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Bangladesh bids again for 50,000 tons rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

On Wednesday, traders reported that Bangladesh's state grain buyer had issued a new international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. The deadline to submit price offers is November 6, 2018. Bangladesh has also released a separate tender for 50…

EU lists two Chinese oil refineries and one trader as part of new Russia sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

According to EU diplomatic sources, the 19th package against Russia of sanctions will include four companies that are involved in China's petroleum industry and circumvent Western restrictions. The package, they said, lists two independent Chinese…

South Korea will buy a total of 78,744 tons of rice from traders, according to a South Korean tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-owned company in South Korea, has announced international tenders for the purchase of 78,744 tons of rice from China, Thailand, as well as from other countries. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 5 November.

Jordan Issues a tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Metric Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 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 28 October. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

South Korean group purchases around 67,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 21, 2025

A South Korean importer group comprising Feedmill Group and Cargill Agri Purina purchased approximately 67,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Tuesday, European traders reported. The corn was purchased in one…

South Korea's MFG bids up to 70,000 tonnes corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 21, 2025

Major Feedmill Group/Cargill Agri Purina, a South Korean import consortium Major Feedmill Group/Cargill Agri Purina, has announced an international tender for the purchase of up to 70,000 tons animal feed corn. European traders reported this on Tuesday.

South Korea purchased approximately 157,717 tonnes of rice from China.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 21, 2025

Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corp, a state-owned company in South Korea, purchased an estimated 157 717 metric tons (about 158,717 pounds) of rice from China and the U.S. during an international auction that closed on September 30. Often, it…

China's crude storage flow slumped in September: Russell

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 20, 2025

China's crude stockpile flow dropped dramatically in September, as lower imports combined with increased refinery processing reduced the excess that was available to store. China's crude oil surplus was 570,000 barrels a day (bpd), down from 1,01 million bpd, in September.

Bangladesh offers to purchase 50,000 tons of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 20, 2025

On Monday, traders reported that Bangladesh's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. The tender is seeking price offers for nonbasmati parboiled steamed rice under CIF terms (which…

China's crude storage flow slumped in September: Russell

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 20, 2025

China's crude stockpile fell sharply in September, as a result of lower imports and increased refinery processing. According to calculations based upon official data, China's crude surplus in September was 570,000 barrels a day (bpd), down from 1,01 million bpd during August.

EU wants a maritime declaration to inspect Russia’s shadow fleet

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 19, 2025

A document from the European Union's diplomatic branch, the EEAS (European External Action Service), shows that it is urging its member states to support a maritime declaration which would allow EU countries working with flag state to arrange inspections of Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers.

Qatar reduces December al-Shaheen term oil price amid excess supply sources say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2025

QatarEnergy, a state-owned company, has cut the price of al-Shaheen oil loadings in December by more than one year, according to several sources in the trade. The market was hampered by an abundance of Middle Eastern crude oil. Sources said…

South Korea's MFG purchased another 70,000 tonnes corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought about 70,000 tons of animal feed in a private deal without issuing a tender on Wednesday, European traders reported. The corn could be sourced from South America, the United States or South Africa.

South Korea's MFG purchased 68,000 tons corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Wednesday in a private transaction without holding an international tender. The estimated cost and freight was $234.80 per ton plus an additional $1.50 for port unloading.

Bangladesh receives offers to purchase 50,000 tons of rice in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

The traders estimated that the lowest price in Bangladesh's tender to buy 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, which closed on March 23, was $355.99 per metric ton CIF. They said that offers are still being considered, and no purchases have yet been reported.

Jordanian traders claim that Jordan has only one bidder in the 120,000-ton barley tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

According to traders, only one trading firm is believed to have participated in the international bid on Wednesday by Jordan's state grain buyer to buy up to 120,00 metric tons animal feed barley. Trading house Bunge was thought to be the participant.

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 131,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

European traders reported that the Korea Feed Association (KFA), a South Korean organization, purchased approximately 131,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The KFA was seeking up to 136,000 metric tons.

Bangladesh receives offers to purchase 50,000 tons of rice in an auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

Traders said that the lowest price in Bangladesh's tender to buy 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, which closed on Tuesday, was $355.99 per metric ton CIF. They said that offers are still being considered, and no purchases have yet been reported.

South Korean mills purchase about 50,000 tonnes of wheat from the US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 50,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the United States at an international auction on Wednesday. The 45,000 tonnes of Canadian wheat that was also requested were not believed to have been purchased. The U.S.

South Korea's KFA offers up to 136,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Korea Feed Association of South Korea (KFA) had issued an international tender for up to 136,000 tons animal feed corn. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers to the KFA Incheon section's tender is Wednesday, October 15th.

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