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UK bans maritime services for Russian LNG Exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

In its latest effort to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Britain will ban companies that provide services like shipping and insurance to Russian exports of liquefied gas. The European Union approved sanctions in October that will ban Russian LNG imports starting January 1, 2027.

Paris wheat drifts downward on French holiday and export competition

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

The European Wheat Futures in Paris fell on Tuesday due to the public holidays in France, the United States and also the intense price competition that west EU wheat faces in the export markets of the Black Sea Region and South America. On Paris-based Euronext…

Algerian traders claim that they bought wheat for shipping to two ports in Algeria.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

HAMBURG, 11 November - Algerian state grain agency OAIC, according to European traders, is believed to be the buyer of milling wheat at an international auction on Tuesday that sought to limit shipment to only two ports. The initial volume was unclear.

Paris wheat falls on French holiday as U.S. prices weaken

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

The European wheat futures were lower in Paris on Tuesday due to the public holidays that took place in France and in the United States. Chicago's weaker U.S. market also impacted sentiment. The tough price competition west EU wheat faces in…

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

HAMBURG - Jordanian's state grain buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes of hard milling in a Tuesday international auction. The wheat was sourced from optional origins. They said that it was estimated to have been purchased from Cargill for $262.50 per ton, cost and freight included.

Taiwan's MFIG offers to purchase up to 65,000 metric tonnes corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

HAMBURG (Germany), Nov. 11 - Taiwan’s MFIG buying group has announced an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn that can be sourced in the United States, Argentina Brazil or South Africa. According to the sources…

Details of Trump's South Korea deal bog down in details

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

The two sides are yet to sign any written agreement, even though they met just two weeks ago and both announced that they had reached an agreement over tariffs and other security issues. Officials in South Korea say that the apparent delay is…

China refiner Yanchang Petroleum rejects Russian oil at latest tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

Two traders who are familiar with the matter confirmed on Tuesday that Yanchang Petroleum, a refiner backed by the Chinese provincial government and delivering crude oil between December to mid-February is not using Russian oil. Yanchang in Shaanxi province…

Details of Trump's South Korea deal bog down in details

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2025

The two sides have not yet released any written agreement, despite meeting just two weeks ago and announcing that they had settled months of negotiation over tariffs and other security issues. Officials in South Korea say that the apparent delay…

Penn State takes on Navy and relies on a reliable trio of guards

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2025

Mike Rhoades, Penn State's coach, has already identified several players he trusts with the ball. The Nittany Lions will look to build on a road win when they face Navy in nonconference play from University Park, Pa. Penn State (2-0), which opened its season by narrowly defeating Fairfield…

South Korea launches search for nine missing after reports of a capsized Chinese fishing vessel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 9, 2025

An official reported that the coast guard of South Korea launched a search Monday following reports that nine crew were missing after a Chinese fishing boat capsized off South Korea's west coast. A coast guard official from the city of Gunsan…

Algeria offers to purchase nominal 50,000 tonnes feed barley to be shipped to two ports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 9, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued an international bid to purchase a nominal 50,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley from optional origins. Traders said that the requirement to ship only to two ports generally means a small order is planned.

Algeria offers to purchase soft wheat only for export to two ports, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 9, 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 to be shipped to only two ports. The bid was for a nominal amount of 50,000 metric tonnes, but…

Boat carrying Rohingya migrants to Malaysia sinks, leaving hundreds of people missing

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 9, 2025

The Malaysian maritime agency reported on Sunday that a boat carrying Rohingyas from Myanmar sank near the Thai-Malaysian frontier, leaving hundreds of people missing. Seven people were killed and thirteen rescued. Romli Mustafa, the head of the maritime agency for the area…

Migrant boat sinks near Malaysia-Thailand Border, hundreds missing

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 9, 2025

The Malaysian maritime authority reported that hundreds of people were still missing after a boat capsized near the Thailand-Malaysia boundary on Sunday. Ten survivors and one dead body were found, but the Malaysian maritime authorities said they were still searching for more.

No. No. 10 Notre Dame easily defeats Navy in the rain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 9, 2025

CJ Carr completed thirteen of sixteen passes for 218 yard and three touchdowns and No. On a wet Saturday night, No. 10 Notre Dame dominated Navy 49-10 in South Bend. Jeremiyah love carried the ball for Notre Dame (7-2) 13 times, resulting in 94 yards of yardage and two touchdowns.

Brady's power boating team wins back-to-back E1 World titles in Miami

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 8, 2025

Tom Brady's Team Brady won the E1 World Championship for a second time in a row on Saturday, after holding off Rafael Nadal and Team Rafa's late challenge at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix. Sam Coleman, a British pilot, and Emma Kimilainen from Finland led the "Championship of the Water"…

Tom Brady's team is revving up to defend the E1 electric powered boat title in Miami

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2025

Tom Brady, with his Team Brady, is on the hunt for another championship. This time it's on water. They are aiming to win a second consecutive E1 title in Miami at Saturday's series finale. The seven-time Super Bowl champion said, "It would be a big deal for our team…

Tunisia purchases approximately 75,000 tons barley through a tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2025

European traders reported that Tunisia's state grain agency purchased approximately 75,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley at an international auction on Friday. Barley for 25,000 tonnes was bought at $257.00 per ton, cost and freight. Trading house Euro Commodities was named as the seller.

Beyou and Lagraviere, a French duo, tame the Atlantic to win Transat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2025

The French sailors Jeremie Béyou and Morgan Lagraviere won the Transat CAFE L'OR Le Havre Normandie in 2025 with their powerful IMOCA monohull Charal, crossing the finish line on Martinique at dawn Friday morning after dominating the race from the start.