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Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 24, 2024

Initial assessments by European traders indicate that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Tuesday. They reported that the cost of a metric tonne, including freight and cost (c&f), was between $257 and $258.

Saudi Arabia was top purchaser of Russian fuel oil and VGO in November, LSEG data programs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 23, 2024

( VGO) exports in November, according to traders and LSEG information. according to Reuters computations based upon LSEG data. products. million loads. million loads. according to market sources. refining feedstock swimming pool as more affordable alternative to Urals crude. also in China. Canal.

US fighter shot down by 'apparent friendly fire' in the Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 21, 2024

Both pilots were forced to evacuate after the U.S. military accidentally shot down one its fighter planes over the Red Sea on Sunday morning. U.S. Central Command released a statement saying that both were rescued with one suffering minor injuries…

Ambulance service: Israeli military reports that a Yemeni missile landed near Tel Aviv and 14 people were lightly injured.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 20, 2024

The Israeli military claimed that it did not intercept a Yemeni missile which fell early Saturday morning in the Tel Aviv/Jaffa region. According to the ambulance service, 14 people suffered mild injuries. The ambulance service reported that…

The second vessel carrying wheat for Egypt's GASC departs Russia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 20, 2024

Sources and LSEG shipping information showed that a second shipment of 54,000 metric tonnes of Russian wheat, out of the 430,000 Egypt purchased in September, left the port at Novorossiysk last Friday. The Russian agricultural watchdog confirmed…

Algeria purchases durum wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 18, 2024

European traders claim that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased durum wheat at an international auction on Wednesday. Uncertainty surrounded the volume of goods purchased. Initial estimates by traders put the volume of purchase between 350…

As many as 20 migrants drown, but five are rescued when a boat carrying migrants sinks near Tunisia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 18, 2024

The national guard reported on Wednesday that the Tunisian Coast Guard had recovered the bodies 20 African migrants after their boat sank just off the coast. This is the second drowning of migrants in one week. The Tunisian coast guard recovered nine bodies last Thursday.

Jordan has 7 bidders in the 120,000 T wheat auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2024

Initial assessments indicate that seven trading companies have participated in the international bid on Tuesday by Jordan's state grain buyer for 120,000 metric tonnes of wheat. Participants are believed to include CHS, Cargill Viterra, Ameropa Cereal Crops, and Buildcom.

Iran's judiciary news agency reports that two confiscated tankers will be auctioned off by Iran.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2024

The Iranian judiciary’s Mizan News Agency reported on Tuesday that Iran will auction off two seized oil tanks involved in oil smuggling. Mizan quoted a judiciary official saying that "Two oil tanks Sagha 2... and Ariana... would be sold at the auction".

Northwest Europe fuel oil exports reach 3-year high in Novembre

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

Analysts report that the Northwest European imports for residual fuel oil in November were at their highest level in three years. This was due to a rush to replenish the scarce supply of high sulphur fuel oils (HSFO). The Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) area…

Many people feared being missing after boat capsizes near Greek island

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 14, 2024

The Greek coastguard reported on Saturday that Greek authorities had recovered a body and rescued 39 migrants after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean off the southern island Gavdos. Witnesses report that many are still missing. The coastguard…

Satellite images show Russian Navy ships anchoring off Syrian coast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Jordan has 5 bidders in the 120,000 T wheat auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Tanker bring Iranian oil to Syria turns around after Assad's fall

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Sources say that the first shipment of Egypt's delayed Russian Wheat Purchase has begun loading.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Red Sea rescue operation underway for crew of cargo vessel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Jordan offers to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Fuel oil smuggling nets $1 billion in revenue for Iran and its allies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2024

Five sources familiar with the issue said that a sophisticated fuel oil smuggling ring in Iraq has grown since 2022 when Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani assumed office. According to five individuals and three Western intelligence reports - two dated August of this year…

Sources: Egypt's Mostakbal Misr does not purchase wheat or vegoil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 28, 2024

Sources claim that Egypt's Mostakbal Misr Agency for Sustainable Development has not made any purchases of wheat or vegetable oil on Thursday. The agency was asked to provide more information on the terms of payment and purchasing by companies.