Bunge’s Port Lincoln terminal will export 66,000 tonnes of barley to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia as part of South Australia’s export programme for the 2025/25 season.
Bunge director of industrial management Gavin Cavanagh said that the shipment demonstrates the company’s commitment to South Australia’s agriculture industry.
“This first vessel signals the beginning of a busy shipping programme with more than six million tonnes forward booked across our six South Australian ports,” he said.
“We’re seeing strong early buyer demand for new season grain from more than 45 buyers, including nine exporters this season.”
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To further support farmers during harvest, Bunge has introduced high-moisture segregations for barley, in a move to help meet rigorous shipping requirements and to manage variable harvest conditions.
“Offering additional segregations, such as high moisture, is one example of how we adapt to meet farmers’ needs and provide them an opportunity to deliver while still meeting our end use customer’s specifications,” Cavanagh said.
“We encourage farmers to contact their local site team with any feedback, and we will be working with our farmer customers regarding their harvesting activity to ensure our segregations and opening hours meet their requirements.”
Vessels have either arrived or are ahead of schedule at Bunge’s Thevenard, Wallaroo, Port Giles, Inner Harbour, and Outer Harbour ports this week.