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US streamlines Pentagon's weapon acquisition amid global threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2025

On Friday, U.S. Secretary Pete Hegseth will unveil major changes in the way the Pentagon buys weapons. This will allow the military to acquire technology more quickly as global threats grow. Hegseth will address industry leaders, military officers…

Tunisia receives offers for 75,000 tons of barley, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicate that the lowest price offered at Friday's international tender for around 75,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley from Tunisia was $257.00 per tonne, including freight and cost. Trading house…

South Korean milling company buys around 50,000 tons US Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2025

European traders reported that a South Korean flour milling group purchased an estimated 50,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the United States at an international auction on Friday. All wheat varieties were purchased on a FOB basis.

China's crude oil imports in October rose 8.2% on an annual basis, and by 2.3 % compared to September

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2025

China's crude imports increased 8.2% from the previous year in October, with refineries operating at their highest rates of utilisation this year. According to the General Administration of Customs, data released on Friday, the world's biggest…

French duo Cammas & Laperche win transatlantic victory in ULTIM class

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

After a close duel, Tom Laperche of France and Franck Chammas from Normandie won the ULTIM division in the Transat Cafe L'Or Le Havre Normandie 202025. The two crossed the finish in Fort-de-France Bay on Wednesday at 22:13.58 local time, aboard SVR-Lazartigue.

Sources say that the Greek court has ordered more coast guard officers to be assigned in 2023 due to a shipwreck involving migrants.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

Legal sources confirmed on Thursday that a Greek prosecutor had extended charges against four additional senior coast guard officers in connection with one of the Mediterranean’s worst accidents: a shipwreck from 2023, which saw hundreds of people drown off the southwest town of Pylos.

Dalin and Mettraux are crowned at the Night of Champions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

World Sailing has named two offshore sailing stars its top achievers. French cancer survivor Charlie Dalin, and Swiss record-breaker Justine mettraux have won the prestigious Rolex World Sailor of the year awards in Ireland's Dun Laoghaire.

Uralchem, a Russian company, has sent a new shipment of fertiliser to Bangladesh

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

Uralchem Group, a Russian fertiliser manufacturer, announced on Thursday it had shipped 30,000 tons of potash as humanitarian aid to Bangladesh. The United Nations World Food Programme, which chartered the vessel, facilitated the delivery of the fertiliser, previously stored in Latvia.

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.