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Jordan to purchase 120,000 T of feed barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer has issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120,000 tons barley in its previous tender on Wednesday.

Jordan does not purchase 120,000 T of barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2025

European traders claim that Jordan's state grain purchaser is not believed to have purchased any barley in the international tender for animal feed barley, which closed on Tuesday. Traders said that three companies participated in the bid: Viterra Olam and Agrocorp.

Powerboat racing E1 is looking for new investors to finance growth by adding more boats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

The E1 World Championship in electric powerboat racing is looking for 20 million euros (about $23,55 million) to help fund its growth. This series has already been backed by many of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The team owners include Will Smith…

Jordan purchases 60,000 metric tonnes wheat in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, Jordan's state grain buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes of hard milling whey from optional origins. They said that it was estimated to have been purchased from Bulgarian Trading House Buildcom…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

European traders reported on Monday 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 on Wednesday, July 2.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

Jordan's national grain buyer issued an international bid to purchase up to 120,000 tons of milling, wheat that can come from any origin, European traders reported on Monday. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Tuesday July 1.

Trump says US oil sanctions against Iran may need to be eased to rebuild the country

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 25, 2025

Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the U.S. had not ceased its maximum pressure against Iran, including restrictions on the sale of Iranian oil. However, he indicated a possible easing in enforcement for the benefit of the country's rebuilding.

Trump says China may continue to buy oil from Iran

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 24, 2025

Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that China could continue to buy oil from Iran, after the U.S. attacked the OPEC members nuclear facilities. He also hoped China would purchase "plenty" from the United States. "China can continue to buy Oil from Iran." "Hopefully…

Sources say that the Middle East war insurance rates are rising due to escalating tensions in Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Insurance sources reported on Monday that war risk insurance rates for shipments into the Middle East Gulf region have increased to 0.5%, up from 0.2-0.3% one week earlier. This is due to U.S. strikes on Iran's nucleus facilities and the growing dangers to the Strait of Hormuz.

Shipping data: Three tankers divert from Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Marine Traffic's ship tracking data revealed on Monday that three empty oil and chemicals tankers had diverted from the Strait of Hormuz, and changed their course. This was amid increasing uncertainty about whether Iran would retaliate in the crucial waterway following U.S.

Press TV reports that Iran's top security organ will decide about the closure of Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 22, 2025

Iran's Supreme National Security Council will make the final decision about whether the Strait of Hormuz is closed following U.S. airstrikes, Press TV reported on Sunday. The move was reportedly supported by the Iranian parliament. Iran has used the threat to close the Strait of Hormuz…

Maersk shipping company temporarily suspends Haifa port visits

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Maersk, a container shipping company, announced on Friday that it temporarily suspended vessel calls to Israel's Haifa Port due to regional tensions. The Danish company stated that it had not experienced any other disruptions in its planned operations in the area.

Data shows that Russia increased its seaborne fuel oil sales to India and Turkey between May and June.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Trade and shipping data revealed that Russia increased its seaborne fuel oil exports and vacuum gasoil to India and Turkey during May, as the falling oil prices attracted buyers and the hot summer season demanded more fuel. The oil price fell…

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

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 is Friday, June 25. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Shell CEO: Shell is'very cautious' about shipping in the Middle East

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Shell CEO Wael Sawan stated on Thursday that the oil and natural gas giant was "very cautious" about its shipping through Middle East due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. Thursday, the Iran-Israel air conflict entered its seventh day.

Jordan Issues a tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Metric Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

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 offers for the tender is 24 June. The traders had anticipated an announcement following Jordan's purchase of 60…

Iran's SLAL has won tenders to purchase 120,000 tonnes each of corn, barley, and soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

After it issued international tenders for corn, barley, and soymeal, European traders reported on Tuesday that the state-owned animal food importer SLAL in Iran had received offers of up to 120,000 metric tonnes each. They said that the deadline…

Israel orders military to intercept Greta Thunberg's yacht bound for Gaza

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 8, 2025

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to stop a boat that was carrying activists, including Greta Thulberg of Sweden, who were planning to break an Israeli blockade to reach Gaza. The British-flagged Madleen, operated by the pro Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition…

Jordan purchases 60,000 T of feed Barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 4, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley in an international bid seeking up to 122,000 tons on Wednesday. The trading house Al Dahra was reported to have…

India's Adani denies sanctions evasion and Iran LPG trade following WSJ report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 2, 2025

Adani Group in India denied on Monday "any deliberate involvement" in sanctions evasion, or trade of liquefied gas with Iranian origin after Wall Street Journal reported U.S. prosecutors investigating whether Adani entities imported Iranian LPG to India through its Mundra port.