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Ocean activist dodges Japanese arrest, vows to fight deep-sea mining and krill industries at COP30

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

At the COP30 conference in Brazil, a Canadian activist against whaling who had avoided arrest in Japan for over a decade vowed to continue his fight for marine protection – focusing on deep-sea mines and Norway's krill industries. Paul Watson, a U.N.

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO: Return to Suez Route not yet in Sight but Looking Closely

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd, a German container shipping firm, said on Thursday that it has noted calmer conditions around the Suez Canal following a ceasefire during the Gaza conflict. However it will not reopen sailings until the canal is safe. In a conference call with analysts…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The traders estimated that the lowest price in the tender for Bangladesh's state grain buyer to buy 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, which closed on Friday, was $354.19 per metric ton CIF liners out. They said that offers are still being considered, and no purchases have yet been reported.

Turkey: it is too early to determine what caused the deadly military plane crash

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The Turkish defence ministry stated on Thursday that it is too early to determine what caused a military cargo aircraft crash in Georgia this week, in which 20 soldiers were killed. Inspections are continuing. The C-130 cargo plane had left Azerbaijan to Turkey when it crashed on Tuesday…

South Korea's FLC purchases about 130,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

HAMBURG - South Korea’s Feed Leaders Committee purchased approximately 130,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from optional origins at an international auction on Thursday, European traders reported. They said that a 65,000-ton consignment…

Turkey: Too early to determine what caused deadly plane accident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The Turkish defence ministry stated on Thursday that it is too early to determine what caused a military cargo aircraft crash in Georgia this week, in which 20 soldiers were killed. Inspections are continuing. The C-130 cargo plane had left Azerbaijan to Turkey when it crashed on Tuesday.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 130,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

HAMBURG - South Korea’s Feed Leaders Committee purchased approximately 130,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from optional origins at an international auction on Thursday, European traders reported. They said that a 65,000-ton consignment…

As US allies increase AI pipes, Australia's AUKUS Base will connect to subsea cable

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Documents viewed by reveal that Alphabet’s Google and SUBCO are quietly connecting Australia’s AUKUS submarine fleet base, and the area around it, to three powerful undersea cables. HMAS Stirling, a naval base located on Australia's western coast, will be home to four Virginia submarines under U.S.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 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 November 19, 2019.

Taiwan's MFIG purchases about 65,000 tons corn from US traders, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

European traders reported that the MFIG group of Taiwan bought 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in an international auction on Thursday. The corn was expected to come from the United States. They said that the yellow corn was bought at a premium estimated to be 177.28 U.S.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

HAMBURG - South Korea’s Feed Leaders Committee has announced an international tender for the purchase of up to 138,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. The deadline for submitting price offers is also Thursday, 11 November. Arrival in South…

Indonesia tests footwear from the United States due to Caesium 137 contamination concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

A special government taskforce responsible for the issue announced on Wednesday that Indonesia will conduct further tests on footwear returned from the United States after claims they were contaminated with radioactive Caesium 137. He said, "After the investigations…

South Korea's NOFI purchases approximately 75,000 tons of feed grain in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG (Nov 12) - A leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer, Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI), purchased approximately 75,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat at an international auction on Wednesday, European traders reported. Two consignments…

South Korea's Nofi purchases approximately 75,000 metric tonnes feed wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG (Nov 12) - European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. purchased approximately 75,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat at an international auction on Wednesday. Two consignments were purchased for delivery to South Korea in 2026.

South Korea's NOFI has bid for up to 65,000 tonnes of feed wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG - European traders reported on Wednesday 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. Also, the deadline for price proposals is Wednesday, November 12.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG - On Wednesday, European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser has launched an international tender for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat from any origin. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

UK bans maritime services for Russian LNG Exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

In its latest effort to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Britain will ban companies that provide services like shipping and insurance to Russian exports of liquefied gas. The European Union approved sanctions in October that will ban Russian LNG imports starting January 1, 2027.

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

HAMBURG - Jordanian's state grain buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes of hard milling in a Tuesday international auction. The wheat was sourced from optional origins. They said that it was estimated to have been purchased from Cargill for $262.50 per ton, cost and freight included.

Details of Trump's South Korea deal bog down in details

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

The two sides are yet to sign any written agreement, even though they met just two weeks ago and both announced that they had reached an agreement over tariffs and other security issues. Officials in South Korea say that the apparent delay is…

China refiner Yanchang Petroleum rejects Russian oil at latest tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

Two traders who are familiar with the matter confirmed on Tuesday that Yanchang Petroleum, a refiner backed by the Chinese provincial government and delivering crude oil between December to mid-February is not using Russian oil. Yanchang in Shaanxi province…