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December 16, 2024
In a Monday statement, the EU Commission announced that it had adopted a fifteenth package of sanctions for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This included tougher measures towards Chinese entities, and an increase in vessels from Moscow’s shadow fleet.
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December 16, 2024
Norway announced on Monday that it would be providing 2.7 billion crowns (242 millions of dollars) to help strengthen the Ukrainian Navy and deter Russian Naval Forces in the Black Sea. The government stated that a large part of the funds will…
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December 12, 2024
China's Defence Ministry broke its silence on Friday about military drills around Taiwan. The ministry said it was up China to decide if they would be held and that the military "would not be absent" from fighting against separatists forces.
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December 11, 2024
Diplomats reported that the European Union ambassadors had agreed on a 15th set of sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. The package targets its shadow tanker fleet as well as Chinese companies making drones to be used by Moscow.
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December 11, 2024
A group of animal feed importers in Thailand purchased approximately 63,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat during a Wednesday closing tender that sought up to 120,000 metric tons, European traders reported. The price was estimated to be…
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December 10, 2024
A judicial source reported that an Italian court sentenced on Tuesday three people to prison terms of up to 16-years for their role in a shipwreck involving migrants in which 94 people perished last year. The nighttime shipwreck that occurred near Cutro in southern Calabria on February 26…
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December 10, 2024
Satellite images show that Russian naval vessels have left Moscow's Tartous base on Syria's coastline and some have dropped their anchors offshore after the overthrow by rebel forces of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. A photo taken by Planet…
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December 10, 2024
Initial assessments indicate that five trading companies have participated in the international bid on Tuesday by Jordan's state grain buyer for 120,000 metric tonnes of wheat. CHS, Viterra Al Dahra Ameropa Cereal Crops were thought to be participants.
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December 9, 2024
alAssad, according to deliver tracking data. of Iranian oil, reversed just before the Suez Canal on Dec. maritime data analytics firm Kpler. Lotus' turn-around in the Red Sea. The Iran-flagged tanker, packed with crude filled on Iran's. Kharg Island…
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December 9, 2024
Taiwan's military raised its alert on Monday and set up an emergency response center. It said that China had set up seven reserved zones of airspace, and sent naval fleets and Coast Guard boats to the waters around Taiwan. Security sources said that China…
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December 8, 2024
Three sources who have direct knowledge of this matter said that the first shipment of Egypt's 430,000 metric ton purchase of Russian wheat started loading on Saturday after a delay of nearly three months. The shipment of 63,000 tonnes has been…
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December 6, 2024
The Agriculture Ministry announced on Friday that Ukraine's grain imports for 2024/25 had reached nearly 18.9 million metric tonnes as of December 6, compared to about 13.7 millions tons in Dec. 2006, according to data. This volume consisted of 9.1 million tonnes of wheat…
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December 6, 2024
Chicago wheat futures contract lows are not indicative of global concerns about supply, but traders may want to pay more attention to what is happening in the Black Sea area. Winter wheat in Russia, the world's largest exporter of wheat, is in its worst condition ever.
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December 6, 2024
Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippines has shifted its focus back to the United States and their support for the Southeast Asian nation's maritime disputes with China. JAN 3: The Philippines and United States conduct their second joint patrol of the South China Sea…
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December 5, 2024
Chicago wheat futures contract lows are not indicative of global concerns about supply, but traders may want to pay more attention to what is happening in the Black Sea area. Winter wheat in Russia, the world's largest exporter of wheat, is in its worst condition ever.
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December 5, 2024
Three maritime security sources confirmed on Thursday that a rescue operation was underway for the crew aboard a cargo ship flying the Panamanian flag, which had been abandoned near the port of Hodeidah at the Red Sea. The number of crew members on board and the cause of the accident were not known.
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December 5, 2024
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 bids in the tender is December 11. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…
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December 4, 2024
European traders reported on Wednesday that a group of Thai importers has issued an international tender for the purchase of approximately 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is Wednesday, December 4.
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December 4, 2024
European traders reported on Wednesday that Jordan's state grain purchaser has issued an international bid to purchase up to 120,000 tons of milling Wheat sourced from optional sources. Prices are subject to change until December 10. Traders…
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December 4, 2024
Taiwan's capital is set to host a high-level Chinese delegation in the coming weeks when a Shanghai deputy mayor visits for a city forum. This trip will take place at a period of increased tensions along the Taiwan Strait. Yin Wei, spokesperson for Taipei City government…
