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South Korea's MFG bids up to 140,000 t corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) had issued a tender for up to 140.000 metric tons animal feed corn. Only corn from South America and South Africa is acceptable. The deadline to submit price offers is on Wednesday, 6 August.

Greek defence industry plans are based on anti-drone systems

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

In just a few minutes, a new anti-drone Greek system showed what it was capable of. Centauros, a system developed by the European Union, was tested in the Red Sea last year. It detected and quickly destroyed two aerial drones fired by Yemeni…

Australia's Austal wins defence shipbuilding contract; shares hit record high

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

Austal, Australia's shipbuilding company, announced on Tuesday that it had secured a contract with the government for the construction of ships. It also raised its earnings forecasts. The shares rose to a new record high. Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia…

Australia awards navy frigate contracts to Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2025

Richard Marles, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, said that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan will be delivering Australia's new A$10 Billion ($6.5 Billion) navy frigate program. He said that the deal showed Canberra's "focus" on "investing…

After Trump's order for a submarine, the Kremlin warns against nuclear rhetoric

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2025

In its first reaction to Donald Trump's statement that he ordered the repositioning nuclear submarines in the United States, the Kremlin warned everyone on Monday against using nuclear rhetoric. Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, played down…

Sugar traders claim that Pakistan has bid to buy 100,000 metric tonnes of sugar

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Pakistan's state-owned agency, had issued a tender for 100,000 metric tonnes of white refined sugar. The deadline to submit price offers is August 11th. Traders said…

Two people are killed in a collision between a bus and a train in Russia's Leningrad Region

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2025

The regional railway administration reported on Monday that at least two people died and 10 were injured in a collision between a bus and a freight rail in the Russian region of Leningrad. The railway administration in Leningrad, northwest Russia…

As many as dozens of migrants are missing after a boat sinks in Yemen and at least 54 migrants have died.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 3, 2025

Health officials reported that at least 54 migrants were killed when a boat with around 150 people on board sank in bad weather off the coast of Yemen, and dozens more are still missing. Security sources confirmed that the boat capsized in the Arabian Sea off Ahwar District…

Russian and Chinese naval forces conduct anti-submarine and artillery drills in the Sea of Japan

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 3, 2025

As part of joint exercises scheduled, the Russian Pacific Fleet said on Sunday that the Russian and Chinese navies were conducting artillery and counter-submarine drills at sea in Japan. Two days after U.S. president Donald Trump claimed that he had a plan, the drills take place.

Panama Ports will discuss port sale with Panama Government

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2025

Panama Ports Company said that on Friday it would communicate with the Panama Government at the appropriate time regarding the sale of two important ports it operates near to the Panama Canal. Hong Kong's CK Hutchison owns 90% of PPC. The company…

The EU's highest court rules in favor of wind farm builders Galicia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2025

The European Court of Justice decided on Friday that the rights of public consultation had not been violated by environmental groups in a dispute over the construction of Wind Farms in Galicia, a region in Spain's northwestern region. The ruling…

Huntington Ingalls' quarterly results are topped by Huntington Ingalls as shipbuilding problems ease

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2025

Huntington Ingalls, a U.S.-based military shipbuilder, reported results for the second quarter that were above Wall Street expectations on Thursday as production issues at its shipyards eased and submarine demand grew. In premarket trading, the company's stock rose by about 5%.

Norwegian Cruise Line keeps profit forecast after bookings bounce back from a soft start

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, which has a 6% increase in its shares on Thursday morning premarket trading after indicating a rebound in demand for its cruise holidays following sluggishness at the beginning of the year. The company also maintained its profit target.

Turkey buys feed barley at tender, seeking 225,000 T, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2025

The Turkish state grain board TMO began buying animal feed barley on Thursday in an international auction. Initially, about 25,000 metric tonnes were purchased by the TMO. The tender was for a total of 225,000 metric tonnes and it is expected that more will be bought later on Thursday.

Traders say that Pakistan has received offers for 100,000 tons of white sugar in the tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicated that the lowest price in the international bid to purchase 100,000 metric tons (c&f) of white refined sugar was $539.00 per metric ton. They said that offers from the Trading Corporation of Pakistan state agency (TCP) are still being considered…

South Korea: The 'Make America Shipbuilding Great Again Package' is key to a trade agreement, South Korea says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2025

South Korean Finance minister Koo Yun Cheol stated on Thursday that the U.S.-South Korea tariff agreement hinged on a partnership package for shipbuilding titled "Make America Shipbuilding Great Again". Koo stated that South Korean shipbuilders…

Traders say that Turkey has received offers for 225,000 tons of barley purchased through a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2025

Initial assessments by traders indicated that the lowest price offered during the first round of tendering from Turkey's TMO state grain board to purchase and import 225,000 metric tons animal feed barley was $234.90 per ton c&f. They said that no purchase had been reported…

Traders say that Turkey has received offers for 225,000 T of barley purchased in the tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2025

Initial assessments by traders indicated that the lowest price offered during the first round of tendering from Turkey's TMO state grain board to purchase and import 225,000 metric tons animal feed barley was $234.90 per ton c&f. They said that no purchase had yet been reported…

US sanctions on Iranian shipping network are major

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2025

On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department issued new sanctions against over 115 Iran linked individuals, entities, and vessels. This is an indication that the Trump administration has intensified its "maximum-pressure" campaign following June's bombing of Tehran's nuclear sites.

Monaco's Casirighi's team wins Admiral's Cup as they master the waves

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2025

Monaco Yacht Club won the Admiral's Cup for the first time on Wednesday. They were the first team to win the prize from the Principality after a long series of races that culminated with the Fastnet Race. Monaco won the Fastnet final after a fierce battle in six inshore races on the Solent.