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December 7, 2025
The G7 plan to ban tankers from transporting Russian oil raises the stakes in the West-Moscow economic standoff, but whether governments ratchet sanctions up on those who skirt the sanctions will determine the final outcome. The West will need to move quickly…
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December 5, 2025
The transport ministry announced that the rescue operation was put on hold because of bad weather. The vessel has been identified as the sanctioned tanker Kairos. It was struck in the Black Sea by a Ukrainian drone last week in Turkey's Exclusive Economic Zone…
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December 5, 2025
The G7 plan to ban tankers from transporting Russian oil raises the stakes in the West-Moscow economic standoff, but whether governments will increase punishments for those who skirt sanctions is the real question. The West will need to move quickly…
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December 4, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd's chief executive, who is the fifth-largest container company in the world, said that there was no set date for the return of shipping through the Suez Canal. In an online chat with customers, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said that no date has been set for a return to normal operations.
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December 3, 2025
European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. They said that the initial price for first purchases was around $256 per metric ton, including freight. Some estimated the lowest price as $255 per ton, c&f.
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December 3, 2025
European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. They said that the initial cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs (c&f), was around $256.
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December 3, 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 different origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 9 December. Traders had expected a new…
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December 2, 2025
European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser did not make any purchases in the international tender for 120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat which ended on Tuesday. It is believed that only one trading firm, CHS participated in the Tuesday tender.
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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.
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November 30, 2025
The SailGP 2025 Championship was won by Britain on Sunday. They beat New Zealand and Australia to win the championship and $2 million. Dylan Fletcher of Emirates GBR said that the victory was "unbelievable" and that he felt "overjoyed right now"…
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November 30, 2025
On Sunday, Britain, New Zealand, and Australia made it to the $2 million SailGP championship grand final, while Spain, a defensive team, narrowly missed out. After racing in the final event of SailGP 2025's season, the trio secured their place in the winner-takes all final.
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November 29, 2025
Turkey reported on Saturday that a Russian shadow fleet tanker was reportedly attacked by an unmanned vessel off the Black Sea coast of Turkey after it had been struck on Friday. In a press release, the Turkish Transport Ministry said that Virat sustained minor damage but was in stable condition.
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November 29, 2025
Iran's official media reported that the Sahand destroyer which capsized last year during repairs has been recommissioned in the Iranian Navy, along with the Kurdistan float base. Press TV in English said that the move was aimed at "strengthening Naval Combat Capability…
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November 27, 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 to submit price proposals in the tender is 3 December. Traders…
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November 27, 2025
The European Union, Britain, and the U.S. imposed a number of sanctions on Russia for its involvement in the war in Ukraine. The U.S. targeted Russia’s two largest oil producers in October: Rosneft, and Lukoil. Here is a list of the most important…
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November 26, 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 optional origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 2 December. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…
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November 27, 2025
Abu Dhabi will offer tricky light winds, a compact course and a $2 million prize for teams competing for a spot in the SailGP Grand Final this weekend. SailGP’s fifth season culminates in a race where the crew with the highest score wins it all. This is called Formula One on the water.
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November 27, 2025
Turkey announced on Thursday that contractors have begun building a naval aircraft destroyer. The vessel will be part of the multi-layered "Steel Dome", or air defence system, planned by the country. NATO member Turkey announced its first plans to build Steel Dome…
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November 24, 2025
New Zealand's Black Foils have a quiet confidence as they head into the SailGP season finale. Peter Burling has declared that his team is exactly where he wants them to be, as the championship showdown in Abu Dhabi looms. The Kiwis are heading…
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November 24, 2025
Saudi Arabia's General Food Security Authority, which is the main government wheat purchasing agency, announced on Monday that it had purchased 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender. The agency stated that the purchase was for hard wheat with a 12.5% protein content…
