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Heavy sweet oil is being chased by refiners and marine fuel blenders amid the Iran war disruptions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 21, 2026

Sources in the industry said that marine?fuel suppliers are facing a shortage of high-density low-sulphur crude, also known as heavy sweet oil, to blend because of the competition between refiners. The Iran war has disrupted Middle?East imports.

On Wednesday, traders claim that Algeria purchased about 400,000 tonnes of durum at auction.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 16, 2026

The state grain agency of Algeria, OAIC, is believed to have bought?about 400,000 metric tonnes of durum wheat?in a tender that closed on Wednesday. The traders had reported the purchases on Wednesday night but were unable to estimate the amount purchased.

Algeria purchases durum wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 15, 2026

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency, OAIC, is believed to have purchased durum wheat at an international auction on Wednesday. Uncertainty surrounded the?tonnage purchased, but some traders estimated that several hundred thousand tonnes were bought.

Algerian traders report that the country has bought 690,000 tonnes of milling wheat through a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought around 690,000.00 metric tons milling wheat in an international tender that closed on Thursday, European traders reported. They said that the cost of a metric tonne, including freight and cost (c&f), was around $272.

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

European traders claim that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought?milling Wheat in an international bid which closed on Thursday. They said that initial purchases were reported at around $272 per metric ton, including cost and freight. Initial…

Algerian wheat purchase in 2-port auction seen between 150,000 and 200,000 tons, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 11, 2026

European traders reported on Wednesday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC reportedly purchased between 150,000 and 200,000 metric tons of milling flour in an international bid?on Tuesday, requesting a?restricted shipping to only?two _ports.

Algerian traders claim that they bought wheat for shipping to two ports in Algeria.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 10, 2026

European traders said that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC was believed to have bought milling wheat on Tuesday in an international?"tender" which only sought to ship to two _ports. Initial estimates put the volume of?purchased at around 200,000 metric tonnes.

Algeria has bid to purchase 50,000 tons of soft wheat to be shipped to only two ports, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 8, 2026

Algeria's state grain agency OAIC has issued a tender to purchase soft milling wheat for shipment to only two ports, European traders reported on Sunday. Traders said that the tender requested a nominal amount of 50,000 metric tonnes, but the…

Algerian traders claim that the country bought 600,000 tons of wheat at a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 25, 2026

Algeria's state grain agency OAIC reportedly purchased?600,000.00 metric tons milling wheat during a tender that closed on?Tuesday. Negotiations continued on Wednesday. Traders said that the purchase price was between $259 and 260 per ton, including freight (c&f).

Algeria purchases wheat in tender; traders continue talks on Wednesday

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 24, 2026

Traders in Europe reported that Algeria's OAIC, the state grains agency, bought milling wheat amidst an international tender which closed on Tuesday. They reported that purchases were between $259 and $250 per metric ton with cost and freight included.

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 24, 2026

?European Traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought a?milling?wheat in an international tender? which closed?? on Tuesday. They said that the initial cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs, was $257, $259, and $260.

Algeria offers to purchase soft milling wheat in the amount of 50,000 metric tonnes, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 22, 2026

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued a?international?tender to purchase soft milling wheat sourced from optional origines. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.

Marsa Maroc, a Moroccan company, will run Liberia’s main port as part of Africa's expansion

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 10, 2026

Marsa Maroc, Morocco’s leading port operator said that it had signed a deal on Tuesday with Liberia’s ports authority, to manage the port of Monrovia from the first half of 2026. Marsa Maroc International Logistics will perform rehabilitation work…

Algerian traders claim that Algeria has bought around 500,000 tonnes of durum at the tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 24, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Algeria's state grain agency, OAIC, is believed to have bought between 500,000 and 550 000 metric tons durum wheat at an international auction held Tuesday. For larger panamax shipments, the?purchase…

Algeria announces tender for 50,000 tonnes of soft milling wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

Traders in Europe said that the state grain agency of Algeria, OAIC, has launched an international tender for soft milling wheat. The wheat must be sourced from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.

Three migrants killed in shipwreck near Gavdos (Greece) and more missing

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

The coast guard is still searching for missing people on Wednesday after three migrants drowned in their boat that capsized off the southernmost island of Greece, Gavdos. A coast guard official confirmed that 56 people had been rescued so far…

Algerian traders claim that they bought wheat for shipping to two ports in Algeria.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG, November 12 - European traders reported on Wednesday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC was believed to have purchased milling wheat at an international auction on Tuesday. The tender only sought shipment to two port. Initial estimates indicated that approximately 150…

Algerian traders claim that they bought animal feed barley at a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG - European traders reported on Wednesday that the Algerian state agency OAIC purchased animal feed barley from optional origins on a limited basis for two ports in a Tuesday international tender. According to estimates by traders, it…

Algerian traders claim that they bought wheat for shipping to two ports in Algeria.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

HAMBURG, 11 November - Algerian state grain agency OAIC, according to European traders, is believed to be the buyer of milling wheat at an international auction on Tuesday that sought to limit shipment to only two ports. The initial volume was unclear.

Algeria offers to purchase soft wheat only for export to two ports, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 9, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued an international tender for the purchase of soft milling wheat to be shipped to only two ports. The bid was for a nominal amount of 50,000 metric tonnes, but…