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Sources: Chinese importer purchases first Canadian canola cargo after Carney's visit.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 19, 2026

Two traders with direct knowledge of the transaction said that a Chinese importer purchased a Panamax cargo of 60,000 metric tonnes of Canadian canola soon after Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Beijing last week. According to traders, the…

South Korean wheat purchases now at 92 300 tons, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 16, 2026

European traders reported on Friday that South Korean flour mills purchased a total of 92,300 tons of milling grain to be sourced from the United States, in a recent international tender. This is above estimates of 50,000 tonnes. The traders reported that an additional shipment of 42…

South Korean wheat purchase on Thursday is now estimated at 92 300 tons, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 16, 2026

European traders reported on Friday that South Korean flour mills are believed to have purchased 92,300 tons of milling wheat from the United States, in an international auction held on Thursday. This is a significant increase over previous estimates, which were 50,000 tons.

South Korean milling company buys around 50,000 metric tonnes wheat from US traders, say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 15, 2026

European traders reported that a group of South Korean flour mills purchased?an estimated 50 000 metric tonne?of milling?wheat?from the United States on Thursday in an international auction. The purchase included a variety of wheat types, and all were purchased on a 'free on board' (FOB) basis.

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Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 15, 2026

Oil prices have reached a three-month-high due to simultaneous geopolitical tensions in Venezuela and Iran, as well as the Black Sea. This has created a dangerous environment for investors, even though a massive supply glut is still hanging over the market.

Cargill Agri Purina, a South Korean company, has bought 68,000 tonnes of corn at a tender from traders.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 14, 2026

Cargill Agri Purina, a South Korean company, purchased 68,000 metric tonnes of 'corn on Wednesday in an international tender that sought up to 140,000 tons. The estimated cost per ton was $250.89 (c&f), plus $1.50 for port unloading. The tender only sought corn from South America or South Africa.

South Korea's NOFI begins buying corn at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2026

Nonghyup Feed Inc., a leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer (NOFI), began buying animal 'feed corn at an international auction on Tuesday. The initial purchase was 65,000 metric tonnes. Traders said that the tender sought up to?to 207…

Cargill Agri Purina, a South Korean company, has bid for corn up to 140.000 tons.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2026

European traders reported on Tuesday that the South Korean group Cargill agri - Purina had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 140,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. Only South America and South Africa can supply it.

Ship data shows that supertankers destined to transport Venezuelan oil to China have made a U-turn.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 12, 2026

LSEG shipping data revealed on Monday that two China-flagged Supertankers, which were en route to Venezuela to pick up debt paying crude cargoes amidst the U.S. embargo against?the OPEC country?had made a u-turn. They are now returning to Asia. After the U.S.

Brazil sets the starting bid at $93 Million for Santos Port Terminal Auction

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 12, 2026

The 'Ports and Airports Ministry' announced on Monday that Brazil has set a'minimum concession fee' of '500 million reais (92.96 million dollars) for the massive Tecon 10-container terminal auction at the port of 'Santos', which is expected to happen in the second half of March.

Sources say that Trafigura and Vitol offer Venezuelan crude oil to Indian and Chinese refiners in March for delivery.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 12, 2026

Sources from the trade said that Vitol, Trafigura and refiners in India or China have begun discussions about Venezuelan crude oil sales for cargoes due to arrive in March. On 'Friday, global commodities traders confirmed that they had reached agreements with the U.S.

KFA Busan, a South Korean company, bought 66,000 tonnes of corn on Friday in a private deal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 12, 2026

According to European traders, the Busan section of South Korea's Korea Feed Association (KFA), which is based in Busan, purchased 66,000 metric tons of animal feed corn on Friday. No international tender was issued. This purchase was made after a separate deal…

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 68,000 tonnes of corn in a private deal on Friday.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 12, 2026

Leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed ?Inc. (NOFI), a leading South Korean feedmaker, purchased 68,000 metric tonnes?of animal food?corn? in a private transaction on Friday without a formal international tender being held, European traders reported on Monday.

South Korea's KFA purchased about 68,000 tonnes of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 9, 2026

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea purchased around 68,000 metric tonnes?of animal feeding corn?in a private deal on Friday. KFA Incheon bought the corn at a cost of $249.94 per ton, including freight. Arrival…

South Korea's MFG purchases additional 67,000 tonnes corn in private deal following tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 9, 2026

Major Feedmill Group, South Korea (MFG), reportedly purchased an additional 67,000 metric tons of animal feed corn in a private deal Friday after purchasing around 204,000 tons on Friday in an international auction. The corn was said to have…

South Korea's MFG purchases approximately 204,000 tons of corn in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 9, 2026

The European traders reported that the South Korean Major Feedmill Group (MFG), a company that specializes in animal feed, purchased an estimated 204,000 metric tons of corn on Friday. The?purchased?was?in three consignments?of?around 68, 000 tons for arrival in April in South Korea.

Peter Apps: Frenetic military posturing in 2026 sets the tone for a dangerous new era

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 8, 2026

Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief, reaffirmed his belief that the U.S. will win any battle of diplomatic will and military power, whether it be between Denmark or the Trump administration. He made this clear in an interview with CNN on Monday.

South Korea's MFG bids up to 210,000 tonnes corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 8, 2026

The South Korean Major 'Feedmill Group (MFG), a group of traders in Europe, said that the MFG has announced an international tender for up to 210,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. The deadline to submit price bids in the tender is January 9, 2019.

Venezuela uses floating storage to fill onshore tanks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 23, 2025

According to documents and data from the company, Venezuela's PDVSA, the state-owned oil company, has started to fill tankers with crude oil and fuel oil, and keep them in Venezuelan water, due to the accumulation of inventories caused by?the U.S. seizing Venezuelan-linked ships on sea. The U.S.

As on-shore tanks fill due to ship seizures, Venezuela turns to floating storage

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 23, 2025

According to documents and data from the company, Venezuela's PDVSA state-run oil firm has begun filling up 'tankers' with crude oil and fuel oil that it has in its storage. This is because inventories are increasing amid U.S. moves to seize Venezuelan-linked ships. This month, the U.S.
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