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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.

South Korea to purchase rice from China mainly for 58,244 tonnes

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2025

Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-owned company in South Korea, has announced an international tender for the purchase of an estimated 58.244 metric tonnes of rice, mainly from China. European traders reported this on Wednesday.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from different origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 9 December. Traders had expected a new…

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.

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…

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.

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.

Traders say that Pakistan has received offers to purchase 100,000 tons of rice to supply to Bangladesh.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 28, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that the lowest price offered by Pakistan's state agency Trading Corporation of Pakistan, for the purchase of 100,000 metric tons of risotto to be supplied to Bangladesh, was estimated to be $394.95 CIF. CIF terms cover the cost of shipping…

Jordanian traders claim that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 metric tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 3 December. Traders…

South Korea's MFG purchases 65,000 metric tonnes feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought around 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat on Wednesday in a private transaction without issuing a tender internationally, European traders reported on Thursday. A consignment of goods was purchased for an estimated cost and freight (c&f)…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 2 December. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

South Korea flour mills purchase approximately 131,300 tonnes of US and Canadian milling grain, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 131.300 metric tonnes of milling grain to be sourced in the United States and Canada during an international auction on Wednesday. The amount was higher than the 90,000 tons requested in the tender.

South Korea purchased approximately 20,500 tons in rice tenders, mainly from Vietnam

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-owned company in South Korea, purchased approximately 20,500 metric tonnes of rice, mainly from Vietnam. The international tender sought up to 78.744 tons. It closed on November 5. 20,000 tonnes will come from Vietnam, and 500 tonnes from Thailand.

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…

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