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South Korea's MFG bids up to 210,000 tonnes corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2025

Major Feedmill Group in South Korea (MFG) issued a tender to purchase animal feed corn up to 210 000 metric tons, European traders reported on Wednesday. Three consignments ranging from 55,000 to 75,000 tons of corn are expected in South Korea between March and April 2026.

Kawasaki Heavy CEO: Japan's military buildup will propel defence sales over forecast.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2025

The accelerating Japanese defence spending is likely to boost Kawasaki Heavy Industries' sales in the upcoming years above their projections, said its CEO on Wednesday, as contractors profit from an unprecedented military buildup. Sanae Takaichi…

Taiwan: Chinese aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2025

Taiwan's defence ministry reported that China's most advanced and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian sailed across the Taiwan Strait Tuesday. It was its first transit through the waterway since it officially entered service last month. Taiwan…

Oil rises by over 1% after Trump blocks oil tankers from entering or leaving Venezuela

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2025

U.S. crude oil futures jumped more than 1% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered "a total and complete" blockade against all sanctioned tankers that enter or leave Venezuela. U.S. Crude Futures rose 1.3% or 72 cents to $55.99 as of 0022 GMT.

Philippines denounces China’s 'dangerous and inhumane' actions towards Filipino fishermen

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 15, 2025

Gilberto Teodoro, Philippine Defense Secretary, denounced on Tuesday what he called "dangerous" & "inhumane' actions of Chinese maritime forces towards Filipino fishermen in a disputed South China Sea Shoal last week. Manila's Coast Guard said…

Philippines: China damaged boats and injured fishermen in South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 13, 2025

On Saturday, the Philippine Coast Guard said that two fishing boats suffered "significant" damage and three Filipino fishermen were 'wounded' when Chinese coast -guard ships fired water cannon on a disputed South China Sea shoal. Manila's Coast Guard said that on Friday…

Australia approves Hanwha’s greater stake in Austal, but with strict conditions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 12, 2025

Australia announced on Friday that it would not oppose Hanwha's proposal to nearly double the stake of Austal in Australia, but there will be strict conditions regarding data access and security. Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated that the decision…

Taiwan's MFIG purchases about 65,000 tonnes corn from US traders, say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 11, 2025

European traders reported that Taiwan's MFIG buying group purchased about 65,000 metric tonnes?of animal feeding corn, which was expected to come from?the United States?in an international tender?on a Thursday. They said that the yellow corn was bought at a premium estimated to be 202.79 U.S.

Hanwha of South Korea and Vatn, a US-based defense startup, will build underwater drones

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

The South Korean shipping giant Hanwha Group and U.S. defense start-up Vatn Systems have teamed up to develop autonomous underwater drones (AUU) for the U.S. Navy. This is the latest bilateral effort by the two companies to counter China's expanding naval presence.

US supports Japan in dispute with China regarding radar incident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 10, 2025

In the midst of escalating tensions, the United States criticised China for the first-time?for pointing radars at Japanese aircraft during a last week training exercise. The incident near Japan's Okinawa Islands comes after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi…

Descartes Systems reports that US container imports dropped 7.8% in November due to a slump in China's demand.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

According to a supply chain technology company, Descartes Systems Group, U.S. containers imports dropped 7.8% from November of last year due to a soft 'demand for goods coming from China' and one fewer day in the 'Thanksgiving holiday month.

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 132,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

European traders reported that the Korea Feed Association in South Korea purchased an estimated 132,000 tons of animal feed corn at a?international auction on Tuesday, which sought up to 136,000 tonnes. The KFA Incheon Section purchased it in two consignments.

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 132,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 9, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, the Korea Feed Association (KFA), in South Korea, purchased approximately 132,000 metric tons of animal food - corn - at a price that was up to 136,000 tonnes. The KFA Incheon section purchased it in two consignments.

Last month, the New Zealand Navy encountered a Taiwan warship while transiting through the Strait.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 8, 2025

The New Zealand armed forces published a rare photo of the incident on Tuesday. New Zealand Defence Force previously stated that seven Chinese warships kept a safe, professional distance from the HMNZS Aotearoa as it sailed through the Taiwan Strait to North Asia on 5 November.

After a hot streak, defense companies backed by Silicon Valley are experiencing growing pains

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 8, 2025

The share of Pentagon contracts held by U.S. Defense Technology companies has roughly doubled over the last year. However, they are still facing growing pains in their efforts to transform from startups to heavyweights that can build weapons at scale.

China's crude oil imports in November reached the highest level daily for 27 months

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 8, 2025

China's crude imports increased by 4.88% from a year ago, according to government data released Monday. Daily import volumes reached their highest level since August 20,23. According to the General Administration of Customs, the world's biggest…

South Korea's nuclear sub gamble raises the prospect of an underwater arms race in Asia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2025

South Korea's pursuit for nuclear-powered subs has gained traction after President Donald Trump's approval. This ends decades of U.S. opposition in a move which could reshape Asia’s security landscape, and escalate an undersea arms race. Seoul…

Taiwan's MFIG wins corn tender of 65,000 tons, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2025

European traders reported that the MFIG buying group in Taiwan did not make any purchases at an international tender which ended on Thursday for approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. The lowest price was estimated as a premium cost and freight included of 206.90 U.S.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Taiwan's MFIG buying group had issued an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal-feed grain from the United States or Argentina, Brazil, or South Africa. They said that the deadline…

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.

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