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Turkey bids to import 225,000 metric tons of feed barley traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that the Turkish state grain board TMO had issued an international tender for the purchase and import of about 225,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 31 July.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 68,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) purchased around 68,000 tons of animal feed in a private transaction on Thursday, without launching an international tender. The grain is available from all over the world, except for the Black Sea.

Union Pacific Railroad's quarterly profits rise

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

Union Pacific announced a higher profit for its second quarter on Thursday. This was largely due to the robust demand of bulk and industrial shipments via multiple modes. Bulk shipments of the company, consisting of grain, fertilizer and coal…

South Korea's MFG purchases 65,000-75, 000 T corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought between 65,000 and 75,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday in a deal that was not subject to an international tender. The cost of the ton was estimated at $235.12, including freight. A $1.50 extra charge for port unloading was added.

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 135,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 135,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Thursday. The corn can be purchased from anywhere in the world.

Enterprise Products Neches River Terminal in Texas receives first LPG tanker

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Ship tracking data on Wednesday showed that the first tanker to arrive at the Enterprise Products Partners facility for loading was a liquefied gas tanker. The energy research firm Vortexa stated that the mooring was a sign of the commissioning.

Packaging Corp. forecasts profits below estimates due to export and freight pressures

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Packaging Corp. of America reported a third-quarter loss below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday. This was due to rising freight costs, as well as weak export containerboard sales in the face of global trade uncertainty. The Lake Forest…

Tunisia receives offers for 100,000 T of soft wheat tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

European traders reported that the lowest price offered by Tunisia’s state grain agency in its international tender on Wednesday for about 100,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat is believed to be $261.49 per ton, including cost and freight. No purchase has been made yet…

Saudi Arabia was the top buyer of Russian fuel in June, according to data

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

According to traders and LSEG, Saudi Arabia was the number one destination for Russian fuel oil and vacuum gasoline (VGO) seaborne exports in June. The hot summer required increased energy consumption. The Middle East and Asia became the primary…

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.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling-wheat, from which the origin can be chosen, European traders reported on Wednesday. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 29 July.

Sources: Second tanker skips fuel lift from Nayara sanctions-hit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

According to three sources in the industry and LSEG's ship tracking data, a tanker won't load fuel as planned from India’s Nayara Energy Refinery, which is under sanctions. This vessel will be the second to alter its plans after the European Union restrictions.

According to traders, Pakistan is believed to have not received any offers for the 50,000 T of sugar tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 22, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicate that no trading companies are believed to have made price offers for the international tender, which closed Tuesday, to purchase 50,000 metric tonnes of sugar from Pakistan. The traders said that…

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.

France will face another difficult wheat export year, despite a better crop

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 18, 2025

France may struggle to sell the much larger wheat crop it expects to produce this year, as its export options have been reduced due to a decrease in demand from Algeria and China. Also, Black Sea grain is cheaper. France could stockpile large amounts of wheat…

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 17, 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 23 July. Traders had…

Study shows that high interest rates in Russia may prompt a surge in distressed asset M&A.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 16, 2025

A study by top law firms found that high interest rates may encourage mergers and acquisitions in Russia, even though Western sanctions and a lack of liquidity among buyers will likely limit growth for the time being. The study found that the…

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