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Officials say that a drone attack by Ukraine has damaged two vessels in Russia’s Krasnodar.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 21, 2025

Regional authorities in Russia's Krasnodar Region said that a Ukrainian drone attack damaged two vessels and two piers, as well as causing a fire, on the Black Sea Coast. The Krasnodar operational headquarters announced on the Telegram app that…

Ship data shows that a Russian naphtha-tanker on blacklist enters Venezuelan water while another diverts.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 19, 2025

Ship tracking data revealed that a tanker under U.S. sanctions, carrying 300,000 barrels naphtha from Russia, entered Venezuelan waters on Thursday night, while another started re-routing course?into the Atlantic Ocean. This was a result of differing last-minute decisions made by ship owners…

South Korean milling groups bought around 50,000 tons wheat from US traders, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 19, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that a South Korean flour'mill group' purchased an estimated 50,000 tons of milling wheat this week to be sourced from the United States. This purchase is in addition to the 20,800 tons U.S. origin wheat purchased by another South Korean milling company this week.

Sources say that Venezuela has authorized the departure of two supertankers loaded with oil, but not sanctioned by Venezuela.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 18, 2025

According to two sources familiarized with Venezuela's oil-export operations, Venezuela approved on Thursday the departure of two very large crude carriers (VLCC). This would be just the second and third supertankers since last week, when a ship carrying Venezuelan oil was seized by U.S.

Authorities say that three people were killed by Ukrainian drones in the Rostov region of Russia.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 18, 2025

The local governor confirmed that three people were killed, including two crew of a cargo ship, in overnight Ukrainian drone attacks against the Russian port Rostov on Don and the town of Bataysk, in the southern region of Rostov. On his Telegram?messaging application channel…

South Korea's MFG begins buying corn at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2025

South?Korean Major?Feedmill Group?has begun buying corn at an international auction on Wednesday, with initial purchases of 136,000 metric tonnes. According to traders, the tender is for up to 210,000 tons. Therefore, more purchases are possible.

US readies new Russia sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal, Bloomberg News reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2025

Bloomberg News reported Wednesday that the United States is preparing to impose more sanctions on Russia's energy sector in the event President Vladimir Putin rejects a peace agreement with Ukraine. The report stated that the U.S. was 'considering' options…

South Korean milling group purchases about 20,800 tonnes of wheat from US traders, say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2025

European traders reported that a South Korean flour mill group purchased an estimated 20,800 metric tonnes of?milling?wheat to be sourced by the U.S. at an international auction on Wednesday. The purchase included several different types of?wheat and all were purchased on a FOB basis.

South Korea's MFG bids up to 210,000 tonnes corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2025

Major Feedmill Group in South Korea (MFG) issued a tender to purchase animal feed corn up to 210 000 metric tons, European traders reported on Wednesday. Three consignments ranging from 55,000 to 75,000 tons of corn are expected in South Korea between March and April 2026.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Jordan's state grain buyer has issued an international tender to purchase?up? to?120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat, which can come from any origin. The deadline for submitting 'price offers' in the tender will be December 23.

EU sanctions companies and individuals who move Russian oil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 15, 2025

According to a EU official and its Official Journal, the 'European Union' has adopted sanctions against companies and individuals accused of operating Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers in order to circumvent Western sanctions. The sanctions are aimed at nine "enablers" of the shadow fleet.

Data shows that Russia's fuel exports by sea fell slightly in November.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 12, 2025

Data from industry sources showed that Russia's seaborne exports of oil products in November fell by 0.8% compared to October, at 7,494 million metric tons. The impact of drone strikes?on the energy infrastructure has been offset by a certain…

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.

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