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Iran's SLAL has won tenders to purchase 120,000 tons of corn and soybeans

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2025

European traders reported on Saturday 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 November 19.

Ainslie will reveal America's Cup support in a few weeks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2025

Ben Ainslie, a British sailing ace, expects to reveal within a few weeks who is funding his next America's Cup bid, and the team he will be bringing along for the event in Naples, Italy, scheduled for 2027. Ainslie has set himself the goal of "bringing the Cup home" from the United States…

Details of the US-South Korea deal, including Korean investments in shipbuilding, are released

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The White House announced that the U.S. released details of a deal with South Korea on Thursday. It included a Korean investment of $150 billion in the shipbuilding industry, which Washington had approved, and an additional $200 in Korean investment through a Memorandum of Understanding.

US Coast Guard responds after Russian naval ship approaches waters near Oahu

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

In a Thursday statement, the United States Coast Guard reported that it detected a Russian naval ship approximately 15 miles south of Oahu (24 km), near U.S. territory waters. The Coast Guard reported that a Coast Guard aircraft and cutter responded…

As US allies increase AI pipes, Australia's AUKUS Base will connect to subsea cable

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Documents viewed by reveal that Alphabet’s Google and SUBCO are quietly connecting Australia's AUKUS submarine fleet base, and the area around it, to three powerful undersea cables. HMAS Stirling, a naval base located on Australia's western coast, will be home to four Virginia submarines under U.S.

Ocean activist dodges Japanese arrest, vows to fight deep-sea mining and krill industries at COP30

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

At the COP30 conference in Brazil, a Canadian activist against whaling who had avoided arrest in Japan for over a decade vowed to continue his fight for marine protection – focusing on deep-sea mines and Norway's krill industries. Paul Watson, a U.N.

Tunisia has bought about 125,000 tonnes of soft wheat and about 100,000 tons of durum, according to traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

European traders reported that the Tunisian state grain agency purchased approximately 125,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat, and about 100,000 metric tons durum at an international tender on Thursday for the same volume. Traders said that the…

Tunisia receives tenders for soft wheat and durum, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicate that the lowest price offered at Thursday's international tender for 125,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat from Tunisia was $257.46 per ton, including freight. They said that Bunge was thought to have made the lowest offer for three consignments of 25…

Traders say that the lowest offer for 125,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat in Tunisia is $257.46/t c&f.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicate that the lowest price offered at Thursday's international tender for 125,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat from Tunisia was $257.46 per ton, including freight and cost. They said that Bunge was…

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO: Return to Suez Route not yet in Sight but Looking Closely

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd, a German container shipping firm, said on Thursday that it has noted calmer conditions around the Suez Canal following a ceasefire during the Gaza conflict. However it will not reopen sailings until the canal is safe. In a conference call with analysts…

Bangladesh receives offers to purchase 50,000 tons of rice in an auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The traders estimated that the lowest price in the tender for Bangladesh's state grain buyer to buy 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, which closed on Friday, was $354.19 per metric ton CIF liners out. They said that offers are still being considered, and no purchases have yet been reported.

Turkey: it is too early to determine what caused the deadly military plane crash

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The Turkish defence ministry stated on Thursday that it is too early to determine what caused a military cargo aircraft crash in Georgia this week, in which 20 soldiers were killed. Inspections are continuing. The C-130 cargo plane had left Azerbaijan to Turkey when it crashed on Tuesday…

South Korea's FLC purchases about 130,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

HAMBURG - South Korea’s Feed Leaders Committee purchased approximately 130,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from optional origins at an international auction on Thursday, European traders reported. They said that a 65,000-ton consignment…

Turkey: Too early to determine what caused deadly plane accident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The Turkish defence ministry stated on Thursday that it is too early to determine what caused a military cargo aircraft crash in Georgia this week, in which 20 soldiers were killed. Inspections are continuing. The C-130 cargo plane had left Azerbaijan to Turkey when it crashed on Tuesday.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 130,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

HAMBURG - South Korea’s Feed Leaders Committee purchased approximately 130,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from optional origins at an international auction on Thursday, European traders reported. They said that a 65,000-ton consignment…

As US allies increase AI pipes, Australia's AUKUS Base will connect to subsea cable

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Documents viewed by reveal that Alphabet’s Google and SUBCO are quietly connecting Australia’s AUKUS submarine fleet base, and the area around it, to three powerful undersea cables. HMAS Stirling, a naval base located on Australia's western coast, will be home to four Virginia submarines under U.S.

Jordanian traders claim that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 metric tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 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 November 19, 2019.

Taiwan's MFIG purchases about 65,000 tons corn from US traders, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

European traders reported that the MFIG group of Taiwan bought 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in an international auction on Thursday. The corn was expected to come from the United States. They said that the yellow corn was bought at a premium estimated to be 177.28 U.S.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

HAMBURG - South Korea’s Feed Leaders Committee has announced an international tender for the purchase of up to 138,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. The deadline for submitting price offers is also Thursday, 11 November. Arrival in South…

No. South Florida and Navy battle it out for the top spot in the American Conference

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

The American Conference race is likely to go the distance, with games that are almost elimination-style throughout November. South Florida ranked No. 24 in the College Football Playoff rankings this week. The College Football Playoff rankings have moved Memphis to No.