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Union: Russian rail attacks and wet grain have a negative impact on Ukrainian corn exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

The UAC, a farmers' union, said that the high grain moisture content combined with logistical problems caused by Russian attacks in Black Sea ports has led to a reduction in Ukraine's corn imports in Black Sea ports. This may happen again in December.

South Korea's MFG purchases 66,000 tons of corn in a second private deal, traders reported

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought around 66,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, expected to come from optional origins, in a private deal that took place on Tuesday. The transaction was done without a formal international tender.

Ukraine's military claims it has hit a Russian oil refinery terminal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

Ukraine's military said that it had hit a Russian refinery in Krasnodar and a terminal for oil in the port of Novorossiysk. As the fighting between Ukraine and Russia approaches its fourth anniversary, Kyiv has intensified long-ranged attacks against Russian targets, notably oil installations.

South Korea's MFG purchases 68,000 tons of corn in a private deal; expected to be U.S. origin

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from the United States on Tuesday in a private transaction without holding an international tender. The deal was a combination of an estimated cost…

South Korea's FLC purchases at least 130,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought at least 130,000 tons of animal feed grain from optional origins on Tuesday in a global tender that sought up to 138,000 tonnes, European traders reported. The trading house CHS purchased a consignment ranging from 65…

South Korea's FLC purchases between 65,000 and 70,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

European traders reported that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought up to 70,000 tons of animal feed grain from optional origins as part an international tender on Tuesday. The tender sought up to 138,000 tonnes. The trading…

South Korea's FLC offers to purchase up to 138,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) had issued an international tender for up to 138,000 tons of animal feed. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers is Tuesday, November 25, 2018.

South Korea's KFA purchased about 65,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

European traders reported that the Busan section, of the Korea Feed Association in South Korea, purchased 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn without holding an international tender. Cost and freight (c&f), estimated at $248.90 per ton, was paid for the corn.

Pentagon threatens to prosecute Senator Mark Kelly if he is recalled to Navy service

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

After receiving "serious misconduct allegations," the Pentagon threatened on Monday to recall retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly to active duty in order to prosecute. The statement didn't specify what charges Kelly might face if the organization took this step.

Sweden will decide early next year on a supplier for its new frigates

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

The defence minister announced on Monday that Sweden will select a supplier early next year for its multibillion-swedish crown purchase of four new frigates. Sweden has been preparing to expand its naval fleet in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Sailing-Black Foils are ready to strike in Abu Dhabi

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

New Zealand's Black Foils have a quiet confidence as they head into the SailGP season finale. Peter Burling has declared that his team is exactly where he wants them to be, as the championship showdown in Abu Dhabi looms. The Kiwis are heading…

Deals of the Day- Mergers and Acquisitions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

BHP has abandoned its last-ditch attempt to acquire rival Anglo American to bolster its copper dominance, just two weeks ahead of the 60 billion dollar merger between Anglo and Teck Resources. Monash IVF Group has announced that it rejected…

Pakistani state agency to purchase 100,000 metric tonnes rice to be supplied to Bangladesh, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Pakistan's state-owned agency, had issued a tender for the purchase of 100,000 metric tons of risotto to be supplied to Bangladesh. The deadline to submit price offers is November 28, 2018.

Bangladesh has issued a new tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer has announced a new international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. The deadline to submit price offers is December 9, 2009. Bangladesh also released a separate tender for 50,000 tons rice.

GFSA reports that Saudi Arabia has bought 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

Saudi Arabia's General Food Security Authority, which is the main government wheat purchasing agency, announced on Monday that it had purchased 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender. The agency stated that the purchase was for hard wheat with a 12.5% protein content…

Bahamas to host the E1 Powerboat Racing Series in 2026

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 23, 2025

The UIM E1 World Championship for electric powerboat racing will host its final round 2026 in the Bahamas, organizers announced Monday. This is the first time the event has been held there. The eight-race series will begin in Saudi Arabia in Jeddah…

Erdogan, the Turkish president, says that he will meet with Putin in Russia on Monday

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 23, 2025

The Turkish president Tayyip Erdoan said that he will have a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the peace efforts in Ukraine. He added that he will also ask him for a restart of a deal to ensure the safe passage grain via the Black Sea.

Chinese Navy says US and China hold maritime security talks in Hawaii

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 22, 2025

Chinese Navy said that the U.S. military and Chinese military held "constructive and honest" maritime security discussions this week, as both superpowers slowly restored their military-to-military communication after months of trade tensions.

Fire department reports that crew safely evacuated from burning ship at San Pedro

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 22, 2025

Los Angeles Fire Department reported that all crew members were evacuated Friday from a ship in flames at San Pedro Port after an explosion disrupted the power supply and crane operations. LAFD reported that around 8:27 pm (0427 GMT), the remaining crew members had been helped off the vessel.

As buyers chase barley supplies, European barley prices are rising like gold

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

Traders said that the price of animal-feed barley is now equal to or higher than milling wheat in Europe, a trend unusually driven by export demand. Feed barley is typically sold at a significant discount to bread wheat. The grain industry is heavily supplied…