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KFA Incheon, a South Korean company, bought corn worth up to 67,000 t in a private deal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Incheon, the South Korean section of Korea Feed Association (KFA), purchased up to 67,000 tons of animal feed grain to be sourced in optional origins on Wednesday in a deal that was done privately without announcing an international tender.

South Korea's KFA purchased up to 62,000 t corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought up to 62,000 tons of animal feed grain from around the world in a private transaction on Tuesday. There was no international tender. The KFA Busan section is believed…

South Korea's MFG purchases up to 140,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) purchased up to 140.000 metric tons animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The two consignments, each weighing between 65,000 and 70,000 tonnes, were purchased from the trading house CHS.

South Korea's MFG purchases around 140,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) purchased approximately 140,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. Initial confusion arose over the exact volume purchased. The two consignments were both purchased from CHS.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling-wheat, from which the origin can be chosen, European traders reported on Wednesday. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 29 July.

Sources: Second tanker skips fuel lift from Nayara sanctions-hit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

According to three sources in the industry and LSEG's ship tracking data, a tanker won't load fuel as planned from India’s Nayara Energy Refinery, which is under sanctions. This vessel will be the second to alter its plans after the European Union restrictions.

According to traders, Pakistan is believed to have not received any offers for the 50,000 T of sugar tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 22, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicate that no trading companies are believed to have made price offers for the international tender, which closed Tuesday, to purchase 50,000 metric tonnes of sugar from Pakistan. The traders said that…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 22, 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. The deadline to submit price offers is on Wednesday, July 23, 2013. The seller is free to offer a tonnage within this range.

France will face another difficult wheat export year, despite a better crop

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 18, 2025

France may struggle to sell the much larger wheat crop it expects to produce this year, as its export options have been reduced due to a decrease in demand from Algeria and China. Also, Black Sea grain is cheaper. France could stockpile large amounts of wheat…

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 17, 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. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 23 July. Traders had…

Study shows that high interest rates in Russia may prompt a surge in distressed asset M&A.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 16, 2025

A study by top law firms found that high interest rates may encourage mergers and acquisitions in Russia, even though Western sanctions and a lack of liquidity among buyers will likely limit growth for the time being. The study found that the…

Taiwan purchases 89,650 t of wheat from the US, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 16, 2025

In a Wednesday tender, the Taiwan Flour Millers' Association bought an estimated 89.650 metric tonnes of milling grain to be sourced in the U.S., European traders reported. Two consignments of wheat from the U.S. Pacific Northwest Coast were purchased.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 16, 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 optional origins. The deadline for submitting price offers is July 22, 2018. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Iran seizes a foreign tanker that was smuggling in 2 million litres fuel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 16, 2025

According to Iran's semiofficial Mehr news agency, the chief judge of Hormozgan Province said that a foreign tanker had been seized in the Gulf of Oman by Iran for smuggling two million litres of diesel fuel. According to the report, "During…

Algeria purchases about 1 million T of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought around 1 million metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Tuesday. Initial reports indicated that purchases were made in a wide range of prices…

Egypt's military-linked agent to oversee the new exchange for commodity exports and imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2025

The presidency announced on Tuesday that Egypt will launch a revamped commodity exchange in order to monitor imports and exports for essential agricultural products. It is aiming to ensure consistent supplies and maintain prices. In a press release…

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Tuesday. They said that initial purchases were reported as being around $257 per metric ton, including freight. Traders claimed that some were purchased below this price.

Pakistan reduces the volume of sugar sought by tender to 50,000 T

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan, a Pakistani state agency, has reduced its request for white refined sugar in an international tender to 50,000 tons. The original tender sought between 300,000 and 500,000 metric tonnes.

Taiwan bids on 89,650 t of wheat with U.S. origin

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 14, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Taiwan Flour Millers' Association had issued an international tender for an estimated 89.650 metric tons grade 1 milling grain to be purchased from the United States. The bidder is looking for two…

Algeria offers to purchase soft milling wheat in the amount of 50,000 metric tonnes, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 13, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued an international tender for the purchase of soft milling wheat from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.

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