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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.

South Korea's MFG purchases about 60,000 tonnes of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea purchased around 60,000 tons of soymeal at an international auction on Thursday, European traders reported. The tender specified that the purchase could be made in South America or the United States, but the option was available to choose from China…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 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 3. The traders had expected…

Argus: French soft wheat stocks and exports expected to increase, according to Argus

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Argus Media, a commodities data company, said that it expects French soft-wheat exports to the European Union to recover to 8 million metric tonnes in 2025/26. However France will still have its largest stockpile for about 20 years. France, EU's largest grain producer…

Traders say Pakistan has bid to buy 100,000 tonnes of sugar

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan has launched a new tender for the purchase of 100,000 metric tonnes of white refined sugar. The deadline to submit price offers is September 8th. It is believed that…

South Korea's MFG bids for 60,000 tons of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Major Feedmill Group in South Korea (MFG) issued a tender for up to 60,000 tons of soymeal. European traders confirmed this on Thursday. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Thursday, 28 August. A consignment weighing between 40…

Jordan purchases about 60,000 metric tonnes feed barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 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 a global tender that sought up to 120,000 metric tons. The trading house Olam was reported…

Jordan Issues Tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 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 2.

Taiwan's MFIG purchases about 65,000 tonnes corn from US traders, say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

European traders reported that the MFIG group of Taiwan bought approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which was expected to come from the United States during an international auction on Wednesday. They said that the yellow corn was bought at a premium estimated to be 177.00 U.S.