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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…

South Korea's FLC purchases between 65,000 and 70,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

European traders reported that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought up to 70,000 tons of animal feed grain from optional origins as part an international tender on Tuesday. The tender sought up to 138,000 tonnes. The trading…

South Korea's FLC offers to purchase up to 138,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) had issued an international tender for up to 138,000 tons of animal feed. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers is Tuesday, November 25, 2018.

South Korea's KFA purchased about 65,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

European traders reported that the Busan section, of the Korea Feed Association in South Korea, purchased 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn without holding an international tender. Cost and freight (c&f), estimated at $248.90 per ton, was paid for the corn.

Sweden will decide early next year on a supplier for its new frigates

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

The defence minister announced on Monday that Sweden will select a supplier early next year for its multibillion-swedish crown purchase of four new frigates. Sweden has been preparing to expand its naval fleet in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Sailing-Black Foils are ready to strike in Abu Dhabi

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

New Zealand's Black Foils have a quiet confidence as they head into the SailGP season finale. Peter Burling has declared that his team is exactly where he wants them to be, as the championship showdown in Abu Dhabi looms. The Kiwis are heading…

Pakistani state agency to purchase 100,000 metric tonnes rice to be supplied to Bangladesh, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Pakistan's state-owned agency, had issued a tender for the purchase of 100,000 metric tons of risotto to be supplied to Bangladesh. The deadline to submit price offers is November 28, 2018.

Bangladesh has issued a new tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer has announced a new international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. The deadline to submit price offers is December 9, 2009. Bangladesh also released a separate tender for 50,000 tons rice.

GFSA reports that Saudi Arabia has bought 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

Saudi Arabia's General Food Security Authority, which is the main government wheat purchasing agency, announced on Monday that it had purchased 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender. The agency stated that the purchase was for hard wheat with a 12.5% protein content…

Erdogan, the Turkish president, says that he will meet with Putin in Russia on Monday

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 23, 2025

The Turkish president Tayyip Erdoan said that he will have a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the peace efforts in Ukraine. He added that he will also ask him for a restart of a deal to ensure the safe passage grain via the Black Sea.

Chinese Navy says US and China hold maritime security talks in Hawaii

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 22, 2025

Chinese Navy said that the U.S. military and Chinese military held "constructive and honest" maritime security discussions this week, as both superpowers slowly restored their military-to-military communication after months of trade tensions.

As buyers chase barley supplies, European barley prices are rising like gold

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

Traders said that the price of animal-feed barley is now equal to or higher than milling wheat in Europe, a trend unusually driven by export demand. Feed barley is typically sold at a significant discount to bread wheat. The grain industry is heavily supplied…

The traders claim that the rebranded Iranian crude is responsible for the surge in Chinese imports.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

China imports unusually large amounts of crude oil, traders claim. This is to hide shipments of Iranian crude that are being transshipped off the coast of Malaysia. Market participants claim that traders have been using the tactic to sell Iranian crude as Malaysian oil for years…

The traders claim that the rebranded Iranian crude is responsible for the surge in Chinese imports.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

China imports unusually large amounts of crude oil, traders claim. This is to hide shipments of Iranian crude that are sanctioned and trans-shipped off the coast of Malaysia. Market participants claim that traders have been using the tactic to sell Iranian crude as Malaysian oil for years…

Iran purchased corn and soybean meal in tenders last week, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that SLAL, the state-owned importer of animal feed in Iran, is believed to have bought animal feed corn as well as soymeal at international tenders. The company was looking for around 120,000 metric tonnes each.

EU wheat prices with Chicago ease as rally fueled by China subsides

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

Euronext Wheat prices fell Wednesday, in line with Chicago. A grain market rally sparked by Chinese purchases U.S. Soybeans faded as wheat traders shifted their focus back to the ample global supply. The most active contract, March wheat on the Paris Euronext exchange…

Rescue underway after a South Korean vessel with 267 passengers runs aground.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

A South Korean passenger ship carrying 267 passengers, crew and cargo ran aground off the southwest tip of the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday. The incident triggered a rescue effort and brought back memories of another major ferry accident in 2014.

South Korea's KFA purchased about 65,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought around 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Wednesday in a private transaction without launching an international tender. It was reported that the KFA's Incheon division…

South Korea's MFG purchases 130,000 to 135,000 tonnes corn in tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) purchased between 130,000 and 135,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The tender was for up to 210.000 tons. They said that two consignments could be purchased from South America…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) began buying animal feed corn on Wednesday in an international auction with an initial purchase of 130,000-135,00 metric tons. Negotiations continue about additional purchases.

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