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South Korea's MFG purchases about 60,000 tonnes of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea purchased around 60,000 tons of soymeal at an international auction on Thursday, European traders reported. The tender specified that the purchase could be made in South America or the United States, but the option was available to choose from China…

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons of feed barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 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 for submitting price offers is September 3. The traders had expected…

Argus: French soft wheat stocks and exports expected to increase, according to Argus

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Argus Media, a commodities data company, said that it expects French soft-wheat exports to the European Union to recover to 8 million metric tonnes in 2025/26. However France will still have its largest stockpile for about 20 years. France, EU's largest grain producer…

Traders say Pakistan has bid to buy 100,000 tonnes of sugar

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan has launched a new tender for the purchase of 100,000 metric tonnes of white refined sugar. The deadline to submit price offers is September 8th. It is believed that…

South Korea's MFG bids for 60,000 tons of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Major Feedmill Group in South Korea (MFG) issued a tender for up to 60,000 tons of soymeal. European traders confirmed this on Thursday. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Thursday, 28 August. A consignment weighing between 40…

Trade flows could be affected by Asia's promise to increase US farm imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Southeast Asian nations will reshape the global grain and oilseed trade flow through U.S. deals, which include increasing agriculture purchases. Increased American shipments are expected to displace Australian, Canadian, and Russian supply.

Bild reports that Rheinmetall wants to buy German shipbuilder NVL.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

Bild, citing sources in the industry, reported Wednesday that Rheinmetall, a defence group, wants to buy German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Luerssen. Bild reports that the Luerssen family who owns the shipbuilder plan to divest their military shipyards located in Hamburg…

Jordan purchases about 60,000 metric tonnes feed barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley from optional origins on Wednesday in a global tender that sought up to 120,000 metric tons. The trading house Olam was reported…

Reports claim that Rheinmetall is interested in acquiring German shipbuilder NVL.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

Bild, citing sources in the industry, reported Wednesday that Rheinmetall, a defence group, wants to buy German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Luerssen. The CEO of Rheinmetall said that it was in discussions with partners to invest in the Naval Business…

Jordan Issues Tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 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 a variety or origins. European traders confirmed this on Wednesday. The deadline for submitting price offers is September 2.

Satellite images reveal that the damaged Chinese coast guard vessel is now being repaired in Hainan.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

Satellite images show that the Chinese coastguard ship damaged by the collision with a Chinese navy vessel earlier this month in the South China Sea is currently being repaired at Hainan Island - the first confirmation it has returned to port.

RWE CEO does not see the need to write down a major US offshore project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

RWE is the No.2 offshore wind developer in the world. RWE, the world's No. Markus Krebber, a journalist, told reporters that the so-called Community Offshore Wind Project, in which RWE holds a 73%-27% share with Britain's National Grid and has not been invested, had been put on hold.

HD Hyundai Heavy, a South Korean shipbuilder, merges with HD Hyundai Mipo

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea, the largest shipbuilder in the world, announced on Wednesday its intention to merge with HD Hyundai Mipo, as it aims for a larger share of the U.S. market. The company stated that it hopes to lead U.S.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

European traders reported that the MFIG group of Taiwan bought approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which was expected to come from the United States during an international auction on Wednesday. They said that the yellow corn was bought at a premium estimated to be 177.00 U.S.

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 tons wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 26, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, Jordan's state grain buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes of hard milling whey from optional origins. They said that it was estimated to have been purchased from Cargill for $267.50 per ton, cost and freight included.

Singapore's Keppel claims $53 million from Seatrium in a corruption case involving Brazil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 26, 2025

Singapore's Keppel initiated arbitration proceedings on Tuesday against the local shipbuilder Seatrium over a S$68.4million ($53.33million) claim relating to a Brazilian corruption crackdown. Seatrium made a provision of S$82.4m in 2022 to pay Keppel for claims relating to Operation Car Wash…

Data shows that Saudi Arabia and India were the largest buyers of Russian fuel in July.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 26, 2025

LSEG data and traders' reports show that Saudi Arabia and India were top destinations for Russian seaborne VGO and fuel oil exports. Middle Eastern and Asian nations are now the primary destinations of Russian fuel oil and VGO since the full…

Pakistan purchased initial 30,000 tonnes sugar in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 26, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that Pakistan's TCP, the state-owned trading agency, has bought an initial 30,000 tons of white sugar from an international tender which sought around 200,000 tonnes and closed last week. Traders said that…

US orders more ships for the southern Caribbean to combat drug cartels. Sources confirm this.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 25, 2025

Two sources who were briefed about the deployment on Monday said that the United States had ordered additional ships for the southern Caribbean in response to President Donald Trump's efforts to combat threats from Latin American cartels. Sources…

The Trump administration is planning to cancel the approval of Maryland's offshore wind project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 25, 2025

According to a Friday filing at the U.S. District Court of Delaware, the administration of U.S. president Donald Trump intends on withdrawing federal approval for US Wind’s offshore wind farm near the Maryland coast. Attorneys from the Department…