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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.

BAE, a British company, aims to have an autonomous submarine on the market by 2026

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2025

BAE Systems, a British company, said that it aims to launch an autonomous submersible by 2026. This is in response to the growing concern of countries about threats underwater, after a series attacks on submarine cables. BAE successfully tested the Herne sub product last year.

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.

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons of feed barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2025

European traders reported on Monday 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 for submitting price offers is September 10. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

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.

Singapore's Temasek has undergone many changes in the last two decades

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Singapore's Temasek, the state-owned investment company in Singapore, announced a major restructuring of its operations on Thursday. This is one of the biggest structural changes it has seen in its 51 year history. STRUCTURAL CHANGES In 2011…

Austal's annual profits beat Street View, and the stock reaches a record high

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Austal, an Australian company, reported a sixfold increase in annual profit, thanks to increased U.S. shipbuilding orders, which sent its shares up to a new record high. The shipbuilder, which also makes defence vessels, posted a net profit of A$89.7 (US$58.3 million)…

HD Hyundai Heavy, a South Korean shipbuilder, merges with HD Hyundai Mipo

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea, the largest shipbuilder in the world, announced on Wednesday its intention to merge with HD Hyundai Mipo, as it aims for a larger share of the U.S. market. The company stated that it hopes to lead U.S.

Singapore's Keppel claims $53 million from Seatrium in a corruption case involving Brazil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 26, 2025

Singapore's Keppel initiated arbitration proceedings on Tuesday against the local shipbuilder Seatrium over a S$68.4million ($53.33million) claim relating to a Brazilian corruption crackdown. Seatrium made a provision of S$82.4m in 2022 to pay Keppel for claims relating to Operation Car Wash…

Panama Ports will discuss port sale with Panama Government

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2025

Panama Ports Company said that on Friday it would communicate with the Panama Government at the appropriate time regarding the sale of two important ports it operates near to the Panama Canal. Hong Kong's CK Hutchison owns 90% of PPC. The company…

KFA Incheon, a South Korean company, bought corn worth up to 67,000 t in a private deal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Incheon, the South Korean section of Korea Feed Association (KFA), purchased up to 67,000 tons of animal feed grain to be sourced in optional origins on Wednesday in a deal that was done privately without announcing an international tender.

South Korea's KFA purchased up to 62,000 t corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought up to 62,000 tons of animal feed grain from around the world in a private transaction on Tuesday. There was no international tender. The KFA Busan section is believed…

South Korea's MFG purchases up to 140,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) purchased up to 140.000 metric tons animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The two consignments, each weighing between 65,000 and 70,000 tonnes, were purchased from the trading house CHS.

South Korea's MFG purchases around 140,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) purchased approximately 140,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. Initial confusion arose over the exact volume purchased. The two consignments were both purchased from CHS.

South Korea's MFG bids up to 140,000 t corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 22, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) had issued a tender for up to 140.000 metric tons animal feed corn. The deadline to submit price offers is on Wednesday, July 23, 2013. The seller is free to offer a tonnage within this range.

Algeria purchases about 1 million T of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought around 1 million metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Tuesday. Initial reports indicated that purchases were made in a wide range of prices…

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Tuesday. They said that initial purchases were reported as being around $257 per metric ton, including freight. Traders claimed that some were purchased below this price.

Algeria offers to purchase soft milling wheat in the amount of 50,000 metric tonnes, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 13, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued an international tender for the purchase of soft milling wheat from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 60,000 metric tonnes of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee, a South Korean import group, purchased 60,000 metric tonnes of soymeal in an international auction on Thursday. Soymeal was sourced from optional origins. It is believed that the FLC purchased from Cofco, a trading house.

Tunisia purchases approximately 50,000 metric tonnes corn at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported that the Tunisian grain agency ONF purchased about 50,000 tons of corn from an international auction on Wednesday. The corn was to come from optional origins. The 25,000 tons were purchased in two consignments. One from Raya Trading House at $252.27 per ton…

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