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February 4, 2026
European traders reported on Wednesday that the state grain board of Turkey, TMO, had issued an "international tender" to purchase and import approximately 255,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. Barley is sought to be shipped between February…
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February 4, 2026
European traders reported on Wednesday that the Algerian state agency OAIC reportedly 'purchased' around 200,000 tonnes of?animal-feed barley in an international auction on Tuesday. The traders had reported the purchase Tuesday night but were…
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February 4, 2026
According to European traders, the Busan section of South Korea's Korea Feed Association (KFA) purchased around 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Tuesday in a private transaction without issuing a tender. The corn can be purchased from the United States…
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February 4, 2026
According to traders and shipping data, oil refiners in the U.S. Gulf Coast struggle to absorb the rapid increase of Venezuelan crude since last month's $2 billion deal between Caracas & Washington. This has pushed up prices and left some volumes unsold.
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February 4, 2026
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison announced on Wednesday that its Panama Ports Company has begun international arbitration proceedings against Panama, after the country’s top court annulled their licences to run two Panama?Canal port. This case could take many years to resolve.
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February 4, 2026
According to traders and shipping information, oil refiners in the U.S. Gulf Coast struggle to absorb an influx of Venezuelan crude since last month's $2 billion deal, which was a "flagship" agreement between Washington and Caracas. This has pushed up prices and left some volumes unsold.
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February 4, 2026
China has called the Panama court's decision to annul CK Hutchison’s contracts to operate a pair of Panama Canal ports as "absurd, shameful and pathetic" and vowed that it would defend Chinese interests. Panama's Supreme Court annulled last…
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February 4, 2026
Nonghyup Feed Inc., the leading South Korean animal food maker (NOFI), bought an estimated 134,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Tuesday in a?international bid that sought up to 207,000 metric tons. Traders said that two consignments each of up to 67…
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February 4, 2026
European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought an estimated 134,000 tons of 'animal feed corn' in a?international?tender on Tuesday. The tender sought up to 207 tons. According to traders…
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February 4, 2026
European traders reported on Tuesday that the leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), has issued an international bid to purchase up to?to 207,00 metric tons animal feed corn. The deadline to submit?price?offers in the tender also falls on Tuesday, February 3.
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February 4, 2026
The hard economic reality of oil will sabotage President Donald Trump's efforts to funnel U.S. crude oil and Venezuelan crude into India, as part of an overall trade agreement. Details of the deal were announced by President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday…
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February 2, 2026
The hard economic reality of oil will sabotage President Donald Trump's efforts to funnel U.S. crude oil and Venezuelan crude into India, as part of an overall trade agreement. Details of the deal, which was announced by President Trump and…
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February 2, 2026
Tanger Med Port in Morocco said Monday that it would maintain its position as the Mediterranean's and Africa's largest port by handling 11.1 million containers by 2025. This is an increase of 8.4% from a year ago. In a press release, the port…
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February 2, 2026
Shipping data shows that Venezuelan oil exports jumped to a record?800,000. barrels per day in January under the control of the United States, from 498,000 barrels per days in December. This was after the capture by the U.S. of President Nicolas Maduro…
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February 2, 2026
China's net copper imports last year fell to the lowest level since 2017. They totaled 3.03 million metric tonnes. Exports grew dramatically, despite a drop in inbound shipments of only 5% compared to 2024. The largest copper buyer in the world shipped almost 800,000 tonnes.
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February 2, 2026
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency announced on Saturday that two tankers suspected of illegal'ship-to ship oil transfers' were detained last week and that more than 512 million ringgit (US$129.9m) of crude oil was seized. This occurred 24 nautical miles west from Muka Head in Penang.
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February 1, 2026
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency announced on Saturday that two tankers suspected of illegal transfers of oil between ships were detained, and a total of?more than 512,000,000 ringgit ($129.9M) worth of 'crude oil was seized last week 24 nautical miles west of Muka Head in Penang.
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January 31, 2026
As demand for Urals crude drops and customers consider the growing risks of sanctions, traders are increasingly using tanks to store it. Calculations based on LSEG data and trade data. India and Turkey, two major importers of Russian oil, have…
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January 31, 2026
China's net copper imports last year fell to the lowest level since 2017. They totaled 3.03 million metric tonnes. Exports grew dramatically, despite a drop in inbound shipments of only 5% compared to 2024. The largest copper buyer in the world shipped almost 800,000 tonnes.
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January 31, 2026
German commuter and bus services will likely grind to a halt across the country as the major public services union has called for a nearly nationwide strike over a dispute with employers at the municipal and state level. In a Friday statement…
