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Poland selects Sweden to provide it with three subs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

Poland announced on Wednesday that it had selected Sweden to provide it with three subs. The multi-billion dollar deal is a crucial element in Warsaw's effort to strengthen its defenses in the Baltic Sea. Warsaw is increasing its investments…

Tunisia is reportedly buying 125,000 metric tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Tunisia's grain agency had issued an international bid to buy about 125,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is November 27, 2005. The origin of the grain is optional.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 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 optional origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 2 December. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

South Korea flour mills purchase approximately 131,300 tonnes of US and Canadian milling grain, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 131.300 metric tonnes of milling grain to be sourced in the United States and Canada during an international auction on Wednesday. The amount was higher than the 90,000 tons requested in the tender.

South Korea purchased approximately 20,500 tons in rice tenders, mainly from Vietnam

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-owned company in South Korea, purchased approximately 20,500 metric tonnes of rice, mainly from Vietnam. The international tender sought up to 78.744 tons. It closed on November 5. 20,000 tonnes will come from Vietnam, and 500 tonnes from Thailand.

Union: Russian rail attacks and wet grain have a negative impact on Ukrainian corn exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

The UAC, a farmers' union, said that the high grain moisture content combined with logistical problems caused by Russian attacks in Black Sea ports has led to a reduction in Ukraine's corn imports in Black Sea ports. This may happen again in December.

South Korea's MFG purchases 66,000 tons of corn in a second private deal, traders reported

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought around 66,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, expected to come from optional origins, in a private deal that took place on Tuesday. The transaction was done without a formal international tender.

Ukraine's military claims it has hit a Russian oil refinery terminal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

Ukraine's military said that it had hit a Russian refinery in Krasnodar and a terminal for oil in the port of Novorossiysk. As the fighting between Ukraine and Russia approaches its fourth anniversary, Kyiv has intensified long-ranged attacks against Russian targets, notably oil installations.

South Korea's MFG purchases 68,000 tons of corn in a private deal; expected to be U.S. origin

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from the United States on Tuesday in a private transaction without holding an international tender. The deal was a combination of an estimated cost…

South Korea's FLC purchases at least 130,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought at least 130,000 tons of animal feed grain from optional origins on Tuesday in a global tender that sought up to 138,000 tonnes, European traders reported. The trading house CHS purchased a consignment ranging from 65…

South Korea's FLC purchases between 65,000 and 70,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

European traders reported that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought up to 70,000 tons of animal feed grain from optional origins as part an international tender on Tuesday. The tender sought up to 138,000 tonnes. The trading…

South Korea's FLC offers to purchase up to 138,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) had issued an international tender for up to 138,000 tons of animal feed. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers is Tuesday, November 25, 2018.

South Korea's KFA purchased about 65,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

European traders reported that the Busan section, of the Korea Feed Association in South Korea, purchased 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn without holding an international tender. Cost and freight (c&f), estimated at $248.90 per ton, was paid for the corn.

Pentagon threatens to prosecute Senator Mark Kelly if he is recalled to Navy service

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

After receiving "serious misconduct allegations," the Pentagon threatened on Monday to recall retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly to active duty in order to prosecute. The statement didn't specify what charges Kelly might face if the organization took this step.

Sweden will decide early next year on a supplier for its new frigates

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

The defence minister announced on Monday that Sweden will select a supplier early next year for its multibillion-swedish crown purchase of four new frigates. Sweden has been preparing to expand its naval fleet in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Sailing-Black Foils are ready to strike in Abu Dhabi

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

New Zealand's Black Foils have a quiet confidence as they head into the SailGP season finale. Peter Burling has declared that his team is exactly where he wants them to be, as the championship showdown in Abu Dhabi looms. The Kiwis are heading…

Deals of the Day- Mergers and Acquisitions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

BHP has abandoned its last-ditch attempt to acquire rival Anglo American to bolster its copper dominance, just two weeks ahead of the 60 billion dollar merger between Anglo and Teck Resources. Monash IVF Group has announced that it rejected…

Pakistani state agency to purchase 100,000 metric tonnes rice to be supplied to Bangladesh, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Pakistan's state-owned agency, had issued a tender for the purchase of 100,000 metric tons of risotto to be supplied to Bangladesh. The deadline to submit price offers is November 28, 2018.

Bangladesh has issued a new tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 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. The deadline to submit price offers is December 9, 2009. Bangladesh also released a separate tender for 50,000 tons rice.

GFSA reports that Saudi Arabia has bought 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

Saudi Arabia's General Food Security Authority, which is the main government wheat purchasing agency, announced on Monday that it had purchased 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender. The agency stated that the purchase was for hard wheat with a 12.5% protein content…