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The Australian Foreign Minister says China has agreed on cooperation in jet fuel exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 29, 2026

Penny Wong, Australia's foreign?Minister, said that the Chinese government had agreed to cooperate with Australian companies on jet fuel shipments. She suggested China could relax?curbs? on exports due to supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.

Taiwan's MFIG purchases about 65,000 tonnes corn from US traders, say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 29, 2026

Taiwan's MFIG buying group purchased about 65,000 metric tons of animal feeding corn that was expected to be sourced from the u.s. European traders reported that on Wednesday they participated in an international?tender. They said that the yellow…

Sources say China has approved higher fuel exports in May, though they are down on a year earlier.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 29, 2026

Two?trading?sources said on?Wednesday that China had approved a?increase?in refined fuel?exports for May, to areas?other than Hong Kong. However, levels remain below the average of last year. Sources with direct knowledge of the situation said…

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 28, 2026

United Arab Emirates' decision not to join OPEC will drastically reduce the producer group's 65-year influence on the oil market. This could lead to a price war once Gulf producers rush to regain their market share after the Iran War is over.

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 65,000 tonnes corn in a private deal on Friday.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 27, 2026

European traders reported on Monday that leading 'South Korean feedmaker, Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI), purchased around '65,000 metric tonnes?of animal -feed corn on Friday in a private transaction without any international tender. The corn was purchased at a cost of $263.58 per ton…

US legal advisor says Iran war justified because of Tehran's "aggression" over decades

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2026

State Department lawyer Reed Rubinstein argued in a statement released days before the deadline of May 1 for the Trump administration to obtain approval from Congress under the 1973 War Powers Act or move to end the war. Reed Rubinstein, State Department's Legal Adviser…

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 67,000 tonnes corn in a private deal on Thursday.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2026

?Leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed ?Inc. (NOFI) bought around 67,000 metric tonnes of animal 'feed corn' in a?private deal? on?Thursday, without an international tender? being issued. The corn was bought at a cost and freight included (c&f)…

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire while Trump seeks the 'best deal with Iran'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2026

Israel and Lebanon extended their three-week ceasefire at a White House meeting that was mediated by President Donald Trump. Trump said he would wait for the "best deal" to resolve his conflict with Iran. The fighting between Israel and Iranian…

South Korea's MFG purchases 134,000 tons corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

South Korea's Major Feedmill Group (MFG), without issuing an official tender, purchased 134,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday. Two consignments of?67,000 tons were purchased. The first purchase was made at a cost and freight…

South Korea's MFG buys 134,000 tons corn in private deal, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased 134,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in a private deal with European traders on Thursday. Two consignments of 67,000 tons each were purchased for arrival in South Korea?in August.

Russia increases LPG rail exports to China by 21% in March m/m

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

Sources said that Russia increased its liquefied gas exports to China by 21% in March compared to February. This was due to the increase in trading after the Chinese New Year holiday and the lack of Middle East supplies. Due to European sanctions…

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

In the past decade, we have seen a rapid succession global energy crises, fueled by conflict, extreme weather and supply chain snarls. The highly fragmented oil and gas market of today is becoming more interconnected, and as the transition to a low-carbon economy accelerates…

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2026

In the past decade, we have seen a rapid series of energy crises around the world, fueled by extreme weather, military conflict and supply chain snarls. The highly interconnected oil and natural gas markets are fragmenting and the transition to a low-carbon economy is accelerating.

China expresses concern about US seizure Iranian cargo ship and urges further discussions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 20, 2026

A Chinese spokesperson stated on Monday that China was concerned about the "forced interception" by the U.S. of a cargo ship flying the Iranian flag. He urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement responsibly. Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for the Chinese government…

Heavy sweet oil is being chased by refiners and marine fuel blenders amid the Iran war disruptions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 21, 2026

Sources in the industry said that marine?fuel suppliers are facing a shortage of high-density low-sulphur crude, also known as heavy sweet oil, to blend because of the competition between refiners. The Iran war has disrupted Middle?East imports.

China expresses concern about the US seizure and detention of an Iranian cargo ship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 20, 2026

China expressed concern about the "forced interception" of an Iranian cargo ship by the U.S., said a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry on Monday. He urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement responsibly. Guo Jiakun,…

Data shows that a tanker has left Hormuz and is heading for South Korea's HD Hyundai Oilbank.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 20, 2026

Shipping data revealed that an oil tanker was heading to South Korea's HD Hyundai Oilbank, after passing the Strait of Hormuz. Kpler data showed that the Malta-flagged Odessa sailed through the strait in April 2013, but it did not specify where the tanker loaded its oil.

Senior Iranian official: There are still significant differences between Iran and the US, including in nuclear issues

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 17, 2026

A senior Iranian official said on Friday that there are still significant differences between Iran and the United States in order to reach an agreement to end the 'war.' He added that the U.S. must adhere to the ceasefire terms if it wants to keep the Strait of Hormuz opened.

Indian Potash Ltd. receives increased urea offer as Iran conflict tightens up supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 15, 2026

Two company sources said that Indian Potash 'Ltd. received offers to supply 5.6 million metric -tons of urea in its latest tender, at prices significantly higher than the previous one. This is after supplies had been disrupted due to 'the U.S. - Israeli war against Iran.

South Korea is reportedly buying 20,000 tons of rice from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 14, 2026

European traders reported on Tuesday that South Korea's Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corp., a state-backed corporation, had issued an international tender to?purchase 20,000 metric tonnes of rice from the United States or Vietnam. The deadline to submit price offers in the tender is 28 April.

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