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GRAINS: Soybeans rise on China's purchases; wheat increases on Black Sea tensions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

Chicago soybean futures climbed higher on Wednesday. This was largely due to the acceleration of U.S. soybean exports to China following months of tariff-related disruptions. However, concerns remain over China's general purchase pace. As of 0305 GMT…

Malaysia announces that the search for missing flight MH370 will resume in this month.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

Malaysia's Transport Ministry announced on Wednesday that the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 would resume on December 30. This comes more than a year after the flight, bound for Beijing, disappeared in what is considered one of aviation's biggest mysteries.

Grain futures are up on Black Sea tensions and US weather

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

Analysts said that the benchmark Chicago corn and Wheat futures gained just over 1% Tuesday. They attributed the gains to concerns about tensions around the Black Sea Export Region as well as the cold weather in the Midwest of the United States.

Grain futures are up on Black Sea tensions and US weather

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

Analysts said that the benchmark Chicago corn and wheat contracts rose by about 1% on Monday, boosted by concerns over tensions in the Black Sea grain-export region, as well as the cold weather that is slowing down grain movement in the U.S. Midwest.

PWHL Boston Fleet will play at TD Garden

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

The Boston Fleet announced on Tuesday that it will be playing a spring game at TD Garden. On April 11, the PWHL team will host the Montreal Victoire at the Boston Bruins' and Boston Celtics' home. Laura Marie Davey, Fleet's director of business operations…

The price of EU wheat increases with Algerian tender and Black Sea tensions are in focus

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

Euronext wheat recovered from its contract lows on Tuesday as an Algerian auction raised the prospect of new demand. Meanwhile, renewed threats against Black Sea shipping due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict also unnerved traders. The most active contract…

The price of EU wheat increases with Algerian tender and Black Sea tensions are in focus

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

Euronext wheat recovered from its contract lows on Tuesday as an Algerian auction raised the prospect of new demand. Meanwhile, renewed threats against Black Sea shipping due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict also unnerved traders. The most active contract…

After attacks on oil tankers, Putin threatens to "cut Ukraine off from sea"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

In response to drone strikes on Russian "shadow fleets" of tankers in the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday threatened to cut off Ukraine's sea access. In a televised statement, Putin stated that the most radical solution would be to cut Ukraine from the sea.

Jordan does not purchase 120,000 metric tonnes of wheat in the tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser did not make any purchases in the international tender for 120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat which ended on Tuesday. It is believed that only one trading firm, CHS participated in the Tuesday tender.

South Korea's NOFI purchases about 65,000 tonnes of feed wheat through a tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat at an international auction on Tuesday. The wheat of optional origin was purchased at an estimated price per ton of $261.65…

Ukraine's main farm exports jumped 12% from October to November, according to a lobby.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

The UCAB farm lobby said that Ukraine's agricultural exports increased by 12% in November compared to October, mainly due to higher grain shipments. Ukraine is one of the world's largest grain and oilseed exporters and producers. Agriculture exports make up more than half all Ukrainian exports.

South Korea's NOFI has bid for up to 65,000 tonnes of feed wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) had issued an international bid to purchase up 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is also on Tuesday, December 2.

Algeria announces tender for 50,000 tonnes of soft milling wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

Traders in Europe said that the state grain agency of Algeria, OAIC, has launched an international tender for soft milling wheat. The wheat must be sourced from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.

China and Japan contradict each other on the incident around Senkaku Islands

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 1, 2025

China and Japan have given conflicting accounts of the maritime incident involving their coastguards and a Japanese fisherman around the disputed Senkaku Islands. China's Coast Guard claimed that the Japanese fishing boat had illegally entered…

Top contenders for RORC Transatlantic Race

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 1, 2025

In less than 50 day, four of the world's most advanced offshore racers will compete across the 3,000-mile Atlantic Ocean. This promises to be the most diverse Royal Ocean Racing Club Transatlantic field in recent years. Nineteen boats are taking part in the race…

Abu Dhabi wins the first SailGP Championship for Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 30, 2025

The SailGP 2025 Championship was won by Britain on Sunday. They beat New Zealand and Australia to win the championship and $2 million. Dylan Fletcher of Emirates GBR said that the victory was "unbelievable" and that he felt "overjoyed right now"…

SailGP final to be contested by Britain, NZ, and Australia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 30, 2025

On Sunday, Britain, New Zealand, and Australia made it to the $2 million SailGP championship grand final, while Spain, a defensive team, narrowly missed out. After racing in the final event of SailGP 2025's season, the trio secured their place in the winner-takes all final.

In Congo boat crash, at least 19 people have died

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 29, 2025

The governor of Mai-Ndombe Province said that at least 19 people were killed when a boat capsized on the lake Mai-Ndombe in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to heavy winds. Local government and civil society said that the boat capsized Thursday night after it had left Kiri village for Kinshasa.

Unmanned vessel attacked Russian Shadow-Fleet Tanker in Black Sea by Turkey, says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 29, 2025

Turkey reported on Saturday that a Russian shadow fleet tanker was reportedly attacked by an unmanned vessel off the Black Sea coast of Turkey after it had been struck on Friday. In a press release, the Turkish Transport Ministry said that Virat sustained minor damage but was in stable condition.

State media report that the Sahand destroyer and floating base have been repaired and will join the Iranian Navy.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 29, 2025

Iran's official media reported that the Sahand destroyer which capsized last year during repairs has been recommissioned in the Iranian Navy, along with the Kurdistan float base. Press TV in English said that the move was aimed at "strengthening Naval Combat Capability…

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