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Tunisia has bought in the tender an estimated 100,000 tons of soft wheat, and around 100,000 tons of durum.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 29, 2026

European traders reported that Tunisia’s state grain agency is believed to have purchased approximately 100,000 metric tons soft?milling?wheat and approximately 100,000?tons?of durum at an international tender on Wednesday for the same volume.

Tunisia has bought in the tender an estimated 100,000 tons of soft wheat, and around 100,000 tons of durum.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 29, 2026

According to European traders, Tunisia’s state grain agency reportedly purchased about 100,000 metric tons of soft milling wheat on Wednesday and approximately 100,000 tons durum at an international auction for the same volume. Trading house…

Tunisia receives tenders for soft wheat and durum, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 29, 2026

Initial assessments by European traders suggest that the lowest price offered at Wednesday's?international tender?from Tunisia’s state grains agency?to buy around 100,000 metric tonnes of?soft?wheat?was $256.16 per ton, cost and freight included.

US Judge allows Massachusetts offshore wind to resume construction after Trump's pause

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

Vineyard Wind was allowed to resume work on its Massachusetts offshore wind project on Tuesday by a federal judge. The President Donald Trump administration had halted the project along with four others last month because of national security concerns.

Trump administration sues over 2 deaths from boat strike near Venezuelan coast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

Families of two men who were killed by a U.S. military missile strike on a suspected drug ship that was?traveling from Venezuela have filed a lawsuit for wrongful death. They claim the pair were "murdered" in a "manifestly illegal" military campaign against civilian vessels.

Trump administration sues over 2 deaths from boat strike near Venezuelan coast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

Families of two men who were killed by a U.S. military missile strike on a suspected drug ship near Venezuela have filed a lawsuit for wrongful death. They claim that the pair was murdered as part of a "manifestly illegal" military campaign against civilian vessels.

SailGP moves its Spanish show to Valencia for a three-year Mediterranean move

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

SailGP high-speed catamaran will trade the Atlantic for a Mediterranean in 2026 after Valencia is confirmed as the new Spanish venue of the?championship under a 3-year agreement. The inaugural?Valencia event will be held on September 5-6, 2020. This month, the season began in Perth.

Olympics-Korn Ferry will help to hire more than 4,000 Games workers for LA28

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

Korn Ferry, a consulting and executive search firm, has become a founding partner for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The city is ramping up its hiring and infrastructure planning in anticipation of an upcoming calendar of international sporting events.

Denmark and China renew their green maritime technology and shipbuilding agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

China's Industry Ministry announced on Tuesday that China and Denmark had renewed their agreement to cooperate in green maritime technologies and?shipbuilding. The ministry also reaffirmed a "long-term partnership" in this sector. The renewed agreement comes amid heightened tensions between Denmark…

Tunisia offers to purchase 100,000 tons of soft wheat and 100,000 tonnes of durum wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

European traders reported on Tuesday that Tunisia’s state grain agency had issued a?international tender for the purchase of about 100,000 metric tons of soft wheat milling and 100,000 tons durum wheat. Origin was optional. The deadline for submitting price offers in the tender is on Wednesday…

Japan warns fishermen not to fish near flashpoint islands in fear of a China-Japan clash

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

Hitoshi Nakama, 76 years old, is a frontline defender for Japan's claim to the disputed islands of the East China Sea. He regularly avoids Chinese coast guard vessels to harvest the rich waters. Since late last year, Japanese officials have discreetly asked Nakama…

India indicates potential investments of $500 Billion in the energy sector

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that India's energy-related infrastructure could offer investment opportunities worth $500 billion to the South Asian nation in its quest to become independent in energy production. "We're moving from energy security to a?energy independent...

Bousso: The offshore wind pact between Europe and the US is a hedge to US gas dependence.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

The European Union has agreed to develop a massive offshore wind network. This is a major step forward in the region’s efforts to reduce its dependency on U.S. gas imports while also tackling rising costs for renewable energy. On Monday, at the North Sea Summit…

Trump Administration takes first step towards offering new offshore oil leasing leases in California

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 26, 2026

The Trump administration invited the oil industry on Monday to submit areas for potential sales of 'offshore oil leases and gas in Southern and Central California. This could happen as early as next year. This move is part a larger push by the Interior Department of U.S.

European nations pledge 100 GW of wind energy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 26, 2026

On Monday, Britain, Germany and Denmark, as well as other European countries, signed a clean-energy pact during the North Sea Summit held in Hamburg. They pledged to provide 100 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity through large joint projects. The agreement is in stark contrast to?U.S.

Sources say that the Russian Urals oil is trading at a discount close to the largest since 2022, in India

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 26, 2026

Two sources reported that Russian crude oil cargoes dated February Urals traded in Indian ports at discounts close to the largest since 2022 compared with dated Brent, amid increased pressure from Western sanctions. The two sources claimed that…

Finland hopes to reduce cable damage by installing a new surveillance center

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 26, 2026

Finland's Border Guard plans to establish a maritime surveillance center in collaboration with other Baltic Sea countries and the EU Commission to prevent damage to undersea critical infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022…

When the US freezes the global LNG market gets a cold. Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 26, 2026

A fear of disruptions in production has led to a surge in the price of natural gas. This spike in prices has been felt on overseas markets and highlights the "growing globalization" of the U.S. dominated liquefied gas trade. U.S. Natural Gas Futures are at their highest level since December 2022…

The death toll from the Philippine boat crash has risen to 15.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 25, 2026

The 'Philippine Coast Guard' announced on Monday that the death toll in a ferry boat accident has reached?least 15 with 316 people being rescued. The accident happened at 1:50 am [1750 GMT] Monday, while the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 was on its way to Jolo province in Sulu after leaving Zamboanga.

South Korea delegation to Canada to lobby on submarine project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 25, 2026

South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon -sik announced on Monday that he would be heading to Canada with Hyundai Motor executives and representatives of shipbuilders Hanwha & HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in order to secure a major subcontract.