349 GMT after reaching 49.1 earlier in the day. At its final price, the company valued itself at 266 millions euros.

Ship tracking data shows that a Greek-operated oil tanker carrying Saudi cargo passes through Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 9, 2026

Analysis from ship tracking?platforms Kpler?and Lloyd's List?Intelligence on Monday showed that a?Greek operated oil tanker?sailed?through the Strait?of Hormuz?with?a?cargo?of Saudi Arabian crude?and its destination listed as India. MarineTraffic data showed that the Shenlong Suezmax tanker…

At least 14 people killed after migrant boat crashes with coast guard vessel in southern Turkey

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 9, 2026

The coast guard said that at least '14 people were killed on Monday when an inflatable boat carrying migrants smashed into a Turkish Coast Guard vessel near Antalya in southern Turkey. The 'coast guard' said that the high-speed vessel?was detected…

Industry sources claim that GAIL, India's GAIL, is looking for LNG cargo to be delivered in March.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 9, 2026

GAIL, India's largest gas distributor, has issued a tender for a cargo of liquefied natural?gas to be delivered in March. The conflict in the Middle East has curtailed shipping, and Qatari production is currently halted. GAIL wants the cargo for delivery between March 15-25…

Algeria has bid to purchase 50,000 tons of soft wheat to be shipped to only two ports, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 8, 2026

Algeria's state grain agency OAIC has issued a tender to purchase soft milling wheat for shipment to only two ports, European traders reported on Sunday. Traders said that the tender requested a nominal amount of 50,000 metric tonnes, but the…

Officials say that India allowed an Iranian warship to dock on the same day as US forces sank a second US vessel off Sri Lanka.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 7, 2026

Subrahmanyam Jishankar, India's Foreign Minister, said that India allowed an Iranian warship docking as a 'humanitarian gesture' on Saturday, following the U.S. sinking of another Iranian navy ship off neighbouring Sri Lanka. An Indian government…

Iran's Guards challenge Trump to have US Navy accompany oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 6, 2026

Iranian state media reported that a spokesperson for Iran's revolutionary?guards challenged U.S. president Donald Trump to dispatch U.S. naval?vessels in order to escort oil tanks through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated on Tuesday that the U.S.

Venezuela resumes its exports of diluted crude after a 15-month break - document

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 6, 2026

Venezuela resumed this month exports of the diluted crude oil (DCO) that has not been shipped since late 2024. U.S. Chevron sent a 500,000 barrel cargo to the U.S. Gulf Coast. This grade is popular with refiners from countries such as the United States and India.

US files complaint over $15.3 million allegedly related to Iranian oil network

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 6, 2026

In a statement, the Justice Department announced that on Friday, United States?filed civil forfeiture cases for more than $15.3?million. This money was allegedly used to fund an illegal Iranian oil distribution system. The 'Justice Department'…

US agency to insure maritime losses up to $20 billion in Gulf

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 6, 2026

?The ?U.S. The U.S. The President Donald Trump ordered on?Tuesday the DFC to provide financial and political guarantees for maritime trade within the Gulf, after the transit of oil and liquefied gas tankers?had halted in the Straight?of Hormuz…

US memo: Sri Lanka is not allowed to return Iranian crew members and survivors of sunken ship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 6, 2026

According to a State Department internal cable seen on Friday, the United States has urged Sri Lanka's government to not repatriate survivors of the Iranian warship they sank earlier this week. The U.S. sub sank IRIS Dena, a warship of the Iranian Navy in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday.

Tunisia purchases approximately 100,000 tons of soft wheat and 50,000 durum at tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 6, 2026

European traders reported that Tunisia’s?grains agency? is believed to have purchased?about 100,000 metric tons?of soft wheat?and?about $50,000 tons?of durum at a?international?tender on Friday. The tender sought 125,000 tons soft wheat. This is slightly less than that.

Tunisia purchases approximately 100,000 tons of soft wheat and 50,000 durum at tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 6, 2026

European traders reported that Tunisia’s state grain agency allegedly purchased about 100,000 metric tons of soft wheat and 50,000 tonnes of durum at an international auction on Friday. The tender sought 125,000 tons soft wheat. According to traders…

Tunisia receives offers for 125,000 tons of soft wheat tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 6, 2026

Initial assessments by European traders suggest that the lowest price offered in Friday's international tender for a purchase of?around 125,000?metric tons?of soft wheat?was $271.69 per ton. This includes cost and freight. According to traders…

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