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Traders say that Pakistan has received offers for 100,000 tons of white sugar in the tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicated that the lowest price offered to Pakistan in its international tender to purchase 100,000 metric tons sugar was $545 per metric ton, including freight and cost. They said that the offers in the…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 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 for submitting price offers is September 10. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Trafigura economist: Oil shadow fleet is growing due to sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

Saad Rahim is the chief economist at Trafigura, a major trading company. He said that the shadow fleet of oil tanks has grown following Western sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. The shadow fleet plays a crucial role in ensuring that Russian crude oil is available to buyers…

China's crude oil imports in August are up 4.9% on July and up 0.8% year-on-year.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

China's crude imports increased 0.8% from the previous year in August, as both state-owned refineries and independent refineries continued to operate at high rates. Data from the General Administration of Customs on Thursday showed that the…

Manager citing data: Arctic LNG 2 has delivered its first cargo

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 4, 2025

A senior manager from the majority shareholder said on Thursday that Russia's Arctic LNG 2 has delivered its first LNG shipment, citing data from ship tracking. As you can see, the first vessel entered China according to data. Data from Kpler showed that China had received its first LNG cargo…

Sources say that Bukom refinery in Singapore exports rare naphtha, according to sources

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 2, 2025

Three sources familiar with the situation and with shipping data say that Singapore's Bukom refinery exported its first cargo of naphtha in years, following an extended outage at their cracker. More cargoes are expected to be shipped over the next few weeks.

Indian oil minister denies that country is benefiting from Russian imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 1, 2025

Hardeep Singh Puri said that India does not profit from Russian oil imports. Its purchases have stabilized markets and kept prices from increasing to $200 per barrel. India has been targeted by the U.S. for its Russian crude purchases. President…

Sources: China increases soybean purchases from Argentina and Uruguay amid US Trade War

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 29, 2025

According to two sources, China's importers of soybeans are increasing their purchases from Argentina and Uruguay in the coming year to make up for the lack of U.S. shipments due to the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing. Sources…

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 60,000 tonnes of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 29, 2025

Nonghyup Feed Inc., a leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer (NOFI), purchased around 60,000 tons of soymeal in a closed-door deal on Thursday. The deal was made without a formal international tender. The estimated price was $348.58 per ton, cost and freight included.

South Korea's MFG purchases about 60,000 tonnes of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea purchased around 60,000 tons of soymeal at an international auction on Thursday, European traders reported. The tender specified that the purchase could be made in South America or the United States, but the option was available to choose from China…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 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 for submitting price offers is September 3. The traders had expected…

Traders say Pakistan has bid to buy 100,000 tonnes of sugar

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan has launched a new tender for the purchase of 100,000 metric tonnes of white refined sugar. The deadline to submit price offers is September 8th. It is believed that…

South Korea's MFG bids for 60,000 tons of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Major Feedmill Group in South Korea (MFG) issued a tender for up to 60,000 tons of soymeal. European traders confirmed this on Thursday. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Thursday, 28 August. A consignment weighing between 40…

Jordan purchases about 60,000 metric tonnes feed barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley from optional origins on Wednesday in a global tender that sought up to 120,000 metric tons. The trading house Olam was reported…

Jordan Issues Tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 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 a variety or origins. European traders confirmed this on Wednesday. The deadline for submitting price offers is September 2.

Taiwan's MFIG purchases about 65,000 tonnes corn from US traders, say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

European traders reported that the MFIG group of Taiwan bought approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which was expected to come from the United States during an international auction on Wednesday. They said that the yellow corn was bought at a premium estimated to be 177.00 U.S.

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 tons wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 26, 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 Cargill for $267.50 per ton, cost and freight included.

Pakistan purchased initial 30,000 tonnes sugar in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 26, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that Pakistan's TCP, the state-owned trading agency, has bought an initial 30,000 tons of white sugar from an international tender which sought around 200,000 tonnes and closed last week. Traders said that…

Iran purchased wheat last week, but traders are unsure of the tonnage.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 25, 2025

The Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC), a state-owned agency, is believed to have purchased a volume of wheat that was not disclosed late last week. It's expected that the wheat will be sourced in part from Russia. Traders said Iran wanted to buy about 180…

Taiwan's MFIG offers to purchase up to 65,000 metric tonnes corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 25, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that Taiwan's MFIG buying group had issued an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which could be sourced in the United States, Argentina or Brazil. They said that the deadline…

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