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Exports of cereals from France's Rouen hub to drop by 40% in 2024/25

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

The operator of the port said that the poor French harvest was the reason for the 40% drop in 2024/25 cereal shipments. Haropa Port, the port operator, said that 5.2 million tons of cereals were loaded in Rouen during 2024/25 compared to 8.7 millions tons in 2023/24.

Tunisia purchases approximately 50,000 metric tonnes corn at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported that the Tunisian grain agency ONF purchased about 50,000 tons of corn from an international auction on Wednesday. The corn was to come from optional origins. The 25,000 tons were purchased in two consignments. One from Raya Trading House at $252.27 per ton…

Tunisia receives offers for 50,000 T of corn, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported that the lowest price offered by Tunisian's state grain agency ONF in its international tender on Wednesday for about 50,000 tons of animal feed was $244.69 per ton, including freight and cost. No purchase has been made yet, but offers are still being evaluated.

Bangladesh receives offers for 50,000 T of wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported that the lowest price offered by Bangladesh's state grain buyer in an international bid to buy and import 50,000 tons of wheat was $268.90 per metric ton CIF, liner out. Traders said that offers are still being considered but no purchases have yet been made.

Iran's SLAL bids for 60,000 T of corn and soybean meal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Iranian state-owned animal food importer SLAL had issued international tenders for up to 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, and 60,000 metrictons of soymeal. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers was also Wednesday, 9 July.

The FLC of South Korea has won a tender to purchase up to 69,000 T of corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) had issued an international tender for purchase between 52,000 to 69,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Wednesday, July 9.

Iranian SLAL offers 120,000 T of feed barley to traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer SLAL had issued an international bid to purchase at least 120,00 metric tons animal feed barley. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is on Wednesday, July 9.

Russell: Iron ore remains calm amid China uncertainties and US tariff turmoil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2025

In recent months, iron ore prices have remained stable despite increasing uncertainty about the future of the steel raw material. The benchmark Singapore Exchange contract closed at $95.25 per metric ton Monday. This is down from $95.89 the previous day…

Tunisia is reportedly looking to purchase around 50,000 tonnes of feed corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Tunisian ONF, a state agency, has launched an international tender for the purchase of approximately 50,000 metric tonnes animal feed corn. Grain can come from a variety of origins. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers was Wednesday…

Russell: Iron ore remains calm despite China's uncertainty and US tariff turmoil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2025

In recent months, iron ore prices have remained stable despite increasing uncertainty about the future of the steel raw material. The benchmark Singapore Exchange contract closed at $95.25 per metric ton Monday. This is down from $95.89 the previous day…

Treasury: US to reduce exports of LPG from Venezuela

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 7, 2025

The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Monday that the Trump administration had revoked a license that allowed shipments of LPG to Venezuelan state energy company Petroleos de Venezuela SA. The gas can be discharged until September 5 if it was loaded onto a vessel before or on July 7.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2025

Jordan's state grain purchaser has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline for submitting price offers is July 15, 2015. The new tender seeks to ship consignments between October 1-15 (or 16-31)…

Jordan to purchase 120,000 T of feed barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer has issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120,000 tons barley in its previous tender on Wednesday.

Jordan does not purchase 120,000 T of barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2025

European traders claim that Jordan's state grain purchaser is not believed to have purchased any barley in the international tender for animal feed barley, which closed on Tuesday. Traders said that three companies participated in the bid: Viterra Olam and Agrocorp.

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.

The price of Russian ESPO Blend oil remains stable despite strong demand

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

Four traders reported on Tuesday that the premiums for ESPO blend crude oil shipping from Russia's Kozmino Port late in July or early August to China are unchanged compared with those for earlier in the month. The Chinese said that the premium over ICE Brent was greater than $2 per barrel…

South Korea's MFG purchases about 120,000 T of soymeal according to traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought approximately 120,000 metric tonnes of soymeal in an auction on Monday. The soymeal could have been sourced from the United States or South America, but also China, traders reported. Both consignments of 60…

As the heatwave continues, low water levels are hampering shipping on Germany's Rhine River.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

Commodity traders reported on Monday that a heatwave in Western Europe had lowered the water level on Germany's Rhine River. This has affected shipping and increased freight costs for cargo owners as their vessels could not sail fully loaded.

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.