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South Korean mills purchased about 90,000 tonnes of wheat from the US Wednesday, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

European traders reported on Thursday that South Korean flour mills purchased an estimated 90,000.?metric tons?of milling wheat?to be sourced from the United States in a?international?tender held on Wednesday. The purchase was higher than the earlier estimate of 50,000 tonnes.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

Cargill Agri Purina, a South Korean company, purchased 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in an international tender that sought up to 140,000 metric tons on Thursday. The estimated cost and freight was $272.72 per ton, plus $1.50 for each additional port unloading.

Descartes reports that US container imports fell 1% in March.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

Descartes Systems Group, a provider of supply -chain technology, said Thursday that U.S. container import volumes dropped 1.1% from the previous year in 'March. Last month, U.S. ports handled 2,353,611 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), which is the standard measure of container volume.

After ceasefire, Glencore and Taiwan refiners book tankers to fill Middle East oil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

?Commodities traders Glencore and Taiwan’s state refiner CPC chartered a vessel each to load Middle Eastern oil for Asia.?Vessels in the Gulf prepare?to leave via the Strait of Hormuz a day...after the 'ceasefire' in the U.S.Iran war. The two…

French Foreign Minister: Lebanon must be included in ceasefire agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot stated on Thursday that the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States should also cover military actions in Lebanon. He added that France had condemned Israel's "massive strikes" of Wednesday.

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 68,000 tonnes corn in a private deal on Tuesday, traders claim.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

The leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc.?purchased 68,000 metric tonnes?of animal feed corn?in a private deal on Wednesday evening without an international bid being issued, European traders reported on Thursday. The corn was reportedly purchased by NH Feed…

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 60,000 tonnes of feed wheat in a private deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2026

European traders reported on Thursday that the leading South Korean animal feed group, 'Nonghyup Feed Inc.' (NOFI), purchased around 60,000 metric tonnes of?animal?feed wheat as part of a private transaction late on Wednesday night without holding an international tender.

Glencore charters supertanker for Middle East oil loading, sources say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

According to LSEG and a shipping source, Glencore, a commodities trading firm, has chartered a Supertanker 'to load Middle Eastern crude oil for Asia. This is likely the first 'oil tanker destined for this route since the ceasefire of the U.S.Iran war.

South Korean milling groups buys around 50,000 tons of wheat from the US traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

European traders reported that a group of 'South Korean flour mills' bought 'an estimated 50,000 metric tons of milling wheat from the United States at an international auction on Wednesday. The purchase included?several wheat types? and all were purchased on a FOB basis.

South Korea's MFG purchases another 68,000 tonnes corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

The South Korean Major Feedmill Group (MFG), without issuing a tender internationally, purchased?68,000 tons of animal feed corn in a second?private?deal on?Wednesday. The MFG had already purchased 65,000 tons in a private deal earlier on Wednesday.

South Korea's MFG purchased 65,000 tons of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in a private deal without announcing an international tender on Wednesday. The corn was purchased at an estimated cost of $258.21 per ton, plus freight (c&f)…

South Korea's FLC purchases about 67,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought?about 67,000 tons of animal feed?from a variety of?worldwide?originations?in a Wednesday international tender, traders in Europe reported. A consignment of a cargo was purchased from the…

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 66,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

European traders reported that the Korea 'Feed Association' (KFA) purchased a?estimated 66, 000 metric tons of animal?feed corn on Wednesday in an international auction. The KFA's Incheon section purchased it in one shipment for arrival in South Korea on or around July 20.

Trump announces US assistance in reducing traffic congestion on the Strait of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2026

On Wednesday, U.S. president Donald 'Trump' said that the United States will assist in boosting shipping traffic through the Strait o f?Hormuz. Trump agreed on Tuesday to a ceasefire of two weeks with Iran, less than two hours prior to his deadline to Tehran for reopening the strait.

South Korea bids to purchase 65,394 tonnes of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 7, 2026

South Korea's Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-owned corporation. European traders reported on Monday that the?international tender?was issued to purchase approximately 65,394 tons of rice. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is April 21.

TASS reports that a Russian grain ship thought to have been sunk by a Ukrainian drone attack has been found and towed back to shore.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 6, 2026

MOSCOW, 6 April - The state news agency TASS reported on Monday that a Russian ship carrying grain believed to?have sunk after a Ukrainian drone strike has been located?and towed?to?shore. Meanwhile, the death?toll has risen to?three, the report said.

Documents and data indicate that India's Reliance Oil buys Venezuelan crude oil directly from PDVSA

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 6, 2026

According to a document from the company and data about shipping, on Monday, an Indian refiner Reliance Industries unit commenced loading a cargo of Venezuelan crude oil that was 'directly purchased from state-run energy company PDVSA. Caracas…

Tracking data shows that two more Indian flagged LPG ships have left the Gulf.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 6, 2026

According to data from LSEG and Kpler, two more Indian flagged liquefied 'petroleum gas' tankers have left the Gulf with fuel for a South -Asian nation. The data revealed that a third vessel, Jag Vikram is still west of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.

Document shows that Iraq asks oil customers to send loading plans for their tanks after the Hormuz exemption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 5, 2026

A 'document' reviewed by? showed that Iraqi state oil -marketer SOMO had asked customers to submit their crude oil lifting schedules in a matter of 24 hours. SOMO couldn't be reached outside office hours for a comment. The OPEC member will be…

Officials in Russia claim that Ukrainian drones killed one person when they attacked a cargo vessel which sank.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 5, 2026

One person was killed and two others were missing after a cargo ship, carrying wheat, sank on the Sea of Azov, according to a 'Russian-installed' official. Vladimir Saldo is the leader installed by Moscow in the Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine's Kherson Region.

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