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South Korea's NOFI purchased about 60,000 tonnes of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 11, 2026

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer, 'Nonghyup Feed Inc.' (NOFI), purchased?around 60 000 metric tons?of soymeal on Friday in a private transaction without launching an international tender. The estimated outright price was $412.15 per ton…

Taiwan claims to have driven away a Chinese research vessel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 11, 2026

Taiwan's Coast Guard said on Monday it had disrupted 'illegal' 'operations of a Chinese research vessel in waters close to the island, and driven it away. This is part of what Taipei views as a 'provocative' pattern of 'China's increased'maritime activities.

Data shows that two more crude oil tanks have left the Strait of Hormuz without their trackers on.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 10, 2026

Kpler data shows that two more tankers, both laden with crude, left the Strait of Hormuz in the last week, with their trackers turned off to avoid an 'Iranian attack. This trend is increasing to maintain Middle East oil exports. Data released…

Reports: Iran's proposal calls for the end of war and lifting sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 10, 2026

Iran's semiofficial Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday that an?Iranian?proposal sent to the United States through?mediator Pakistan?stresses a need to end the war on all sides and lift the sanctions against Tehran. The proposal stresses the need for the United States to?lift sanctions.

Australia wins Bermuda SailGP and extends championship lead

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 10, 2026

Bonds Flying Roos from Australia won the Bermuda SailGP on Sunday. They beat Spain's Los Gallos, and Germany by Deutsche Bank to clinch their third win of the 2026 'SailGP' season. Tom Slingsby led the?Australian Team to victory in the Great…

Aramco CEO warns that 1 billion barrels of lost oil will slow down the recovery of the oil market

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 10, 2026

Saudi Aramco CEO stated on Sunday that the world lost 1 billion barrels of crude oil in the last two months. Even if the flow of oil resumes, it will take some time for the energy markets to stabilize, even if the flow of oil returns. Amin Nasser…

Officials say that at least 11 people in the Miami area have been injured by a 'possible boat explosion'.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 9, 2026

At least 11 people were injured in what was described by a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue as a "possible boat explosion" on Saturday near a popular tourist destination close to Miami Beach. * Miami-Dade?Fire Rescue was notified at 12:48?p.m. of a?possible explosive.

Australia and Spain are tied for the lead after the first day of Bermuda SailGP

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 9, 2026

The Bermuda SailGP is the fifth round of the 2026 season. The U.S. SailGP Team finished third with 28 points. Australia and Spain tied on 32 after racing on the Great Sound in 'SailGPs fourth visit to Bermuda. Germany by Deutsche Bank is tied with Canada's NorthStar on 25. Taylor Canfield’s U.S.

Gulf clashes escalating as US and Iran are no closer to ending the war

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran did not appear to be any closer to a resolution of their conflict on Saturday after both sides exchanged fire in the Gulf during a tenuous truce. A U.S. intelligence analysis found that Tehran could survive a naval blocade for several months.

Evander's FC Cincinnati hurls Charlotte into a road fight

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC, two teams from the Eastern Conference, will clash on Saturday night. Cincinnati (4-4-3 and 15 points) is on a roll after beating New York Red Bulls?and Chicago. The team is currently sixth in the Eastern Conference…

Report by the CIA shows that Tehran can withstand a blockade of four months as fighting flares

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

The U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that Tehran could withstand a naval blocade for four more months. According to a U.S. government official who was familiar with this analysis, first reported by The Washington Post, the CIA assessment concluded that the U.S.

South Korea's NOFI purchases 136,000 tons corn at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

According to European traders, the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer?Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) purchased an estimated 136,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in a 'international tender that sought up to 207,000 tons. The corn was bought in two consignments totaling 68,000 tons.

Two engineers report that an emergency has been declared at the Zawiya Refinery in Libya amid violent clashes near the facility.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

Two engineers said that an emergency had been declared at Libya's Zawiya Oil Refinery, located?west from the capital Tripoli?, after clashes broke out?nearby the facility. Libya's largest refinery is located in Zawiya (40 km/25 miles west of Tripoli)…

TRADERS report that South Korea's NOFI has started buying corn through tender, with 136,000 tons already purchased.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

European traders reported that Nonghyup Feed Inc., a leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer (NOFI), began buying animal feed corn on Friday in an international tender. So far, 136,000 metric tonnes have been purchased. The tender is for up to 207…

South Korea's flc purchases about 50,000 tons of soymeal from traders, they say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

The Feed Leaders Committee (FLC), a South Korean import group, purchased 50,000 metric tonnes of'soymeal on Friday. This could have been sourced from either the United States or South America. They said that the FLC 'believes to have purchased…

China confirms earlier this week that it had attacked an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

China's Foreign Ministry confirmed Friday that a tanker containing oil products and crew from China was attacked on the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry also expressed deep concern for vessels affected by the Middle East conflict. Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry…

After rain, water levels on the Rhine River in Germany are rising but vessels are still partially loaded

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

Commodity traders reported on Friday that although rain has raised the water level on the Rhine River in Germany, it is still impossible to ship with full cargo loads. The river was too shallow in April and May due to dry weather, preventing ships from sailing with full loads.

South Korea's MFG purchased additional 50,000 tonnes soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

South Korea's Major Feedmill Group purchased an additional 50,000 metric tons of soymeal in a private deal on Thursday, European traders reported on Friday. The 50,000 tons purchased?in a Thursday international tender by the trading house Cofco brought the total purchase?to $100,000 tons.

After the Mideast disruption, Asia receives its first Mexican fuel oil shipment in 9 months.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 8, 2026

According to industry sources, and shipping data, Asia received its first cargo of fuel oil?from Mexico?in nine months?on Thursday. More cargoes are expected to follow. After the Strait of Hormuz conflict, which cut off fuel oil supplies to…

UN experts warn that the US fuel embargo on Cuba is a threat to human rights

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 7, 2026

U.N. experts warned on Thursday that the executive order issued by U.S. president Donald Trump in January to impose an energy blockade?on Cuba amounted to "energy famine" and would have grave consequences for the Caribbean island nation's?development?and?human rights.
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