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Iran purchased corn in a 120,000-ton tender this week, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 17, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that SLAL, the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer, is believed to be the buyer of animal feed corn at an international tender for around 120,000 metric tonnes which closed on Tuesday. Although the exact volume of goods purchased was not known…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 17, 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 an international bid seeking up to 120,00 tons. The trading house Cargill was reported to…

Sources say that Japan's JERA is in advanced discussions to purchase US shale assets worth $1.7 billion.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 16, 2025

People familiar with the matter say that Japan's largest power generator JERA has advanced discussions to purchase natural gas production assets located in the U.S., for approximately $1.7 billion. This is the latest example of an Asian nation investing into the American energy sector.

Pakistan purchases 100,000 tons of sugar and then tenders for another 100,000 tons

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 15, 2025

Trading Corporation of Pakistan, a state-owned agency in Pakistan, has announced a new international bid to buy 100,000 metric tons of refined white sugar. It is also believed that 100,000 tons were purchased last week through a previous tender.

South Korea's MFG wins corn tender worth 70,000 tons, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2025

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, is said to have rejected every offer and not made any purchase at an international auction to buy animal feed corn up to 70,000 tons on Friday. Prices were considered too high. The lowest estimate was $234.40 per ton…

South Korea's MFG receives offers for 70,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2025

European traders estimated that the lowest price offered by Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) in its international tender to purchase up to 70,000 tons of animal feed grain on Friday was $234.40 per metric ton, c&f. Pan Ocean, a trading house…

Sources say that Prefchem Malaysia sells more fuel as its refining unit is still closed.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2025

Market sources report that Malaysia's Pengerang Refining Company, or Prefchem, has sold more fuel oil with low sulphur straight runs (LSSRs) in a Friday-closed tender, due to the fact that a refinery that processes this fuel remained closed.

South Korea's KFA purchased about 68,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

European traders reported that the Incheon section, also known as the Feed Buyers' Group, of South Korea's Korea Feed Association purchased 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday in a private transaction without holding an international tender.

South Korea's MFG again tenders for up to 70,000 tonnes corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) issued a tender for the purchase of up to 70,000 tons animal feed corn. European traders announced this on Thursday. A consignment of between 55,000 and 70,000 tons is required to arrive in South Korea by January 10.

The third cargo of Arctic LNG 2 from Russia is discharged and leaves China

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

LSEG's and Kpler’s ship tracking data revealed that a third tanker, from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 facility, which is subject to Western sanctions, discharged and left a terminal in China Wednesday. The U.S. sanctioned LNG tanker Zarya has unloaded over 160…

South Korea's MFG purchases around 63,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean buyer, purchased approximately 63,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Thursday. The expected arrival of the goods in South Korea was around January 5, 2026. The purchase price was estimated at $232.10 per ton…

Jordanian traders claim that they have won a tender to purchase 120,000 metric tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 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 17. The traders had…

Jordan purchases 60,000 tons of feed barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 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 an international bid seeking up to 120,00 tons. The trading house Bunge was reported to…

Pakistan purchases sorghum from the US following floods, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Pakistani buyers are believed to be buying about five shipments from the United States of grain sorghum after severe floods have damaged Pakistani crops. It was not clear how many tons were involved, but traders estimated between 240,000 and 300,000.

Jordan Issues Tender for Up to 120,000 Tons of Wheat, Traders Say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 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 16.

W. Africa Crude - The bulk of Angola’s cargoes has been sold

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

Angola has found buyers for the bulk of its October cargoes. A rise in freight rates is affecting arbitrage economics. One trader reported that there are still cargoes from the 10-12 October loading of Angola for sale. The programme of loading lists 31 cargoes.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday 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…

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…

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