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Iran refuses to accept US demands that are'maximalists' as Pakistan seeks peace

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 25, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made clear Iran's concerns and demands regarding U.S. policy on Saturday, as Pakistan launched a renewed push to put an end to a war which has claimed thousands of lives and shook the global energy markets.

US legal advisor says Iran war justified because of Tehran's "aggression" over decades

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2026

State Department lawyer Reed Rubinstein argued in a statement released days before the deadline of May 1 for the Trump administration to obtain approval from Congress under the 1973 War Powers Act or move to end the war. Reed Rubinstein, State Department's Legal Adviser…

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.

Sources confirm that the tanker HELGA has arrived at Basra's terminal to load crude oil, the second such arrival since Hormuz was closed.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2026

Two port sources confirmed that the oil tanker, HELGA, was sailing under the flag of Comoros and had arrived at one of the offshore oil loading facilities in Basra, Iraq's southern Basra Port on Friday. The vessel was about to load a total?2,000,000 barrels.

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 67,000 tonnes corn in a private deal on Thursday.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2026

?Leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed ?Inc. (NOFI) bought around 67,000 metric tonnes of animal 'feed corn' in a?private deal? on?Thursday, without an international tender? being issued. The corn was bought at a cost and freight included (c&f)…

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire while Trump seeks the 'best deal with Iran'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2026

Israel and Lebanon extended their three-week ceasefire at a White House meeting that was mediated by President Donald Trump. Trump said he would wait for the "best deal" to resolve his conflict with Iran. The fighting between Israel and Iranian…

Bangladesh's ambitious wind energy plans are slow to progress

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

South Asia relies on imported energy for 95% of their needs. The price increases following the Middle East war have been devastating. Wind and solar energy, which are renewable, can help break this dependency. Solar power is the largest renewable energy source in Bangladesh…

Cuba is able to enjoy some relief in the short term as Russian oil starts to flow

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

Cubans began this week to reap the benefits of a recent 100,000-metric-ton delivery of Russian crude oil. This is a temporary lifeline to the 'energy starved nation' and it was the first large shipment of oil to arrive on the island since early this year when the United States cut off the fuel.

After waiver, a foreign-flagged oil tanker transports US crude from Texas to Pennsylvania

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

A tanker with a foreign flag delivered crude oil from Texas to an American refinery. A?temporary waiver granted by President Donald Trump on Thursday allowed a refinery to operate?on Friday?in order to combat price hikes and supply disruptions caused by the Iran War.

South Korea's MFG purchases 134,000 tons corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

South Korea's Major Feedmill Group (MFG), without issuing an official tender, purchased 134,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday. Two consignments of?67,000 tons were purchased. The first purchase was made at a cost and freight…

South Korea's MFG buys 134,000 tons corn in private deal, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased 134,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in a private deal with European traders on Thursday. Two consignments of 67,000 tons each were purchased for arrival in South Korea?in August.

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.

Russia increases LPG rail exports to China by 21% in March m/m

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

Sources said that Russia increased its liquefied gas exports to China by 21% in March compared to February. This was due to the increase in trading after the Chinese New Year holiday and the lack of Middle East supplies. Due to European sanctions…

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

In the past decade, we have seen a rapid succession global energy crises, fueled by conflict, extreme weather and supply chain snarls. The highly fragmented oil and gas market of today is becoming more interconnected, and as the transition to a low-carbon economy accelerates…

Saudi Arabia announces tender for 710,000 tons wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

The General Food Security Authority announced on Thursday that Saudi Arabia has released a tender for the 'purchase of 710,000 metric tons? of wheat. The authority stated that delivery is expected to take place between June and August. European…

The Malacca Strait is the world's biggest 'chokepoint.'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

After the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, policymakers in Asia have been forced to consider the safety of other chokepoints on the sea, such as the Strait of Malacca. This is the busiest waterway in the world for international trade. What is the Malacca Strait?

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

In the past decade, we have seen a rapid series of energy crises around the world, fueled by extreme weather, military conflict and supply chain snarls. The highly interconnected oil and natural gas markets are fragmenting and the transition to a low-carbon economy is accelerating.

Pakistan LNG to bid for three LNG spot cargoes as part of first tender after December 2023

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

Pakistan LNG Limited issued a?first spot tender for liquefied gas (LNG),?since 2023, amid supply shortages triggered by?U.S. and Israeli war against?Iran. According to an advertisement published on Thursday, the company is "seeking bids" from…

India imports record amount of 2.5 million tons urea for nearly twice the price paid just two months earlier

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2026

India will import 2.5 million metric tonnes of urea at a record price, according to government sources, nearly twice the amount paid just two months earlier. The conflict in Iran is disrupting 'global' supplies. The record purchases will tighten the global supply…

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