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South Korean officials question the feasibility of building a nuclear submarine at US shipyards

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

Philly Shipyard, owned by South Korea in the United States, does not have the capacity to build ships at the moment. Kim Min-seok, the Prime Minister of South Korea, said this on Thursday at a hearing in parliament. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, wrote on Twitter last week about his remarks.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 60,000 tonnes of feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought around 60,000 tons of animal feed in a bid for up to 130,000 tonnes on Thursday, European traders reported. Wheat was estimated to have cost $263.00 per ton, including freight and a $1.25 surcharge per ton for port unloading.

Ambrey: Pirates board a Malta-flagged product tanker off Somalia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

Ambrey, a maritime security company, reported on Thursday pirates had boarded a tanker flying the Malta flag off the coast of Somalia. Ambrey, in a statement, said that pirates had approached the tanker on a skiff. They then opened fire. The pirates operated from a hijacked Iranian flagged dhow.

Bangladesh receives tender offers to purchase 50,000 tons rice

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

The traders estimated that the lowest price in the tender, closed on Thursday by Bangladesh's state grain buyer, to buy 50,000 metric tonnes of rice was $355.59 per metric ton CIF, liner out. They said that offers are still being considered, and no purchases have been reported.

The FLC of South Korea has bid to purchase up to 130,000 tonnes of wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the Feed Leaders' Committee of South Korea has published an international tender for up to 130,000 tons animal feed wheat. Two consignments are expected to arrive in South Korea in February and march 2026.

Maersk raises its full-year profit range and posts a Q3 profit that is above forecast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk reported a third-quarter operating result above expectations on Thursday and increased its lower end of the full-year profit outlook. Maersk reported that its underlying earnings, before interest, taxes, depreciation…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 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. November 12 is the deadline for pricing offers. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

No. No. 10 Notre Dame uses time wisely before clash with Navy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 5, 2025

Notre Dame is back in the College Football Playoff race after losing two straight games to start the season. Don't mention the Fighting Irish's No. 10 ranking to Marcus Freeman. 10 ranking. Notre Dame (6-2) will have the chance to bolster their playoff credentials on Saturday night in South Bend.

Bangladesh announces another tender for the purchase of 50,000 tons rice

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 5, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer has released another international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. The deadline to submit price offers is the 20th of November. Bangladesh also released a separate tender for 50…

Jordan purchases about 60,000 tonnes of feed barley through a tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 5, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain buyer bought 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley from optional origins during Wednesday's international auction, which sought up to 120,000 metric tons. The barley, which was to be shipped during the first half of 2026…

CEVA Logistics completes Borusan Tedarik purchase for $383 Million

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 5, 2025

The Turkish conglomerate Borusan Yatirim announced in a Wednesday stock exchange filing that France's CEVA Logistics had completed the acquisition of Turkish logistic provider Borusan Tedarik for $383m from Borusan Yatirim. CEVA of Marseille…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 5, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from a variety or origins. European traders confirmed this on Wednesday. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 11 November.

Norwegian Cruise's forecast quarterly profit is below expectations due to economic slowdown and rising costs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 4, 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' shares fell 11% on Tuesday after it forecasted a fourth-quarter profit that was below expectations, citing cost uncertainty and a reduced consumer appetite for sea vacations. After a surge in demand for cruises following the pandemic…

Egypt's Suez Canal revenue rises 14% as Red Sea tensions lessen

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 4, 2025

The canal authority reported that Egypt's Suez Canal revenue increased 14.2% between July and Octember, citing a calmer Red Sea following a ceasefire with Gaza, and an increase in traffic along the waterway. In 2023 and 2024, Yemen's Iran-aligned…

The biggest threat to Mali military leaders is the fuel blockade by jihadists

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

The two-month fuel blockade of militants linked to al Qaeda has almost paralysed Mali's capital, putting the military in a bad light and raising fears that the jihadists may try to impose their rule over the West African nation. Security analysts…

The growing microplastic pollution of Greece's seas is revealed by mussels

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

Scientists in Greece say that heavy maritime traffic and overtourism in the Mediterranean region are contributing to the pollution of the azure waters in Greece. They have placed thousands of mussels to detect microplastics on the seabed. Since decades…

Bangladesh receives offers for 50,000 tons of rice, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

Traders said that the lowest price in the tender for 50,000 metric tonnes of rice from Bangladesh's State Grains Buyer, which closed on Sunday, was estimated to be $356.78 per metric ton CIF Liner Out. They said that offers are still being considered, and that no purchases had been reported.

Ship tracking data shows that India's Russian oil exports increased in October.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

According to preliminary data from Kpler, OilX and Kpler, India's crude imports from Russia should have increased slightly from the previous month, despite pressure from Washington. Kpler data shows that India's Russian crude oil imports increased to 1.48 million barrels a day (bpd)…

Bangladesh bids again for 50,000 tons of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer has announced a new international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. November 13 is the deadline for price offers. Bangladesh has also released a separate tender for 50,000 tons rice.

Traders say that Iran's SLAL has bid for 120,000 tonnes each of corn and soybean meal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 3, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer SLAL had issued international tenders for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, and 120,000 metric Tons of soymeal. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to tenders is on Tuesday…