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UN Trade Agency: Conflict and tariffs are causing major instability in the shipping industry

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

According to a U.N. Trade and Development Agency report released on Wednesday, the shipping industry is experiencing significant volatility due to rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions brought about by a wave new tariffs. UNCTAD's maritime…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling-wheat, from which the origin can be chosen, European traders reported on Wednesday. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 30 September.

Algerian wheat tenders seen at around 600,000 tonnes

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction on Tuesday. Some estimates put the number at 700,000-720,000 tons. This compares to the traders' estimates of mainly between 500…

South Korea's MFG purchases about 120,000 tonnes of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported that Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought approximately 120,000 metric tonnes of soymeal at an international auction on Wednesday. Two consignments of 60,000 tons were purchased to be sourced either from South America or the United States, or China.

South Korean mills purchase about 50,000 tonnes of US wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 50,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the United States at an international auction on Wednesday. All wheat varieties were purchased on a FOB basis.

China increases its soybean purchases from Argentina to 20 cargoes.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

Traders said that Chinese importers continued to purchase Argentine soya beans at a rapid pace after the South American supplier temporarily reduced its export taxes, allowing it to compete with other suppliers. These purchases are eroding the U.S.'s market share…

Traders say that traders do not believe Syria will purchase the 200,000 tons of wheat offered by the World Wheat Alliance.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Syrian state grain agency was believed to not have purchased any milling wheat in an international bid for 200,000 metric tonnes of milling flour which ended on September 15. The traders said that in the past, offers were still under consideration.

Traders estimate that the Algerian wheat purchase in tender is around 600,000 tonnes.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction on Tuesday. Estimates of the purchase ranged up to 690 000 tons. The trader estimates were mostly between 500…

South Korea's MFG bids to purchase 120,000 tons of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that South Korea's Major Feedmill Group has announced an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,00 metric tons soymeal. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Wednesday, September 24, as well.

South Korea's FLC purchased 60,000 tons of soymeal privately, traders claim.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought about 60,000 tons of soymeal on Tuesday in a private transaction without holding an international tender. They said that the soymeal would be imported from the United States, or South America.

House panel asks Rubio for Philippines funding to counter China threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

According to a letter sent to Secretary of States Marco Rubio by the U.S. House Committee on China, Washington has been urged to provide funding to the Philippines in order to counter Beijing's aggressive and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea.

Singapore's Seatrium sells Texas shipyard to Turkey’s Karpowership at $51 million

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

Seatrium Limited, a Singapore-based company, announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement to sell the "surplus" AmFELS Yard Shipbuilding Facility in Texas to Karpowership. The price is $50.67million. AmFELS Yard in Brownsville builds…

Sources say that Chevron's Venezuelan oil exports have been halved since the new US authorization.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

According to three sources familiar with the situation, the U.S. oil giant Chevron can only export half of the crude produced by its Venezuelan joint ventures under the new rules set forth by Washington. The Treasury Department issued a limited…

China purchases Argentine soya beans after tax cut, leaving US farmers behind

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

Three traders reported that Chinese buyers had purchased at least 10 loads of Argentine soya beans after Buenos Aires abolished grain export taxes. This is a further blow to U.S. soybean farmers who are already unable to access their largest market due low prices and have been shut out.

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction that ended on Tuesday. They said that the initial cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs, was $259, 260, and 261.

Turkey will buy 255,000 tonnes of feed barley from traders, they say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Turkish state grain board TMO had issued an international tender for the purchase and import of about 255,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is 30 September.

China purchases Argentine soya beans after the tax cut, leaving US farmers behind

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

Three traders reported that Chinese buyers had purchased at least 10 loads of Argentine soya beans after Buenos Aires abolished grain export taxes. This is a further blow to U.S. soybean farmers who are already unable to access their largest market due low prices and have been shut out.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 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 Al Dahra for $266.00 per ton, including freight (c&f)…

Bangladesh to purchase 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer had issued an international bid to purchase 50,000 tons of rice. The deadline for submitting price offers is October 6, 2016. The tender is seeking offers for non-basmati rice parboiled in CIF terms (ship unloading charges)…

House panel asks Rubio for Philippines funding to counter China threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

According to a letter sent to Secretary of States Marco Rubio by the U.S. House Committee on China, Washington has been urged to provide funding to the Philippines in order to counter Beijing's aggressive and destabilising activities in the South China Sea.