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After power outage, VTTI oil terminal Rotterdam returns to normal operations

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 3, 2024

VTTI’s oil storage facility in the Europoort region of the Port of Rotterdam is back to normal after a power failure at the port impacted it for a few hour earlier on Tuesday. Sources close to the issue said that the Service Terminal Rotterdam…

Electricity grid operator: power outage in Rotterdam area has been resolved

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 3, 2024

The Netherlands' electricity grid operator TenneT reported that a power outage at the Rotterdam Port area affected the major petrochemical industries located there on Tuesday morning for several hours. However, the problem was resolved shortly after 1000 GMT.

Transnet, South Africa's largest transport company, reports higher losses in the latest financial year

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 2, 2024

Transnet, the state-owned South African logistics group, reported a loss of 7.3 billion Rand ($408,72 million) for the year ending March 2024. This is up from a loss of 5.1 billion Rand a year before. Transnet, a debt-laden company, has been…

After a nationwide blackout, power is beginning to return to Venezuela

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 30, 2024

On Friday afternoon, power began to be restored in some areas of Venezuela after the capital Caracas as well as much of the rest the country had been plunged into an earlier blackout. The government blamed the opposition for the blackout without providing any evidence.

Analyst APK-Inform reports that the exports of Ukrainian sunoil dropped sharply in August.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2024

Analyst APK-Inform reported on Wednesday that Ukrainian sunflower oil exports fell by 45% in August compared to July due to a limited supply of sunseeds for refineries. According to the consultancy, about 200,000 tons of sunflower oil was exported between Aug. 1 and 25.

Jordan purchases 60,000 metric tonnes wheat in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2024

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 Ameropa at a cost and freight rate…

South Korea's FLC purchases 68,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2024

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought around 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from South America on Tuesday in a private transaction without holding an international tender. The corn cost was estimated at $232.99 per ton, including freight.

Algeria bids again for corn and feed barley traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2024

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued international tenders for up to 120,000 tons of animal feed corn, and 35,000 tonnes of feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers for the tenders is August 28.

South Korea's KFA buys estimated 66,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2024

European traders reported that the Korea Feed Association (KFA), which is a trade association for animal feed, purchased approximately 66,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Tuesday. The corn was expected to come from South America.

Traders say Algeria is a pass for corn and barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2024

European traders reported on Tuesday that Algerian state agency ONAB rejected all bids and did not make any purchases in tenders which closed last Thursday for up to 112,000 metric tons animal feed corn and 35,500 tons feed barley. It was not clear what the outcome of an auction for 40…

Canada - Aug 23

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 23, 2024

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. The Teamsters union announced that workers at Canadian National Railway…

Jordanian traders claim that the country will buy up to 120,00 metric tons of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 22, 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 offers for the tender is August 28. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…

South Korean mills purchase 50,000 T of wheat from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 21, 2024

European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 50,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the United States at an international auction on Wednesday. All the wheat was purchased FOB for shipment between October 16 and November 15.

Tunisia purchases 75,000 T of soft wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 21, 2024

European traders reported that Tunisia's grain agency purchased approximately 75,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat at an international auction on Wednesday. They said that traders believed that 50,000 tons of coal was purchased from Aston Trading House in two consignments of 25…

Canada - Aug 21

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 21, 2024

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Data released on Tuesday showed that Canada's annual rate of inflation slowed to a low of 2.5%, which was in line with forecasts.

Data shows that TotalEnergies LNG cargo bound for Bangladesh is now heading to Japan

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 16, 2024

Data showed that a TotalEnergies SE LNG vessel docked in Bangladesh's Chittagong Port for three weeks will now be heading to the Futtsu Port in Japan as the state-run Petrobangla was unable to offload the cargo on the spot. The ship tracking…

South Korea's MFG purchased up to 60,000 t of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2024

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought up to 60,000 tons of soymeal on Tuesday in a private transaction without issuing a tender internationally, European traders reported on Wednesday. The estimated cost of the ton (c&f), including any surcharges for port unloading, was $399.95.

Hapag-Lloyd's global order book is expected to increase, but not at a worrying level

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2024

According to the German container liner Hapag Lloyd, who spoke with analysts on Wednesday, the global order book for ships, which represents 18% of the fleet of the world, will increase but at a reasonable rate. "I expect that the 18% which is not a concern…

Jordan Issues a tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Metric Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2024

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Tuesday 20th August. The traders had expected…

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 T of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2024

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 the wheat was purchased from CHS for an estimated cost and freight of $259.90 per ton…

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