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South Korea's NOFI purchases approximately 195,000 tons corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 195,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Wednesday in an international bid seeking up to a maximum of 207,000 tons.

Nippon Steel will supply steel for Vestas Wind Towers in Europe, Asia and Japan

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2025

Nippon Steel and Vestas Wind Systems, a Danish wind turbine manufacturer, signed a memorandum of cooperation on Wednesday. The agreement outlines the supply of steel for Vestas wind towers in Europe, Asia, and Japan, according to Japan's Industry Ministry.

Libyan coastguards train in Greece to stem migration flows

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2025

Greek sources reported on Wednesday that Libyan coastguard officers had begun training on the Greek Island of Crete, as part of an effort to improve cooperation between the two countries and stem the surge of migrants arriving. The maritime boundary agreement…

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 195,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 195,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Wednesday in an international bid seeking up to a maximum of 207,000 tons.

NOFI South Korea to purchase up to 207,000 t corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. has announced an international tender for up to 207,500 metric tons animal feed corn. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Wednesday, 30 July.

South Korean officials and business leaders make a last-ditch effort to secure a US trade agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2025

Seoul reported on Wednesday that three South Korean cabinet officials met U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnick for trade discussions in Washington. Top business leaders are also reportedly flying in to lobby for an agreement on U.S. Tariffs.

Taiwan's MFIG purchases about 65,000 t corn from the United States

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 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 186.60 U.S.

South Korea's KFA Busan purchased about 66,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2025

According to European traders, the Busan section (KFA) of the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought an estimated 66,000 tons of animal feed grain from optional origins on Tuesday in a private transaction without launching an international tender.

South Africa: US pushback on domestic race policies complicates trade deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

A senior South African diplomat stated on Tuesday that U.S. requirements on domestic affirmative actions policies are complicating efforts to achieve a trade agreement, just days before a tariff of 30% on South African exports into the U.S. comes into effect.

Bonafous is the first woman skipper in history to win Fastnet at an IMOCA.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

Elodie bonafous carved a piece of offshore racing into history on Tuesday. She became the first woman in the IMOCA category to win the Rolex Fastnet Race, after a nail biting duel which went to the end. After more than two racing days in a record-breaking 444-strong crew…

18 migrants dead, 50 missing following shipwreck east of Libya

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

The International Organization for Migration reported on Tuesday that at least 18 migrants were killed in a shipwreck near the eastern Libyan city of Tobruk over the weekend. Another 50 remain missing. IOM reported that ten survivors had been identified so far.

Royal Caribbean raises its annual profit forecast due to steady cruise demand

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

Royal Caribbean increased its annual profit forecast Tuesday, betting on resilient demand for luxury destinations even though the cruise operator expects higher fuel costs to pressure it. In premarket trading, the company's shares fell about…

Iran's SLAL has bid for 120,000 metric tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer SLAL had issued a tender for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers was also Tuesday, 29 July.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 132,000 metric tonnes corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought 132,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from a worldwide source in an international auction on Tuesday, European traders reported. Two consignments were purchased, exceeding the 69,000…

Black Jack wins the centennial Fastnet thriller

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

Monaco's Black Jack 100 played perfectly on Tuesday, taking monohull line honors in the 100th anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race. This rounded off a fiercely-contested few days, which saw record fleets and tight margins. Underdogs pushed giants across 695 nautical mile of testing waters.

Chubu Elec is still committed to completing the review of offshore wind project in summer

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

Chubu Electric Power announced on Tuesday that its C-Tech division is still reviewing with its partner the feasibility of domestic off-shore wind projects and hopes to finish the assessment by the end of the summer. Mitsubishi Corp and C-Tech were selected in 2021 to develop three offshore projects…

South Korea's FLC purchases about 132,000 metric tonnes corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought 132,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from a worldwide source in an international auction on Tuesday, European traders reported. Two consignments were purchased, exceeding the 69,000…

Taiwan's MFIG offers to purchase up to 65,000 metric tonnes corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that Taiwan's MFIG buying group had issued an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which could be sourced in the United States, Argentina Brazil or South Africa. According to the announcement…

South Korea's FLC offers to purchase up to 69,000 t corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) had issued an international tender for purchase of between 52,000 to 69,000 metric tonnes animal feed corn. The deadline to submit price bids in the tender is also Tuesday July 29.

South Korea offers package of shipbuilding and other services to US trade deals in order to push for a deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

Koo Yun Cheol, South Korean Finance minister, said on Tuesday that he will seek a trade agreement with mutual benefits when he meets U.S. Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent this week for discussions. This is just days before the August 1 deadline to avoid tariffs expires.