### [2026-08-20](/feed/2026/08/20/index.md)

##### LSEG
# LSEG data shows that a vessel in France is loading wheat destined for Sudan, marking the first export of wheat from France to Sudan since August 2008. 




### Sources:

1. [Baird Maritime](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/france-loads-first-wheat-shipment-to-sudan-in-18-years)

### Changes:

1. LSEG data shows that a vessel in France is loading wheat destined for Sudan, the first export of wheat from France to Sudan since August 2008.  _2026-08-21 08:01:18 (First version)_
1. LSEG data shows that a vessel in France is loading wheat destined for Sudan, marking the first export of wheat from France to Sudan since August 2008.  _(Current version)_

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