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Taiwan's MFIG purchases about 65,000 tonnes corn from US traders, say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 11, 2025

European traders reported that Taiwan's MFIG buying group purchased about 65,000 metric tonnes?of animal feeding corn, which was expected to come from?the United States?in an international tender?on a Thursday. They said that the yellow corn was bought at a premium estimated to be 202.79 U.S.

Jordan purchases 120,000 metric tonnes feed barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

European traders claim that Jordan's state grain purchaser bought about 120,000 tons animal feed barley in an international tender Wednesday, which sought the same volume. In two consignments of 60,000 tons, the total cost was estimated at $272.75 per ton.

Bousso: Trump won't make Venezuela's OPEC member a battlefield.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

Venezuela will likely retain its seat within OPEC, even if U.S. president Donald Trump succeeds in forcing a government change in the oil-rich nation. The U.S. wants to bolster their alliance with the cartel while they?expand their own sphere of influences. The U.S.

Jordanian traders report that the country has issued a tender for up to 120,000 tons of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

European traders said that Jordan's state grain buyer issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat. The origins can be optional, they added. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is December 16.

Bousso: Trump won't make Venezuela's OPEC member a battlefield.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

Venezuela will likely retain its seat in OPEC, even if U.S. president Donald Trump succeeds in forcing a change in government in the oil rich country. The U.S. wants to strengthen its alliance with the cartel while expanding its own sphere?of?influence. The U.S.

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

Jordan's state grain?buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes?of hard-milling wheat to?be sourced?from optional origins on Tuesday, according to traders. They said that it was purchased from the Bulgarian trading company?Buildcom for an estimated cost of $263 per ton and freight included (c&f)…

Descartes Systems reports that US container imports dropped 7.8% in November due to a slump in China's demand.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

According to a supply chain technology company, Descartes Systems Group, U.S. containers imports dropped 7.8% from November of last year due to a soft 'demand for goods coming from China' and one fewer day in the 'Thanksgiving holiday month.

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 132,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

European traders reported that the Korea Feed Association in South Korea purchased an estimated 132,000 tons of animal feed corn at a?international auction on Tuesday, which sought up to 136,000 tonnes. The KFA Incheon Section purchased it in two consignments.

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 132,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, the Korea Feed Association (KFA), in South Korea, purchased approximately 132,000 metric tons of animal food - corn - at a price that was up to 136,000 tonnes. The KFA Incheon section purchased it in two consignments.

China's crude oil imports in November reached the highest level daily for 27 months

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 8, 2025

China's crude imports increased by 4.88% from a year ago, according to government data released Monday. Daily import volumes reached their highest level since August 20,23. According to the General Administration of Customs, the world's biggest…

The ban on Russian oil tankers by the G7 shows teeth but its bite is not certain: Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 7, 2025

The G7 plan to ban tankers from transporting Russian oil raises the stakes in the West-Moscow economic standoff, but whether governments ratchet sanctions up on those who skirt the sanctions will determine the final outcome. The West will need to move quickly…

Bulgaria rescues a sanctioned tanker which was struck by a Ukrainian drone

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 2025

The transport ministry announced that the rescue operation was put on hold because of bad weather. The vessel has been identified as the sanctioned tanker Kairos. It was struck in the Black Sea by a Ukrainian drone last week in Turkey's Exclusive Economic Zone…

The ban on Russian oil tankers by the G7 shows teeth but its bite is not certain: Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 2025

The G7 plan to ban tankers from transporting Russian oil raises the stakes in the West-Moscow economic standoff, but whether governments will increase punishments for those who skirt sanctions is the real question. The West will need to move quickly…

Traders say that a group in Thailand purchased feed wheat at a tender of 240,000 tons.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2025

The European traders reported on Thursday that a group of animal feed importers from Thailand purchased animal feed wheat with optional origins during a Wednesday-closed tender. Although the exact volume was not known, traders believed that the purchase was near the 240…

Hapag-Lloyd CEO: The return of the shipping industry to Suez is gradual

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd's chief executive, who is the fifth-largest container company in the world, said that there was no set date for the return of shipping through the Suez Canal. In an online chat with customers, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said that no date has been set for a return to normal operations.

Taiwan's MFIG wins corn tender of 65,000 tons, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2025

European traders reported that the MFIG buying group in Taiwan did not make any purchases at an international tender which ended on Thursday for approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. The lowest price was estimated as a premium cost and freight included of 206.90 U.S.

In its turnaround plan, Eramet is focusing on manganese and lithium growth

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2025

Eramet, the French mining company, said that it aims to increase its manganese and lithium deliveries from Gabon, as well as from Argentina, in order to improve its finances which has been affected by declining profits and increasing debt. Early December…

Data shows that despite US pressure Venezuelan oil exports exceed 900,000 barrels per day

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2025

According to shipping documents and data, Venezuelan oil exports increased slightly in November to 921,000 barrels a day (bpd), the third highest monthly average this year. The country used more diluting agents to produce exportable grades.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Taiwan's MFIG buying group had issued an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal-feed grain from the United States or Argentina, Brazil, or South Africa. They said that the deadline…

South Korean milling groups buys around 30,300 tons of wheat from the US traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2025

European traders reported that a South Korean group of flour mills bought approximately 30,300 metric tonnes of milling grain to be sourced in the United States at an international auction on Wednesday. All wheat was purchased on a FOB basis.

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