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Infantino: FIFA will help Gaza rebuild its football infrastructure

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2025

Following the peace summit held in Egypt on Monday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised to support efforts to rebuild the football infrastructure in Gaza. This is part of a larger post-war reconstruction effort. Infantino attended the meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh, a resort on the Red Sea.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that Taiwan's MFIG buying group had issued an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which could be sourced in the United States, Argentina Brazil or South Africa. They said…

Radiant World now deals in metals as well as iron ore

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2025

Radiant World, an Indian commodity trader, has hired Liam Brown and Louis McCauley to expand its industrial and precious-metals trading business. McCauley previously worked for Citi, Credit Agricole, and Goldman Sachs, and Brown traded industrial metals.

New York Times Business News - October 14,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the New York Times' business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. Patrick James, the chief executive officer of First Brands (an auto parts…

JPMorgan will invest up to $10 Billion in US National Security as part of $1.5 Trillion pledge

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

JPMorgan Chase announced a plan to hire bankers to invest $10 billion into U.S. firms considered vital to national security, economic resilience and the economy. The plan is part of an overall $1.5 trillion pledge. This move is part a 10-year plan to finance…

Sources: Caspian Pipeline Consortium increases oil exports by 9% in September m/m.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

According to two industry sources, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium increased its oil exports by 9% per day in September compared to August, to 6.6 millions metric tons or 1.75million barrels daily. CPC exports oil via a pipeline that carries over 80% of all Kazakh crude oil exports.

Saudi Arabia purchases 500,000 tons wheat from Saudi investors abroad

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia's General Food Security Authority, the country's largest state wheat-buying agency, said Monday that it had bought around 500,000 metric tonnes of wheat from Saudi investors overseas. On the social media platform X, GFSA announced…

Russia denies that a submarine malfunctioned and surfaced near France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

Russia denied on Monday that its submarine was experiencing technical difficulties after it surfaced near the northern French coast. NATO's Maritime Command released photos on October 9, claiming to show a French Navy frigate observing a Russian…

Pakistan extends the offer in 100,000 tons sugar tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that Pakistan has requested price offers for an international tender where it will buy up to 100,000 tons of sugar remain valid until Tuesday October 14, while further offers are being considered. Traders said that no purchase had yet been reported.

The rift between China and the Philippines over South China Sea has deepened

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the relationship between Manila and Beijing has soured. Manila is now turning back to the United States for support in its maritime disputes against China. 2024 JAN 3: Philippines and U.S. conduct second joint patrol of South China Sea.

China's oil imports in September rose 3.9% year-on-year, but dropped 4.5% from August

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

China's crude imports increased 3.9% from the previous year in September as refineries ran at their highest rates of utilisation this year. China, the world's biggest crude importer, imported 47.25 millions metric tons of oil during September…

South Korea's minister of defense says that North Korea received likely help from Russia in the form of submarines.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 12, 2025

South Korean defense minister Ahn Gyu back told the parliament on Monday that North Korea likely received technical assistance from Russia in its submarine development. North Korea has pledged to develop submarines capable of launching ballistic missiles.

As tensions rise, the Philippines accuses China that it rammed a vessel near an island disputed by both countries

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 12, 2025

The Philippines has accused Chinese naval forces of using water cannons and ramming an occupied Philippine island near a Filipino vessel. They called the actions "clear threats" that escalate tensions in the disputed South China Sea. Three Filipino vessels…

The Russian oil exports to western ports will remain near record levels in October

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 10, 2025

The differential between Brent and Urals crudes dated Friday remained stable, but Russia's oil imports from western ports are expected to remain close to their record high for October, according both to industry sources as well as calculations.

China will start charging US vessels additional port fees as of October 14.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 10, 2025

China's Transport Ministry announced on Friday that vessels owned or operated or built in the United States, or those flying the U.S. Flag will be subject to additional port fees for each voyage as of October 14. The ministry stated that the fees were a countermeasure to upcoming U.S. Port fees.

Trump and Finland’s Stubb approve a deal for icebreaker vessels

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

U.S. president Donald Trump and his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb signed an agreement Thursday that will allow the U.S. Coast Guard up to eleven icebreakers to enhance U.S. security in the Arctic. Trump and Stubb established friendly relations since Trump gained power in January.

US sanctions China refinery and others for Iran oil purchases

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

On Thursday, President Donald Trump's administration announced that the U.S. had imposed sanctions against about 100 individuals and entities, including a Chinese refinery and terminal independent of China, which helped Iran in its oil and petrochemicals trading.

Australia and India boost submarine rescue and defence industry cooperation

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

A joint statement stated that Australia and India would strengthen maritime security, defence industrial cooperation and sign an agreement on reciprocal submarine rescue at the first annual Defence Ministers' dialogue in Canberra. On Thursday…

Britain has shortlisted 82 temporary jobs to fill labour shortages

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

Britain published on Thursday a list of mid-skilled occupations that may qualify for temporary visas as part of a new immigration scheme designed to address labour shortages. Keir starmer, the Prime Minister of Britain, is attempting to be more tough on immigration.

US container imports fall in September as Trump tariffs disrupt international trade

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

Data released on Thursday revealed that U.S. containerized imports in September were down 8.4% compared to the same period last year, with a drop of 22.9% in goods imported from China. This was due to ongoing trade tensions caused by President Donald Trump's policies. U.S.