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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…

Taiwan increases sea cable patrols in response to new China "grey zone" threat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2025

The patrol boat of Taiwanese Coast Guard Captain Juan Chung Chung moves through the Taiwan Strait scanning for threats against what Taipei claims is the newest target in China's gray-zone war: the undersea cable vital to democratic island's communication.

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…

India's ACME and Japan's IHI Corp form a joint venture for a green ammonia project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2025

The Indian ACME Group and Japan's IHI Corp will form a joint venture to develop one of India's largest green-ammonia projects, located in the state of Odisha in the east. The companies have not disclosed the exact details of their investment.

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.

CPC Blend crude loadings stable; urals little changed

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

The differentials between Brent and Urals crudes in Russia were not much changed on Tuesday, while the oil exports at the Caspian pipeline consortium (CPC) terminal remained stable despite a spill of oil that occurred late August. CPC Blend…

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…

Topix, the Japanese stock index, hits a record high. The yen and bonds drop after PM Ishiba's departure

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

Japan's Topix stock gauge hit a new record high on Monday, as the yen fell and bonds with longer maturities fell after Prime Minister Shigeru Shiba's resignation fuelled speculation that his successor would increase government spending. The Topix index jumped by as much as 1,3% to a record 3,146.58.

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…

Topix reaches record high in Japan, while yen drops as Ishiba steps down

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 7, 2025

Japan's Topix stock gauge hit a new record high on Monday, while the yen fell and bonds remained firm after Prime Minister Shigeru Shiba resigned. This fueled speculation that his successor would increase government spending. The Topix index jumped by as much as 1,2% to a record 3,142.

Emaar Misr signs deal for multi-billion dollar Egypt Red Sea tourism development

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 7, 2025

Emaar Misr for Development, an Egyptian real estate company listed on the Egyptian stock exchange, signed a contract to build a tourist development along the Egyptian Red Sea. The project is expected to generate investments of up to 900 billion Egyptian pounds (18.58 billion dollars).

Five dead after migrant vessel hits coast guard vessel in northwest Turkey

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 7, 2025

A local governor's report said that five people were killed, and one was severely injured, when a boat with migrants struck a Turkish Coast Guard vessel in the northwest of Turkey on Sunday. The search for a missing individual is underway. The…

China criticises Canadian, Australian warships transiting Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 6, 2025

China's military said on Saturday that its forces followed and warned two warships, a Canadian and Australian, as they sailed through the Taiwan Strait. It criticized this move as a provocation. The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command stated that the Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec…

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