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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.

China's crude storage flow slumped in September: Russell

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 20, 2025

China's crude stockpile flow dropped dramatically in September, as lower imports combined with increased refinery processing reduced the excess that was available to store. China's crude oil surplus was 570,000 barrels a day (bpd), down from 1,01 million bpd, in September.

China's crude storage flow slumped in September: Russell

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 20, 2025

China's crude stockpile fell sharply in September, as a result of lower imports and increased refinery processing. According to calculations based upon official data, China's crude surplus in September was 570,000 barrels a day (bpd), down from 1,01 million bpd during August.

Algeria purchases about 400,000 tonnes of durum wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 400,000 metric tonnes of durum wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. Algeria often purchases more than the nominal 50,000 tons sought in the tender.

Qatar reduces December al-Shaheen term oil price amid excess supply sources say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2025

QatarEnergy, a state-owned company, has cut the price of al-Shaheen oil loadings in December by more than one year, according to several sources in the trade. The market was hampered by an abundance of Middle Eastern crude oil. Sources said…

Jordanian traders claim that Jordan has only one bidder in the 120,000-ton barley tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

According to traders, only one trading firm is believed to have participated in the international bid on Wednesday by Jordan's state grain buyer to buy up to 120,00 metric tons animal feed barley. Trading house Bunge was thought to be the participant.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 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 October 21, 2010. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

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