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Chinese fighter 'intercepts' Philippine plane over disputed shoal, Manila says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

A Chinese jet fighter "intercepted", a Philippine aircraft with journalists aboard during a patrol over the Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea on Wednesday. This comes days after two Chinese ships collided near the Scarborough Shoal while allegedly trying block a Philippine delivery mission.

South Korea's MFG purchased 133,000 tons of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought an estimated 133,000 tons of animal feed in a private transaction on Wednesday, without issuing a tender to the international market. You can source the corn from a variety of origins around the world.

South Korea's MFG bids for around 70,000 tons corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) had issued an international bid to buy around 70,000 tons of animal feed. Only corn from South America and South Africa is acceptable for delivery to South Korea by December.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 65,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

In an international auction held on Wednesday, the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought about 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from anywhere in the world. They said that one consignment had been purchased from the trading house Mitsui for an estimated price of $226.05 per ton…

South Korea's FLC receives offers for 69,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

European traders reported that the lowest price offered in South Korea's Feed Leaders Committee's (FLC) tender on Wednesday for up to 69,000 tons of animal feed grain was $227.84 per metric ton, cost and freight included. They said that negotiations continue, and lower prices are still sought.

The FLC of South Korea has announced a tender to purchase up to 69,000 tonnes of corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) had issued an international tender for the purchase of 52,000-69,900 metric tons animal feed corn. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Wednesday…

China's military claims it 'drove off' a US destroyer near Scarborough Shoal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

China's military claimed on Wednesday that it "drove off" a U.S. ship which was sailing near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the busy strategic waterway of South China Sea. The Philippines had accused Chinese vessels during a supply trip…

South Korea's NOFI purchases approximately 65,000 T of feed wheat from the United States, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

In an international auction held on Wednesday, European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from the United States. The…

South Korea's NOFI receives offers for 65,000 T of feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicated that the lowest bid in the Thursday tender from South Korean animal feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. was $262.94 per metric ton, c&f. The offer included 65,000 metric tonnes and a $1.50 surcharge per ton for port deloading.

South Korea's NOFI offers up to 65,000 tonnes of feed wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) had issued a tender for up to 65,000 tons of animal feed grain. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers is Thursday, August 7. The…

Days after Trump's move, Russian and Chinese navies have practiced destroying an 'enemy sub'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

Russian and Chinese navies practiced hunting down and destroying an opponent submarine in the Sea of Japan. This was announced by Russia's Defence Ministry on Wednesday. Days earlier, U.S. president Donald Trump had said that he moved two U.S. nuke subs closer towards Russia.

South Korea's MFG purchases around 68,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

European traders reported that South Korea's Major Feedmill Group, or MFG, purchased approximately 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The group was looking for up to 140,000 metric tons only from South America and South Africa.

South Korea's MFG purchases around 68,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

European traders reported that South Korea's Major Feedmill Group, or MFG, purchased approximately 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The group was looking for up to 140,000 metric tons only from South America and South Africa.

South Korea's MFG purchases 65,000 T of feed wheat from the United States

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from the United States on Tuesday in a deal that was not subject to an international tender. A consignment of goods was purchased for an estimated…

South Korea's MFG bids up to 140,000 t corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) had issued a tender for up to 140.000 metric tons animal feed corn. Only corn from South America and South Africa is acceptable. The deadline to submit price offers is on Wednesday, 6 August.

Australia's Austal wins defence shipbuilding contract; shares hit record high

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

Austal, Australia's shipbuilding company, announced on Tuesday that it had secured a contract with the government for the construction of ships. It also raised its earnings forecasts. The shares rose to a new record high. Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia…

Australia awards navy frigate contracts to Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2025

Richard Marles, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, said that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan will be delivering Australia's new A$10 Billion ($6.5 Billion) navy frigate program. He said that the deal showed Canberra's "focus" on "investing…

Russian and Chinese naval forces conduct anti-submarine and artillery drills in the Sea of Japan

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 3, 2025

As part of joint exercises scheduled, the Russian Pacific Fleet said on Sunday that the Russian and Chinese navies were conducting artillery and counter-submarine drills at sea in Japan. Two days after U.S. president Donald Trump claimed that he had a plan, the drills take place.

Panama Ports will discuss port sale with Panama Government

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2025

Panama Ports Company said that on Friday it would communicate with the Panama Government at the appropriate time regarding the sale of two important ports it operates near to the Panama Canal. Hong Kong's CK Hutchison owns 90% of PPC. The company…

South Korea: The 'Make America Shipbuilding Great Again Package' is key to a trade agreement, South Korea says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2025

South Korean Finance minister Koo Yun Cheol stated on Thursday that the U.S.-South Korea tariff agreement hinged on a partnership package for shipbuilding titled "Make America Shipbuilding Great Again". Koo stated that South Korean shipbuilders…

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