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The Serie A chief has blamed illegal streaming for Italy’s decline

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo cited illegal streaming and the lack of TV revenues as a reason for Italy's struggle to develop homegrown talent, as the Azzurri try to return to World Cup after 2014. Italy, once a regular fixture at the World Cup and four-times champions…

Ares and Mbappe, Madrid rivals, join forces in SailGP to ride the same wave

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Ares Management, the Wall Street investment giant, has entered into a partnership with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe. The two have acquired a minor stake in France SailGP Team - where old rivals find themselves suddenly in the same boat. The $546 billion asset management company…

Jordan Issues a tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Metric Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 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 to submit price offers for the tender is 24 June. The traders had anticipated an announcement following Jordan's purchase of 60…

China and Central Asian countries agree on better connectivity by land and flights

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

China and Central Asian nations are willing to improve road, rail, and air connectivity. They will also look to increase direct flights from and to China, as they agree to enhance their exchanges. China said it would simplify visa procedures for the five Central Asian nations…

Taiwan completes the first sea trials for a domestically-made submarine in defense milestone

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Taiwan has completed its maiden sea test for its first submarine developed domestically on Tuesday. This is a major milestone in a project that aims to strengthen deterrence and protect vital sea routes in case of war. Taiwan, which China claims…

Mitsui OSK Lines MISC and Petronas establish joint venture for shipping liquefied CO2.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Mitsui O.S.K., Japan's second-largest shipping company. Lines (MOL), Malaysia's Misc Bhd, and Petroliam Nasional Bhd(Petronas), have formed a joint-venture. It said Tuesday that it will operate Liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers. MOL announced that the joint company Jules Nautica Sdn.

Taiwan seals a deal with Ukraine to test drones and combat software in order to deter China

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Taiwan signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday with U.S.-based Auterion and German-based Auterion to provide drone software that has been tested in Ukraine. The deal will help Taiwan strengthen its defences against the growing military threat from China, which is a giant neighbor.

US seeks dismissal in Naval Academy case following end of race-conscious admissions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 16, 2025

On Monday, the U.S. Justice Department asked a federal court of appeals to dismiss a case challenging racial admissions at U.S. Naval Academy, the elite military academy said that it had changed its admissions policy under Republican president Donald Trump.

Ocean Race anchors at Itajai with two stopsovers again

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 16, 2025

Ocean racing fans will be happy to hear that Itajai, Brazil's port for the Southern Ocean Leg finish in 2027 and 2030 has been confirmed by The Ocean Race. Santa Catarina's coastal hotspot has become a favourite stopover on the route around the world…

Nantes name former Dunkerque coach Castro as new manager

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 16, 2025

The Ligue 1 club announced on Monday that Luis Castro has been appointed as the new manager of Nantes. He signed a contract for two years with an additional year option, having gained a reputation at the second-tier Dunkerque. Castro has managed Ligue 2 club Dunkerque the last two seasons.

Paris wheat prices fall despite Algerian bid in tough export competition

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 16, 2025

Euronext wheat dropped on Monday, approaching contract lows. Market attention was shifted from the military escalation taking place in the Middle East to the tough competition for exports and the large harvests expected in the Northern Hemisphere.

Paris wheat prices fall despite Algerian bid in tough export competition

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 16, 2025

Euronext wheat dropped on Monday, approaching contract lows. Market attention was shifted from the military escalation taking place in the Middle East to the tough competition for exports and the large harvests expected in the Northern Hemisphere.

The death toll in the Congo Lake Tumba disaster continues to rise as the search for survivors continues

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 16, 2025

A local official confirmed that the death toll was at least 45 following three motorized canoes that capsized on Lake Tumba in Democratic Republic of Congo last Wednesday. The search for survivors continues. According to Lake Commissioner Gabriel Ifulu Bongolomba…

Powerboat racing: DJ Aoki's Team wins in Dubrovnik, while Lebron takes the first E1 podium

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 16, 2025

The electric raceboat team of DJ Steve Aoki won the Adriatic at the weekend. It was their second victory this season, and they surpassed Rafa's outfit to take the E1 Championship standings. Aoki Racing Team 2025 has added former Formula 1 test driver Dani Clos to its team.

Algeria offers to purchase soft milling wheat worth 50,000 T, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 15, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued a tender for soft milling wheat from origins of choice. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Tuesday June 17.

Tunisia purchases soft wheat tenders worth 100,000 T, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 13, 2025

European traders reported that the Tunisian state grain agency purchased around 100,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat from origins other than Tunisia in a Friday international tender. The 75,000 tonnes sought in the tender was exceeded. Grain Star…

Australia will increase aerial surveillance in the Pacific to catch illegal fishing vessels

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Tender documents seen by show reveal that Australia will significantly increase surveillance of Pacific Islands' territorial waters. The country plans to spend A$477m ($310.72m) on aerial patrols to detect illegal fishing fleets. Meanwhile, China is taking steps to send its coastguard to the area.

The majority of G7 countries are ready to lower the Russian oil price cap even without US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Four sources with knowledge of the situation said that most countries in the Group of Seven are willing to lower the G7 cap on Russian oil if the U.S. president Donald Trump opts out. The G7 leaders will meet in Canada on June 15-17 to discuss the price caps first agreed upon in late 2022.

The majority of G7 countries are ready to lower the Russian oil price cap even without US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Four sources with knowledge of the situation said that most countries in the Group of Seven are willing to lower the G7 cap on Russian oil if the U.S. president Donald Trump opts out. The G7 leaders will meet in Canada on June 15-17 to discuss the price caps first agreed upon in late 2022.

Britain understands the need for U.S. to review AUKUS sub-pact

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

The UK said that it fully understood the decision of the U.S. administration under Donald Trump to review the AUKUS sub-pact. London reiterated its position that this project is crucial for peace and security. The United States, Australia, and…

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