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China claims to have intercepted Philippine vessels at disputed South China Sea Shoal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 15, 2025

China's Coast Guard said Tuesday that it had taken "control measures" against a number of Philippine vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea. Beijing is strengthening its territorial claims and maritime right in the contested area.

South Korea's MFG wins corn tender worth 70,000 tons, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2025

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, is said to have rejected every offer and not made any purchase at an international auction to buy animal feed corn up to 70,000 tons on Friday. Prices were considered too high. The lowest estimate was $234.40 per ton…

South Korea's MFG receives offers for 70,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2025

European traders estimated that the lowest price offered by Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) in its international tender to purchase up to 70,000 tons of animal feed grain on Friday was $234.40 per metric ton, c&f. Pan Ocean, a trading house…

US sanctions against Yemeni Houthis increase

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2025

The United States announced a new round of sanctions on Yemen's Houthis, claiming that it was the largest action Washington has taken against the Iran-aligned organization. The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it would issue sanctions against 32 people and entities…

China's latest aircraft carrier navigates the sensitive Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

China's most advanced and third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has recently passed through the Taiwan Strait. This is the waterway that separates China and the democratically-governed island of Taiwan. The carrier has not yet officially entered service. It began sea trials in the last year.

Sources say that the exports of Russian ESPO Blend oil from Kozmino are expected to fall by 2% in September.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

Two sources familiar with the plans said that Russia will reduce ESPO Blend oil loads from its Far East Kozmino Port in September from 4.2 millions tons to 4,000,000 metric tons (about one million barrels per a day), from 4.2million tons in August.

South Korea's KFA purchased about 68,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

European traders reported that the Incheon section, also known as the Feed Buyers' Group, of South Korea's Korea Feed Association purchased 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday in a private transaction without holding an international tender.

US sanctions against Yemeni Houthis increase

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

Thursday, the United States announced a new round of sanctions against Yemen's Houthis. The Trump administration claimed that this was the largest action Washington has taken to date in response to the Iran-aligned organization. In a press release, the U.S.

South Korea's MFG again tenders for up to 70,000 tonnes corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) issued a tender for the purchase of up to 70,000 tons animal feed corn. European traders announced this on Thursday. A consignment of between 55,000 and 70,000 tons is required to arrive in South Korea by January 10.

The third cargo of Arctic LNG 2 from Russia is discharged and leaves China

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

LSEG's and Kpler’s ship tracking data revealed that a third tanker, from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 facility, which is subject to Western sanctions, discharged and left a terminal in China Wednesday. The U.S. sanctioned LNG tanker Zarya has unloaded over 160…

South Korea's MFG purchases around 63,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2025

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean buyer, purchased approximately 63,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Thursday. The expected arrival of the goods in South Korea was around January 5, 2026. The purchase price was estimated at $232.10 per ton…

Taiwan increases sea cable patrols in response to new China "grey zone" threat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2025

The patrol boat of Taiwanese Coast Guard Captain Juan Chung Chung moves through the Taiwan Strait scanning for threats against what Taipei claims is the newest target in China's gray-zone war: the undersea cable vital to democratic island's communication.

India's ACME and Japan's IHI Corp form a joint venture for a green ammonia project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2025

The Indian ACME Group and Japan's IHI Corp will form a joint venture to develop one of India's largest green-ammonia projects, located in the state of Odisha in the east. The companies have not disclosed the exact details of their investment.

Topix, the Japanese stock index, hits a record high. The yen and bonds drop after PM Ishiba's departure

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

Japan's Topix stock gauge hit a new record high on Monday, as the yen fell and bonds with longer maturities fell after Prime Minister Shigeru Shiba's resignation fuelled speculation that his successor would increase government spending. The Topix index jumped by as much as 1,3% to a record 3,146.58.

China's crude oil imports in August are up 4.9% on July and up 0.8% year-on-year.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

China's crude imports increased 0.8% from the previous year in August, as both state-owned refineries and independent refineries continued to operate at high rates. Data from the General Administration of Customs on Thursday showed that the…

Topix reaches record high in Japan, while yen drops as Ishiba steps down

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 7, 2025

Japan's Topix stock gauge hit a new record high on Monday, while the yen fell and bonds remained firm after Prime Minister Shigeru Shiba resigned. This fueled speculation that his successor would increase government spending. The Topix index jumped by as much as 1,2% to a record 3,142.

China criticises Canadian, Australian warships transiting Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 6, 2025

China's military said on Saturday that its forces followed and warned two warships, a Canadian and Australian, as they sailed through the Taiwan Strait. It criticized this move as a provocation. The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command stated that the Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec…

China media: Canadian and Australian warships transit Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 6, 2025

China's official media reported that two warships from Canada, Australia and the People's Liberation Army were observing the transit of two warships through the Taiwan Strait. China's state run Global Times newspaper reported that the Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec…

India's 15-year defense plan includes a nuclear-powered carrier and home-built jets

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 5, 2025

India may build a third nuclear-powered aircraft carrier as part of the 15-year plan for defence modernization announced on Friday. The plan also includes the first use of fighter jets made in India by the Navy. New Delhi, which is bordered…

Chinese navy claims it conducted routine patrol in South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 4, 2025

China's Navy conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea, a spokesperson from its Southern Theatre Command announced on Thursday. The Philippines was accused of "undermining peace and stability in the region" by conducting joint patrols.

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