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Jordanian traders claim that they have won a tender to purchase 120,000 metric tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday 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 for submitting price offers is September 17. The traders had…

The number of ships passing through the Panama Canal has declined in August

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2025

In a Wednesday bulletin, the Panama Canal Authority reported that the number of ships passing through the canal decreased slightly from 32.6 to 32.5 per day on average in August. The number of slots available per day has not been fully allocated…

Jordan purchases 60,000 tons of feed barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley from optional origins on Wednesday in an international bid seeking up to 120,00 tons. The trading house Bunge was reported to…

Pakistan purchases sorghum from the US following floods, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Pakistani buyers are believed to be buying about five shipments from the United States of grain sorghum after severe floods have damaged Pakistani crops. It was not clear how many tons were involved, but traders estimated between 240,000 and 300,000.

Jordan Issues Tender for Up to 120,000 Tons of Wheat, Traders Say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 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 a variety or origins. European traders confirmed this on Wednesday. The deadline for submitting price offers is September 16.

W. Africa Crude - The bulk of Angola’s cargoes has been sold

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

Angola has found buyers for the bulk of its October cargoes. A rise in freight rates is affecting arbitrage economics. One trader reported that there are still cargoes from the 10-12 October loading of Angola for sale. The programme of loading lists 31 cargoes.

Canada - September 9

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. As the search for vital metals intensifies, Vancouver-based Teck Resources…

Tariff turmoil dims the year-end outlook for US container imports, which rose in August.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

Descartes, a provider of supply chain technology, said that U.S. containerized imports rose 1.6% in August compared to the same month last year, despite a drop in volume from China and key suppliers due to uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's new trade policy. Last month, U.S.

Iran's SLAL has won tenders to purchase 120,000 tonnes each of corn, barley, and soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Iranian state-owned animal food importer SLAL had issued international tenders for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn and barley, as well as 120,000 metric ton of soymeal. They said…

1789 Capital, a Trump-linked venture capital fund, has assets of $1 billion.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

A little-known venture capital fund, with close ties to Donald Trump and his family, quietly reached a $1 billion milestone in the months that followed Donald Trump's return. 1789 Capital was once a niche firm that tried to align equity investment with conservative political values.

Traders say that Pakistan has received offers for 100,000 tons of white sugar in the tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicated that the lowest price offered to Pakistan in its international tender to purchase 100,000 metric tons sugar was $545 per metric ton, including freight and cost. They said that the offers in the…

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons of feed barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 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 for submitting price offers is September 10. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Trafigura economist: Oil shadow fleet is growing due to sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

Saad Rahim is the chief economist at Trafigura, a major trading company. He said that the shadow fleet of oil tanks has grown following Western sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. The shadow fleet plays a crucial role in ensuring that Russian crude oil is available to buyers…

China's crude oil imports in August are up 4.9% on July and up 0.8% year-on-year.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

China's crude imports increased 0.8% from the previous year in August, as both state-owned refineries and independent refineries continued to operate at high rates. Data from the General Administration of Customs on Thursday showed that the…

Manager citing data: Arctic LNG 2 has delivered its first cargo

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 4, 2025

A senior manager from the majority shareholder said on Thursday that Russia's Arctic LNG 2 has delivered its first LNG shipment, citing data from ship tracking. As you can see, the first vessel entered China according to data. Data from Kpler showed that China had received its first LNG cargo…

Tunisia purchases approximately 125,000 tons soft wheat through tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 3, 2025

European traders reported that the Tunisian state grain agency purchased approximately 125,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat from origins other than Tunisia in a Wednesday international tender. The lowest estimated price was $255.86 per ton, cost and freight included.

Sources say that Bukom refinery in Singapore exports rare naphtha, according to sources

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 2, 2025

Three sources familiar with the situation and with shipping data say that Singapore's Bukom refinery exported its first cargo of naphtha in years, following an extended outage at their cracker. More cargoes are expected to be shipped over the next few weeks.

Indian oil minister denies that country is benefiting from Russian imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 1, 2025

Hardeep Singh Puri said that India does not profit from Russian oil imports. Its purchases have stabilized markets and kept prices from increasing to $200 per barrel. India has been targeted by the U.S. for its Russian crude purchases. President…

Sources: China increases soybean purchases from Argentina and Uruguay amid US Trade War

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 29, 2025

According to two sources, China's importers of soybeans are increasing their purchases from Argentina and Uruguay in the coming year to make up for the lack of U.S. shipments due to the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing. Sources…

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 60,000 tonnes of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 29, 2025

Nonghyup Feed Inc., a leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer (NOFI), purchased around 60,000 tons of soymeal in a closed-door deal on Thursday. The deal was made without a formal international tender. The estimated price was $348.58 per ton, cost and freight included.

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