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Wall Street Journal, Jan 28,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 28, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. The cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has pleaded guilty to allegations that it was operating as a money-transmitting company without a license in the U.S.

Moldovan PM: EU has provided 30 million Euros for Transdniestria gas supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2025

Moldovan Prime Minster Dorin Recean announced on Monday that the European Union would provide 30 million euro ($31.5million) for the purchase and transportation of natural gas into Transdniestria - the region which has broken away from Moldova.

Russia's Ryzan oil refinery stops operations after drone strikes, sources state

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2025

late last week, two market sources informed Reuters on Monday. They said oil storage at the refinery had actually been set ablaze. Among damaged equipment were a railway loading rack and a. hydrotreater unit utilized to get rid of impurities from improved. products.

French wheat exports fall due to poor crop, Algerian spat and Russian rivalry

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2025

France is facing its worst wheat exports for decades due to a rift between Algeria and the European Union, a slump in Chinese demand, as well as a poor harvest. The French farmers who protested in the beginning of this year against falling incomes…

Traders say Algerian soymeal was bought in auction this week by Algerians.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 24, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that Algerian state agency ONAB was believed to have purchased between 25,000 and 35,000 metric tonnes of soymeal at an international tender up to 70,000 metric tons on Thursday. The shipment was to arrive by the 25th of February at the latest.

Trump's tariffs threaten to hit a major Chinese port ahead of the holiday season, causing congestion.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 24, 2025

This week, exporters rushed to load and ship containers from Shenzhen’s Yantian Port - one of the largest container ports in the world - before an eight day Lunar New Year break and ahead of potential U.S. duties on Chinese products. Yantian…

Rio Tinto flags Q1 shipments struck after cyclone-induced rail interruptions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2025

cyclone Sean. of the steel-making commodity said. for three to 4 weeks for repair work, Rio said. maintaining its general shipment forecast for 2025. especially in the rain-stricken Pilbara region. from the Pilbara Ports Authority.

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 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. Price offers must be submitted by Jan. 29, 2019. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

Traders say that Thailand is believed to have passed a 195,000 T feed-wheat tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that a group of Thai importers is believed to be the ones who rejected all bids and did not purchase any animal feed wheat in an international auction for up to 195,000 tons which ended on Wednesday. Prices were considered too high.

Tanger Med port in Morocco will handle 10.24 million containers by 2024

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

Tanger Med Port in Morocco said Wednesday that it retained its position as the Mediterranean’s leading port, handling 10,24 million containers. This is an increase of 18.8% compared to a year ago. In June, the port reported that it expected…

Texas ports start resuming operations after winter storm

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

in the day, according to a shipping notice seen . up until now caused small interruptions to energy operations. Tuesday amid low temperatures and snow in Texas. according to the advisories. on Tuesday, the port stated. their service remained suspended. remark.

Yemen's Houthis complimentary team of Galaxy Leader after over a year, Al Masirah television reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

Sea coast, Houthiowned Al Masirah TV reported on Wednesday. Palestinian militant group Hamas. Council as saying. car provider's owner Galaxy Maritime. Houthi forces at sea on Nov. of war in Gaza. agreement. criminal activities and siege of the Gaza Strip, he said.

Jordan has 7 bidders in the 120,000 T wheat auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 21, 2025

Initial assessments indicate that seven trading companies have participated in the international bid on Tuesday by Jordan's state grain buyer for 120,000 metric tonnes of wheat. Participants are believed to include CHS, Cargill Al Dahra Cereal Crops Trading Buildcom Ameropa.

Texas Pilots suspend some operations in and around ports due to winter storm

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 21, 2025

Texas pilots who help move vessels around ports suspended some operations Monday due to the frigid temperatures that hit the state. According to an agent, the Brazos Santiago Pilots had been scheduled to stop ship movements on Monday just before midnight as conditions offshore worsened.

China purchases less Russian coal in 2024 regardless of record imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2025

purchases from other crucial providers, led by Australia, throughout a. record year for coal imports, customs data revealed on Monday. Purchases by China last year reached an all-time high of. 547.2 million tons, or a record 41% of worldwide traded coal,.

Sanctions against Russia include oil tankers that are still being built.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 17, 2025

The U.S. imposed sanctions on six Russian oil tankers that are still being built by the Zvezda shipyard in Russia. This is the first time Washington has banned tankers even before they have set sail or carried sanctioned goods. The sanctions…

Traders say that a group in Thailand purchased 195,000 T of feed wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 17, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that the TFMA group, which includes animal feed importers from Thailand, is believed to be responsible for purchasing around 195,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat during a recent tender. Three consignments were purchased.

Algeria offers to purchase 240,000 T of corn, barley and soybean meal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 16, 2025

On Thursday, European traders reported that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued international tenders for up to 240,00 metric tons animal-feed corn and 35,000 tons feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in tenders is this Friday, January 17.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 15, 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 optional origins. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is January 21. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 14, 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 CHS trading house at a cost of $267.60 per ton…

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