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This is hysteria and could lead to energy shortages.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

The Kremlin stated on Thursday that France’s boarding of an oil tanker suspected to be part of the shadow fleet that is involved in Russian oil trading was "hysteria", which could cause problems for the global energy transport routes. Dmitry Peskov…

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The France-based firm reported a Q3 rental revenue of 52.9 million Euros. The shareholders of the Belgian energy company asked for a vote to be taken on a dividend intermediary.

OpenAI Stargate Project to receive memory chips from Samsung and SK Hynix

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

They said that on Wednesday, South Korean chipmakers joined forces with ChatGPT to meet the growing demand for its Stargate Project. The announcements came on Wednesday, after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the chairs of Samsung Electronics and SK…

China celebrates National Day in waters near an atoll claimed as Philippine territory

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

China's Coast Guard held a National Day Flag-raising Ceremony on a Ship in the Waters Off the Disputed Scarborough Shoal. They pledged to "stand guards" over the atoll. It is a major flashpoint of diplomatic flare-ups, and maritime conflicts with the Philippines.

Turkey considers $250 million plan by China Dongfang for 2GW wind turbines

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 30, 2025

Alparslan Bayraktar, the Turkish Energy Minister, said that he and Dongfang Electric Corporation of China had discussed plans to build in Turkey a wind-turbine facility for $250 million with a capacity of 2 gigawatts. Bayraktar stated on X that…

The 7th Arctic LNG 2 cargo berth has been sanctioned at the China port.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 30, 2025

According to Kpler's and LSEG's ship tracking data, a liquefied gas (LNG), tanker carrying cargo from Russia sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 Project berthed in China's Beihai Terminal on Tuesday. The Chinese terminal will receive its seventh cargo from the Arctic LNG 2 Project…

Traders say China has bought the majority of 40 Argentina soybean cargoes for November-December this week.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 26, 2025

Two traders said that around 40 Argentinean soybean cargoes had been registered for export during the export tax suspension this week, most of which were headed to China. These purchases directly impacted the U.S. prime marketing season. The two Asian traders reported on Friday that a total of 2…

Source: Cathay Petroleum and Brazil's Prio in a marketing agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 26, 2025

A trading executive who has direct knowledge of this deal confirmed that the Asian trading firm Cathay Petroleum had agreed to an annual marketing deal for Brazilian crude oil throughout the Asia-Pacific region on behalf of independent producer Prio.

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 60,000 tonnes of soymeal from traders.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2025

Nonghyup Feed Inc., a leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer (NOFI), purchased around 60,000 tons of soymeal on Wednesday in a private transaction without launching an international tender. The estimated price was $338.50 per ton with cost and freight included.

South Korea's MFG purchases about 120,000 tonnes of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported that Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought approximately 120,000 metric tonnes of soymeal at an international auction on Wednesday. Two consignments of 60,000 tons were purchased to be sourced either from South America or the United States, or China.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 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. All wheat varieties were purchased on a FOB basis.

China increases its soybean purchases from Argentina to 20 cargoes.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

Traders said that Chinese importers continued to purchase Argentine soya beans at a rapid pace after the South American supplier temporarily reduced its export taxes, allowing it to compete with other suppliers. These purchases are eroding the U.S.'s market share…

South Korea's MFG bids to purchase 120,000 tons of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that South Korea's Major Feedmill Group has announced an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,00 metric tons soymeal. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Wednesday, September 24, as well.

South Korea's FLC purchased 60,000 tons of soymeal privately, traders claim.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought about 60,000 tons of soymeal on Tuesday in a private transaction without holding an international tender. They said that the soymeal would be imported from the United States, or South America.

House panel asks Rubio for Philippines funding to counter China threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2025

According to a letter sent to Secretary of States Marco Rubio by the U.S. House Committee on China, Washington has been urged to provide funding to the Philippines in order to counter Beijing's aggressive and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea.

China purchases Argentine soya beans after tax cut, leaving US farmers behind

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

Three traders reported that Chinese buyers had purchased at least 10 loads of Argentine soya beans after Buenos Aires abolished grain export taxes. This is a further blow to U.S. soybean farmers who are already unable to access their largest market due low prices and have been shut out.

China purchases Argentine soya beans after the tax cut, leaving US farmers behind

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

Three traders reported that Chinese buyers had purchased at least 10 loads of Argentine soya beans after Buenos Aires abolished grain export taxes. This is a further blow to U.S. soybean farmers who are already unable to access their largest market due low prices and have been shut out.

House panel asks Rubio for Philippines funding to counter China threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

According to a letter sent to Secretary of States Marco Rubio by the U.S. House Committee on China, Washington has been urged to provide funding to the Philippines in order to counter Beijing's aggressive and destabilising activities in the South China Sea.

Top diplomats in the US, South Korea and Japan express concern about Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2025

In a statement released after their Monday meeting, the foreign ministers from South Korea and Japan as well as the United States expressed concerns about destabilising actions that are occurring more frequently around Taiwan. In a statement…

South Korea's MFG purchases 63,000 tons of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea purchased 63,000 metric tonnes of soymeal from South America on Monday in a private transaction without an international tender, European traders reported. If the seller chooses to supply Chinese or American soymeal, only 50,000 tonnes are required.

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