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Media report that a bus collision in southern India has killed 20 people.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 24, 2025

At least 20 people were killed in a fire caused by a fuel spill following a collision between a motorcycle and a bus on a route connecting the southern Indian tech cities of Bengaluru to Hyderabad, according to reports from the domestic media.

Turkey to purchase 250,000 tons of feed barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the Turkish state grain board TMO had issued an international tender for the purchase and import of about 250,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 30 October.

Fincantieri, Italy, launches underwater drone to defend submarine infrastructure

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilder, unveiled on Thursday its first underwater drone systems as it changes its product mix in order to give more space for the lucrative submarine business. Underwater drones are designed to protect and maintain critical underwater infrastructure…

The UK surfer who was trying to save his friend drowned in a storm in Australia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

Authorities said that a British man drowned at a Melbourne Beach after his surfboard was broken by strong winds in stormy weather. His friend, who attempted to save him, also drowned. Police said that emergency services were dispatched to Frankston Beach…

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons of feed barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer has issued a tender for the purchase of up to 120,00 metric tons animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 29 October. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Algerian wheat buyers say that the auction on Wednesday will be around 600,000 tonnes.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. The trader estimates for the purchase of Wednesday evening ranged between 500,000 and 600,000 tonnes.

Algerian wheat buyers say that the auction on Wednesday will be around 600,000 tonnes.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC purchased approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. The trader estimates for the purchase of Wednesday evening ranged from 500,000 tons to 600,000.

Sources: Sellers cancel Yulong oil refinery deals after UK sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

Multiple sources said that several suppliers had cancelled sales to Yulong Petrochemical of Middle Eastern oil and Canadian crude after the UK imposed its sanctions. This is likely to force the refiner to purchase more Russian crude. The refiner is China's latest with a daily capacity of 400…

Airbus expects the world's freighter fleet to grow by 45% between 2044 and 2044

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

Airbus announced on Wednesday that the global fleet of freighter aircraft will increase to 3,420 by 2040, or a 45% rise, thanks to the long-term growth in trade. This will consist of 815 freighters that are already in service and 2,605 new ones.

US Military Strikes suspected Drug Ship in the Pacific

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

A U.S. official confirmed on Wednesday that the U.S. Military expanded its anti-drug campaign by striking a suspected drug ship in Pacific Ocean waters near South America late on Tuesday. This is the first U.S. military strike in the Pacific…

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. They said that the cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs, was around $258.50. Initial estimates put the tonnage of the order at 500…

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. They said that the initial price of first purchases was around $258.50 per metric ton, including freight and cost.

EIA: US crude fuel inventories drop due to robust refining demand and US crude oil inventory decline

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that U.S. crude, gasoline, and distillate inventory fell last week due to increased refining and demand. The EIA reported that crude inventories dropped by 961,000 to 422.8 million in the week ending October 17.

Bangladesh bids again for 50,000 tons rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

On Wednesday, traders reported that Bangladesh's state grain buyer had issued a new international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. The deadline to submit price offers is November 6, 2018. Bangladesh has also released a separate tender for 50…

EU lists two Chinese oil refineries and one trader as part of new Russia sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

According to EU diplomatic sources, the 19th package against Russia of sanctions will include four companies that are involved in China's petroleum industry and circumvent Western restrictions. The package, they said, lists two independent Chinese…

South Korea will buy a total of 78,744 tons of rice from traders, according to a South Korean tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-owned company in South Korea, has announced international tenders for the purchase of 78,744 tons of rice from China, Thailand, as well as from other countries. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 5 November.

Alstom trains worth 1.4 billion euros ordered by SNCF for Eurostar routes

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

Alstom announced on Wednesday that the French rail operator SNCF Voyageurs had approved a 1.4-billion-euro ($1.63-billion) order from Alstom for 30 more very high speed trains for international service, under the Eurostar brand. This order is…

Jordan Issues a tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Metric Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 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 28 October. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Van Velthooven, the original America's Cup cyclist, retires

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2025

Simon van Velthooven, a former international cyclist who is now a pioneering sailor and won his third America's Cup in 2014 with Team New Zealand has announced that he will retire from professional sports. Van Velthooven was a three-time world…

South Korean group purchases around 67,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 21, 2025

A South Korean importer group comprising Feedmill Group and Cargill Agri Purina purchased approximately 67,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Tuesday, European traders reported. The corn was purchased in one…