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Powerboat racing E1 is looking for new investors to finance growth by adding more boats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

The E1 World Championship in electric powerboat racing is looking for 20 million euros (about $23,55 million) to help fund its growth. This series has already been backed by many of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The team owners include Will Smith…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

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 Bulgarian Trading House Buildcom…

Algeria offers to purchase up to 240,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

On Tuesday, European traders reported that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued a tender for up to 240.000 metric tons animal feed corn from optional origins. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is on Wednesday, July 2.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

European traders reported on Monday 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 on Wednesday, July 2.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

Jordan's national grain buyer issued an international bid to purchase up to 120,000 tons of milling, wheat that can come from any origin, European traders reported on Monday. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Tuesday July 1.

Trump says US oil sanctions against Iran may need to be eased to rebuild the country

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 25, 2025

Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the U.S. had not ceased its maximum pressure against Iran, including restrictions on the sale of Iranian oil. However, he indicated a possible easing in enforcement for the benefit of the country's rebuilding.

Trump says China may continue to buy oil from Iran

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 24, 2025

Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that China could continue to buy oil from Iran, after the U.S. attacked the OPEC members nuclear facilities. He also hoped China would purchase "plenty" from the United States. "China can continue to buy Oil from Iran." "Hopefully…

Sources say that the Middle East war insurance rates are rising due to escalating tensions in Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Insurance sources reported on Monday that war risk insurance rates for shipments into the Middle East Gulf region have increased to 0.5%, up from 0.2-0.3% one week earlier. This is due to U.S. strikes on Iran's nucleus facilities and the growing dangers to the Strait of Hormuz.

Algeria bids for 240,000 t corn that was likely missed in the previous tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued a tender for a new international purchase of up to 240.000 metric tons animal feed corn from optional origins. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is Tuesday 24th June.

Oil drops 1% from 5-month highs amid Mideast conflict

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Oil prices dropped 1% on Monday, after reaching a five-month peak. Markets were trying to gauge the effect of U.S. airstrikes on Iran over the weekend on the transit of oil and natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 70 cents or 0.9% to $76.31 per barrel at 10:46 am ET.

Shipping data: Three tankers divert from Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Marine Traffic's ship tracking data revealed on Monday that three empty oil and chemicals tankers had diverted from the Strait of Hormuz, and changed their course. This was amid increasing uncertainty about whether Iran would retaliate in the crucial waterway following U.S.

Egypt's wheat exports have dropped 30% since 2025

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

The Agriculture Ministry announced on Monday that Egypt imported 4.9 millions metric tons wheat, 4.2million tons corn, and 2.2million tons soybeans this year. Egypt imported 7.1 million tonnes of wheat last year, along with 4 million tons corn and 1.8 millions tons of soybeans, from January to June.

Press TV reports that Iran's top security organ will decide about the closure of Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 22, 2025

Iran's Supreme National Security Council will make the final decision about whether the Strait of Hormuz is closed following U.S. airstrikes, Press TV reported on Sunday. The move was reportedly supported by the Iranian parliament. Iran has used the threat to close the Strait of Hormuz…

Maersk shipping company temporarily suspends Haifa port visits

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Maersk, a container shipping company, announced on Friday that it temporarily suspended vessel calls to Israel's Haifa Port due to regional tensions. The Danish company stated that it had not experienced any other disruptions in its planned operations in the area.

Data shows that Russia increased its seaborne fuel oil sales to India and Turkey between May and June.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Trade and shipping data revealed that Russia increased its seaborne fuel oil exports and vacuum gasoil to India and Turkey during May, as the falling oil prices attracted buyers and the hot summer season demanded more fuel. The oil price fell…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 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 offers is Friday, June 25. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Shell CEO: Shell is'very cautious' about shipping in the Middle East

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Shell CEO Wael Sawan stated on Thursday that the oil and natural gas giant was "very cautious" about its shipping through Middle East due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. Thursday, the Iran-Israel air conflict entered its seventh day.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 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 offers for the tender is 24 June. The traders had anticipated an announcement following Jordan's purchase of 60…

Algeria offers to purchase soft milling wheat worth 50,000 T, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 15, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued a tender for soft milling wheat from origins of choice. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Tuesday June 17.

Egypt allots Red Sea Land for the issue of bonds and debt reduction

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

The official gazette reported on Tuesday that Egypt had allocated a plot of 174 square kilometers (67 square miles) on the Red Sea Coast to the Finance Ministry for use in Islamic Bond issuances as well as in efforts to reduce the country's debt.