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Gulf bourses track Asia lower as US-Iran uncertainties weigh

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 20, 2026

The majority of Gulf stock markets declined in the early trading on Wednesday, following weaker Asian equity markets, as rising global bond yields and high oil prices fuelled inflation fears, while investors remained cautious about a U.S. Iran pact. Investors bet that the U.S.

Algeria purchases wheat for shipment to two ports, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 19, 2026

Traders in Europe said that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC was believed to have purchased milling wheat a Tuesday international tender which only sought a?limited shipment? to two ports. Initial, the volume purchased was unclear. The requirement…

Algeria offers to purchase soft wheat only for export to two ports, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 17, 2026

Algeria's state grain agency OAIC has issued an international tender to purchase soft milling wheat for shipment to only two ports, European traders reported on Sunday. The tender requested a nominal 50,000 tons, but the shipping to two ports indicates that a smaller purchase is planned.

India says that safe and unimpeded maritime flow is vital to global economic prosperity

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 14, 2026

Subrahmanyam?Jaishankar, the Indian Foreign Minister, said that unimpeded maritime flow through international waters including the Strait of Hormuz is vital for global economic well-being. Jaishankar spoke?at?the beginning of a two day meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in New Delhi.

Two engineers report that an emergency has been declared at the Zawiya Refinery in Libya amid violent clashes near the facility.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

Two engineers said that an emergency had been declared at Libya's Zawiya Oil Refinery, located?west from the capital Tripoli?, after clashes broke out?nearby the facility. Libya's largest refinery is located in Zawiya (40 km/25 miles west of Tripoli)…

Algerian traders report that 390,000-420,000 tons of milling wheat will be purchased by Algeria in a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 6, 2026

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought between 390,000 and 420,000 metric tons of milling wheat at an international?tender that closed on Wednesday. The traders were still assessing the size of the order in terms of tonnage…

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 6, 2026

?European traders'reported that the state grain agency of Algeria, OAIC, had?purchased milling wheat at an international tender that?closed Wednesday. Initial reports indicated that the cost of a metric tonne, including freight and cost (c&f), was between $268 and $270.

Nine migrants are missing and presumed dead, according to Libyan officials

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 29, 2026

Libyan Red Crescent and Libyan Security?Sources reported on Wednesday that at least 17 migrants were killed and nine are missing after their boat drifted in the 'Mediterranean Sea for eight days. In a press release, the Red Crescent stated that…

Security groups claim that suspected pirates are steering cargo vessels towards Somalia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 27, 2026

British maritime security groups Vanguard & Ambrey reported that suspected 'pirates' boarded an unregistered general cargo ship flying the St. Kitts and Nevis flag off Somalia and were guiding it towards the Somali coast. Between 2008 and 2018…

Tunisia purchases about 25,000 metric tonnes of feed barley through a tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2026

European traders claim that Tunisia's state grain agency purchased approximately 25,000 metric tons of animal feed barley in an international auction on Friday. Barley was bought from a trading house called 'Ameropa in one consignment for an estimated $265.45 per ton, including freight and cost.

Tunisia receives offers for 25,000 tons of feed barley, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2026

Initial assessments by European traders indicated that the lowest price in a Friday international tender for a purchase of around 25,000 metric tons (mt) of animal feed barley from Tunisia's grain agency was $265.45 per tonne, cost and freight included.

Tunisia is reportedly looking to purchase around 25,000 tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

European traders reported that Tunisia's OdC, the state grains agency, has issued an international tender to purchase approximately 25,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. The deadline for price offers is?Friday, April 24. Grain can be sourced from a variety of origins.

Red Crescent: Libya rescues 404 migrants from 10 boats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2026

The Tobruk Red Crescent reported that the eastern coast guard of Libya's?Libyan National Army?rescued 404 migrants on 10 boats after they had "experienced harsh conditions" at sea. Tobruk, a coastal town in eastern Libya near the border with Egypt is called Tobruk.

Tunisia purchases 27,000 tonnes of corn at a tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2026

European traders reported that a Tunisian'state grains' agency purchased approximately 27,000 metric tons of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The corn was said by the seller to have cost an estimated $267.09 per ton, including freight.

Tunisia receives offers for 27,000 tons of corn, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2026

European traders reported that the lowest price offered by Tunisian's?state grains agency ONF to buy?approximately 27,000 metric tons of animal feed corn on Wednesday was $267.09 per tonne, including cost and freight. The traders said that no…

Heavy sweet oil is being chased by refiners and marine fuel blenders amid the Iran war disruptions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 21, 2026

Sources in the industry said that marine?fuel suppliers are facing a shortage of high-density low-sulphur crude, also known as heavy sweet oil, to blend because of the competition between refiners. The Iran war has disrupted Middle?East imports.

IOM and other sources claim that four migrants survived five days on the sea after a capsize near Libya.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 20, 2026

Three Libyan sources as well as the International Organization for Migration said that four migrants were rescued more than five days after the boat that was supposed to take them to Europe capsized near Libya. Thirty-one migrants are still missing.

Iraq resumes oil exports to the south after a month-long stop due to disruptions in Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 17, 2026

Four energy sources reported that 'Iraq resumed its southern oil exports Friday, after a halt of more than a month caused by disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker has begun to load crude. Iraqi ports & energy sources…

Tunisia will buy around 25,000 metric tonnes of feed corn from traders, they say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 17, 2026

European traders said that a Tunisian state buyer has launched an international tender for the purchase of 25,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. Grain?can also be sourced for shipment in May from?optional?origins. Price negotiations are…

On Wednesday, traders claim that Algeria purchased about 400,000 tonnes of durum at auction.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 16, 2026

The state grain agency of Algeria, OAIC, is believed to have bought?about 400,000 metric tonnes of durum wheat?in a tender that closed on Wednesday. The traders had reported the purchases on Wednesday night but were unable to estimate the amount purchased.

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