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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.

EU proposes Black Sea Maritime Security Hub

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 28, 2025

The European Union proposed Wednesday creating a center to enhance security in the Black Sea, by collecting information from different countries and monitoring the region more closely. This move comes at a time when European officials are warning about the continued threat of Russia…

Jordan purchases about 50,000 T of feed barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 28, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased approximately 50,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley on Wednesday in an international bid seeking up to 120,00 tons. The cargo was to be delivered in the first half September.

Iran purchased corn, barley, and soymeal in tenders according to traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 27, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that SLAL, the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer, is believed to be a buyer of an undetermined volume of animal feed barley, corn and soymeal, in international tenders that closed on Monday. The tenders sought 120…

Iran's SLAL has won tenders to purchase 120,000 T of each corn, barley, and soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 26, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Iranian state-owned animal food importer SLAL had issued international tenders for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn and barley, as well as 120,000 metric ton of soymeal. They said that…

Hamas claims that Israeli airstrikes killed Palestinians who were protecting Gaza aid trucks.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 23, 2025

Hamas officials reported that Israeli airstrikes had killed six Palestinians who were guarding trucks of aid against looters. This highlights the difficulties in getting supplies to hungry Gazans following Israel's 11 week-long blockade. Israeli officials said that 107 trucks containing flour…

Sources: Greek court charges 17 Coast Guard officers over 2023 migrant vesselwreck

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 23, 2025

Three sources confirmed on Friday that a Greek naval court had charged 17 coastguard officers in connection with one of the worst shipwrecks to occur in the Mediterranean two years ago. Hundreds of people were believed to have died. The shipwreck that occurred on June 14…

Gaza ambulance fleet reduced to one third, says the Palestinian Red Crescent

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

In the absence of new supplies, the head of the Palestinian Red Crescent warned on Thursday that its operations in Gaza could cease within a few days. Its ambulance fleet is also only operating at a third capacity due to fuel shortages. Palestinian…

As the blockade eases some bread and baby foods reach Gazans. Palestinians demand more

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

After Israel allowed some trucks to pass through the border, flour and other food aid began reaching Gaza's most vulnerable residents on Thursday. However, it was not enough to compensate for the shortages that were caused by an 11 week blockade.

As the blockade eases some bread and baby foods reach Gazans. Palestinians demand more

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

After Israel allowed some trucks to pass through the border, flour and other food aid began reaching Gaza's most vulnerable residents on Thursday. However, it was not enough to compensate for shortages due an 11-week long blockade. Israel announced…

Uganda signs financing agreement with Islamic Development Bank for $800 Million

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

Uganda's finance ministry announced that it had signed an agreement worth $800 million with the Islamic Development Bank for the support of projects, such as a railway project, which aim to boost trade in the country. The railway will link to Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway…

Ambrey Security says that the hijack call made by a ship near Iran was a false alarm

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 21, 2025

Ambrey, a British maritime security company, said that a hijack signal sent by a Panamanian flagged petroleum products tanker near Iran was a false alert. Ambrey reported the incident on Tuesday, south of the busy Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes without naming "UAE-linked vessel".

Erdogan: Turkey discovers new natural gas reserves in the Black Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 17, 2025

The President Tayyip Erdoan announced on Saturday that Turkey had discovered a new natural gas reserve of 75 billion cubic metres (bcm). Erdogan stated during an event held in Istanbul that "with this discovery, we can meet the natural-gas needs of Turkish homes for 3.5 years".

GFSA reports that Saudi Arabia has issued a tender for the purchase of 655,000 metric tonnes of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 15, 2025

General Food Security Authority announced on Thursday that Saudi Arabia had issued a tender for 655,000 metric tonnes of wheat to be shipped between August and October 2025. European traders expect the price offer results to be available on Monday, 19 May.

China's crude oil imports in April rose 7.5% due to strong Iranian and Russian supplies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 9, 2025

China's crude oil imports in April slowed compared to the previous month, but increased 7.5% compared to a year ago due largely to an abundance of shipments sanctioned by the government and because state refineries built up stocks during maintenance shut-downs.

Israel Aerospace sells autonomous submarines for the Greek Navy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 7, 2025

Israel Aerospace Industries, a state-run company, announced on Wednesday that it had signed a contract to sell the BlueWhale system of autonomous submarines to the Greek Navy. IAI did not disclose financial details. BlueWhale is a large uncrewed…

Trump announces that the US will no longer bomb Houthis following an agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 6, 2025

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would stop bombing Houthis in Yemen because the Iran-aligned groups had agreed to cease interrupting important Middle East shipping lanes. In order to stop the attacks on Red Sea shipping, the U.S.