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Ship tracking data shows that India's Russian oil exports increased in October.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

According to preliminary data from Kpler, OilX and Kpler, India's crude imports from Russia should have increased slightly from the previous month, despite pressure from Washington. Kpler data shows that India's Russian crude oil imports increased to 1.48 million barrels a day (bpd)…

Traders say that Iran's SLAL has bid for 120,000 tonnes each of corn and soybean meal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer SLAL had issued international tenders for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, and 120,000 metric Tons of soymeal. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to tenders is on Tuesday…

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons of feed barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 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 5 November. Traders…

Document shows that IOC is seeking 24 million barrels from the Americas between January and March 2026.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

Indian Oil, a state-run refiner, has called for initial bids on 24 million barrels from the Americas to be used in the quarter of 2026 between January and March. According to the document, the tender is looking for both low and high sulphur crude oils.

New Zealand targets shadow Fleet in Expanded Russia Sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

New Zealand announced on Thursday expanded sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet and oil industry during a meeting with the Nordic five foreign ministers. Winston Peters, New Zealand's foreign minister, said in a press release that New Zealand sanctioned 65 more shadow fleet vessels from Belarus…

Source: Saudi Arabia will refocus $925 Billion fund after delays in gigaprojects

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia plans to move its $925 billion sovereign fund from the focus on mega-projects in real estate that has dominated the country's development goals over the past decade, according to a source who is familiar with the plans. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (also known as MbS)…

Jordanian traders report that the country has issued a tender for up to 120,000 tons of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling-wheat that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is November 4, 2018. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Red Crescent: Eighteen bodies of migrants recovered and over 90 rescued from Libya

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 28, 2025

A local branch of the Red Crescent said that on Tuesday, bodies of 18 migrants who drowned when their boat capsized southwest of Tripoli in Libya were recovered, while more than 90 survivors were saved. The Red Crescent in Sabratha (a coastal…

What is on the agenda of US-Japan discussions?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 28, 2025

In talks between Prime Minister Sanae Takayi and President Donald Trump, the U.S. revealed that 20 companies were interested in key projects such as critical minerals and AI. Tokyo may have agreed to invest $550 billion in the U.S. as part of an agreement on tariffs.

State-run television reports that Syria has signed a landing agreement with Medusa for the first international submarine cable.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 25, 2025

State-run Ikhbariya reported that Syria's Ministry of Telecommunications has signed an accord with Medusa Submarine Cable System in Barcelona for the landing the first international cable into the country. According to the website of Medusa…

The boat that sank off the west coast of Turkey has killed at least 14.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 24, 2025

The local governor's offices said that at least 14 people died when a rubber-hulled boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Turkey's western Mugla province on Friday. They added that a search for survivors was under way. The Mugla Governor's…

Turkey to purchase 250,000 tons of feed barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the Turkish state grain board TMO had issued an international tender for the purchase and import of about 250,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 30 October.

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons of feed barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer has issued a tender for the purchase of up to 120,00 metric tons animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 29 October. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Algerian wheat buyers say that the auction on Wednesday will be around 600,000 tonnes.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. The trader estimates for the purchase of Wednesday evening ranged between 500,000 and 600,000 tonnes.

Algerian wheat buyers say that the auction on Wednesday will be around 600,000 tonnes.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. The trader estimates for the purchase of Wednesday evening ranged from 500,000 tons to 600,000.

Sources: Sellers cancel Yulong oil refinery deals after UK sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

Multiple sources said that several suppliers had cancelled sales to Yulong Petrochemical of Middle Eastern oil and Canadian crude after the UK imposed its sanctions. This is likely to force the refiner to purchase more Russian crude. The refiner is China's latest with a daily capacity of 400…

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 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 cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs, was around $258.50. Initial estimates put the tonnage of the order at 500…

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 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 of first purchases was around $258.50 per metric ton, including freight and cost.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 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 28 October. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Algeria offers a nominal amount of 50,000 tons for milling wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 20, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued an international tender for the purchase of soft milling wheat from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than 50,000 tons in their tenders.