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Indonesia tests footwear from the United States due to Caesium 137 contamination concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

A special government taskforce responsible for the issue announced on Wednesday that Indonesia will conduct further tests on footwear returned from the United States after claims they were contaminated with radioactive Caesium 137. He said, "After the investigations…

South Korea's NOFI purchases approximately 75,000 tons of feed grain in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG (Nov 12) - A leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer, Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI), purchased approximately 75,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat at an international auction on Wednesday, European traders reported. Two consignments…

South Korea's Nofi purchases approximately 75,000 metric tonnes feed wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG (Nov 12) - European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. purchased approximately 75,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat at an international auction on Wednesday. Two consignments were purchased for delivery to South Korea in 2026.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG, November 12 - European traders reported on Wednesday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC was believed to have purchased milling wheat at an international auction on Tuesday. The tender only sought shipment to two port. Initial estimates indicated that approximately 150…

Algerian traders claim that they bought animal feed barley at a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG - European traders reported on Wednesday that the Algerian state agency OAIC purchased animal feed barley from optional origins on a limited basis for two ports in a Tuesday international tender. According to estimates by traders, it…

South Korea's NOFI has bid for up to 65,000 tonnes of feed wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG - European traders reported on Wednesday that the leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) had issued an international bid to purchase up 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat. Also, the deadline for price proposals is Wednesday, November 12.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

HAMBURG - On Wednesday, European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser has launched an international tender for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat from any origin. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

Penn State wins the battle against Navy and remains unbeaten

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

Freddie Dilione V led Penn State to a 80-71 victory at home over Navy in College Township, Pa. Kayden Mingo scored 16 points for the Nittany Lions (3-1) and grabbed seven rebounds, a team high. The Nittany Lions forced 16 turnovers including 14 steals.

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.

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