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Italian Sea Group shares fall 9.7% after lowering 2025 guidance due to US tariffs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 8, 2025

The Italian Sea Group shares fell up to 9.7% on Friday after the group lowered its revenue forecast for 2025 and core profit margins, citing U.S. trade policies that are protectionist and geopolitical tensions. In a recent statement, the luxury…

Thyssenkrupp shareholders to vote on spin-off defence

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 8, 2025

Thyssenkrupp shareholders will vote on Friday on the planned spin-off its defence division, amid expectations that its value may increase due to a radical change in European defense spending. Thyssenkrupp’s TKMS Division, which manufactures…

Thyssenkrupp shareholders to vote on spin-off defence

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 8, 2025

Thyssenkrupp shareholders will vote on Friday on the planned spin-off its defence division, amid expectations that its value may increase due to a radical change in European defence spending. NATO members in Europe are increasing their defense budgets as a response to Donald Trump's stance.

Shipping data shows that Chevron chartered tankers are returning to Venezuela following the US licensing.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

According to sources and shipping data, at least three vessels used by oil major Chevron to transport Venezuelan crude into the U.S. sailed toward the South American nation's waters Thursday. Exports are expected to resume in the coming months following the issuance of a new U.S. licence.

Tunisia purchases 75,000 T of soft wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

In an international auction held on Thursday, the Tunisian state grain agency bought about 75,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat from origins that were optional. The wheat was bought in three consignments of 25,000 tons each. The traders had estimated that the total purchased was 100,000 tons.

Tunisia receives offers for 100,000 T of soft wheat tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

European traders reported that the lowest price offered by Tunisia’s state grain agency in its international tender on Thursday for about 100,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat is believed to be $262.50 per ton, including freight and cost. No purchase has been made yet…

Tunisia receives offers for 100,000 T of soft wheat tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

European traders reported that the lowest price offered by Tunisia’s state grain agency in its international tender on Thursday for about 100,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat is believed to be $262.50 per ton, including freight and cost. No purchase has been made yet…

South Korea's NOFI purchases approximately 65,000 T of feed wheat from the United States, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

In an international auction held on Wednesday, European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from the United States. The…

Source in the Indian government says that Nayara Energy is looking for ships to transport refined fuels from India.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

A government source revealed on Thursday that the private refiner Nayara Energy backed by Russia, which had been sanctioned last month by the European Union, was seeking help from India's Shipping Ministry to obtain vessels for the transportation of its refined fuels.

South Korea's NOFI receives offers for 65,000 T of feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicated that the lowest bid in the Thursday tender from South Korean animal feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. was $262.94 per metric ton, c&f. The offer included 65,000 metric tonnes and a $1.50 surcharge per ton for port deloading.

Jordanian traders claim that the country will buy up to 120,00 tons of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 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 August 13th. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender on barley…

South Korea's NOFI offers up to 65,000 tonnes of feed wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) had issued a tender for up to 65,000 tons of animal feed grain. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers is Thursday, August 7. The…

Oil trader 2Rivers, formerly Coral Energy, begins dissolution process

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

The company announced on Wednesday that the Dubai-based oil trading firm 2Rivers (formerly Coral Energy) has begun the formal dissolution process following the sanctions imposed by Britain and the European Union. The company said it took the decision with great regret…

Days after Trump's move, Russian and Chinese navies have practiced destroying an 'enemy sub'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

Russian and Chinese navies practiced hunting down and destroying an opponent submarine in the Sea of Japan. This was announced by Russia's Defence Ministry on Wednesday. Days earlier, U.S. president Donald Trump had said that he moved two U.S. nuke subs closer towards Russia.

Thailand is believed to have passed a 60,000 T feed-wheat tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicate that a group of Thai importers rejected all bids and did not purchase any animal feed wheat in a recent international tender which ended on Wednesday. Prices were considered to be too high. The…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 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 12 August.

South Korea's MFG purchases around 68,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

European traders reported that South Korea's Major Feedmill Group, or MFG, purchased approximately 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The group was looking for up to 140,000 metric tons only from South America and South Africa.

South Korea's MFG purchases around 68,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

European traders reported that South Korea's Major Feedmill Group, or MFG, purchased approximately 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The group was looking for up to 140,000 metric tons only from South America and South Africa.

US Coast Guard: Titan submersible design was a major factor in its implosion

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard's investigative board found Tuesday that "inadequate" design of the Titan submersible played a major role in its 2023 implosion, which left five people dead. Titan, a British passenger ship that sank on the seabed in 1912 killing more than 1…

South Korea's MFG purchases 65,000 T of feed wheat from the United States

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from the United States on Tuesday in a deal that was not subject to an international tender. A consignment of goods was purchased for an estimated…