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Uralchem, a Russian company, has sent a new shipment of fertiliser to Bangladesh

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

Uralchem Group, a Russian fertiliser manufacturer, announced on Thursday it had shipped 30,000 tons of potash as humanitarian aid to Bangladesh. The United Nations World Food Programme, which chartered the vessel, facilitated the delivery of the fertiliser, previously stored in Latvia.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 60,000 tonnes of feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought around 60,000 tons of animal feed in a bid for up to 130,000 tonnes on Thursday, European traders reported. Wheat was estimated to have cost $263.00 per ton, including freight and a $1.25 surcharge per ton for port unloading.

Ambrey: Pirates board a Malta-flagged product tanker off Somalia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

Ambrey, a maritime security company, reported on Thursday pirates had boarded a tanker flying the Malta flag off the coast of Somalia. Ambrey, in a statement, said that pirates had approached the tanker on a skiff. They then opened fire. The pirates operated from a hijacked Iranian flagged dhow.

Bangladesh receives tender offers to purchase 50,000 tons rice

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

The traders estimated that the lowest price in the tender, closed on Thursday by Bangladesh's state grain buyer, to buy 50,000 metric tonnes of rice was $355.59 per metric ton CIF, liner out. They said that offers are still being considered, and no purchases have been reported.

The FLC of South Korea has bid to purchase up to 130,000 tonnes of wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the Feed Leaders' Committee of South Korea has published an international tender for up to 130,000 tons animal feed wheat. Two consignments are expected to arrive in South Korea in February and march 2026.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 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. November 12 is the deadline for pricing offers. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

Bangladesh announces another tender for the purchase of 50,000 tons rice

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 5, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer has released another international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. The deadline to submit price offers is the 20th of November. Bangladesh also released a separate tender for 50…

Jordan purchases about 60,000 tonnes of feed barley through a tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 5, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain buyer bought 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley from optional origins during Wednesday's international auction, which sought up to 120,000 metric tons. The barley, which was to be shipped during the first half of 2026…

Jordanian traders report that the country has issued a tender for up to 120,000 tonnes of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 5, 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 to submit price proposals in the tender is 11 November.

Egypt's Suez Canal revenue rises 14% as Red Sea tensions lessen

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 4, 2025

The canal authority reported that Egypt's Suez Canal revenue increased 14.2% between July and Octember, citing a calmer Red Sea following a ceasefire with Gaza, and an increase in traffic along the waterway. In 2023 and 2024, Yemen's Iran-aligned…

Bangladesh receives offers for 50,000 tons of rice, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

Traders said that the lowest price in the tender for 50,000 metric tonnes of rice from Bangladesh's State Grains Buyer, which closed on Sunday, was estimated to be $356.78 per metric ton CIF Liner Out. They said that offers are still being considered, and that no purchases had been reported.

Ship tracking data shows that India's Russian oil exports increased in October.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

According to preliminary data from Kpler, OilX and Kpler, India's crude imports from Russia should have increased slightly from the previous month, despite pressure from Washington. Kpler data shows that India's Russian crude oil imports increased to 1.48 million barrels a day (bpd)…

Bangladesh bids again for 50,000 tons of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer has announced a new international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. November 13 is the deadline for price offers. Bangladesh has also released a separate tender for 50,000 tons rice.

Traders say that Iran's SLAL has bid for 120,000 tonnes each of corn and soybean meal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer SLAL had issued international tenders for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, and 120,000 metric Tons of soymeal. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to tenders is on Tuesday…

Analysts say that a sanctioned LNG tanker is responsible for the STS transfer off Malaysia.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

Two analytics firms report that a sanctioned LNG tanker picked up a cargo at a Russian export terminal, which was also subject to Western restrictions. The transfer appears to be the very first STS of Russian LNG sanctioned by the West, despite…

French miner Eramet reduces spending and promises more turnaround efforts

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

French mining group Eramet has lowered its capital expenditure target for this fiscal year. It announced that it will announce more measures in December to combat declining results and increasing debt at the nickel-and-manganese producer. In a third quarter sales report…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 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 to submit price proposals in the tender is 5 November. Traders…

Document shows that IOC is seeking 24 million barrels from the Americas between January and March 2026.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

Indian Oil, a state-run refiner, has called for initial bids on 24 million barrels from the Americas to be used in the quarter of 2026 between January and March. According to the document, the tender is looking for both low and high sulphur crude oils.

Italy warns Malians to leave the country because of security concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

Italy warned against traveling to Mali on Wednesday due to security concerns. The government is under increasing pressure by insurgents linked to al Qaeda, who are imposing a blockade of fuel. The Italian Foreign Ministry has urged Italian nationals in Mali to leave as soon as they can.

Italy warns Malians to leave the country because of security concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

Italy warned against traveling to Mali on Wednesday due to security concerns. The government is under increasing pressure by insurgents linked to al Qaeda, who are imposing a blockade of fuel. The Italian Foreign Ministry has urged Italian nationals in Mali to leave as soon as they can.