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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, Jordan's state grain buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes of hard milling whey from optional origins. They said that it was estimated to have been purchased from Al Dahra for $266.00 per ton, including freight (c&f)…

Bangladesh to purchase 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer had issued an international bid to purchase 50,000 tons of rice. The deadline for submitting price offers is October 6, 2016. The tender is seeking offers for non-basmati rice parboiled in CIF terms (ship unloading charges)…

House panel asks Rubio for Philippines funding to counter China threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

According to a letter sent to Secretary of States Marco Rubio by the U.S. House Committee on China, Washington has been urged to provide funding to the Philippines in order to counter Beijing's aggressive and destabilising activities in the South China Sea.

Pakistan receives offers for 100,000 metric tons of sugar, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicated that the lowest price in the international bid from Pakistan for 100,000 metric tons white sugar was $534.75 per metric ton, including freight and cost. They said that the offers in the tender…

Top diplomats in the US, South Korea and Japan express concern about Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2025

In a statement released after their Monday meeting, the foreign ministers from South Korea and Japan as well as the United States expressed concerns about destabilising actions that are occurring more frequently around Taiwan. In a statement…

Paris wheat drops as Argentina suspends export taxes

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2025

The price of European wheat dropped to contract lows again on Monday, as the suspension of export taxes by Argentina raised the prospect of increased competition in an oversupplied global market. The December wheat contract on Euronext closed at 189.25 Euros ($223.09 per metric ton)…

Paris wheat drops as Argentina suspends export taxes

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2025

The price of European wheat dropped to near-contract lows on Sunday, as the suspension of export taxes by Argentina raised the prospect of increased competition in an oversupplied global market. At 1543 GMT on Euronext, December wheat was down 0.6% to 189.50 Euros ($223.12) a metric ton.

South Korea's MFG purchases 63,000 tons of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea purchased 63,000 metric tonnes of soymeal from South America on Monday in a private transaction without an international tender, European traders reported. If the seller chooses to supply Chinese or American soymeal, only 50,000 tonnes are required.

South Korea bids for estimated 157,000 tons rice

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 22, 2025

Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-owned company in South Korea, has announced an international tender for the purchase of 157,000 metric tonnes of rice from China and America. The deadline for submitting price offers is September 30, according to European traders.

Germany wins first SailGP on Lake Geneva

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 21, 2025

The SailGP Team from Germany finally won their first event on Sunday at the Switzerland Sail Grand Prix, in light winds that made the waters of Lake Geneva barely cooperate with the high-tech race machines. In Sunday's high stakes final, Germany won the podium ahead Australia and Switzerland.

Algeria offers to purchase soft milling wheat in the amount of 50,000 tonnes, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 21, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's OAIC, the state grain agency of Algeria, has launched an international tender for soft milling wheat sourced from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.

Tennis-Swiatek wins Korea Open title after a comeback

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 21, 2025

Iga Swaatek, who is a determined player, came back from the brink to win the Korea Open title. She survived a scare in the first game before defeating Russian Ekaterina Alexova with a score of 1-6 7-6(3) and 7-5. Swiatek looked out of place in the first two sets.

India signss deep-sea mining deal with International Seabed Authority

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 20, 2025

The Indian government announced on Saturday that India had signed a contract for 15 years with the International Seabed Authority to have exclusive rights in exploring polymetallic sulphides within the Indian Ocean. The polymetallic sulphides…

Sweden's Artemis Racing will join the 2026 SailGP Championship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 19, 2025

Artemis Racing, the Swedish sailing team, announced Friday that it will be entering the SailGP Championship in 2026. Artemis SailGP will be the team name and it will be headed by British Olympic Gold medalist Iain Percy. This is the 13th international team in the league.

Italian port blocks weapons for Israel amid worker protests

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2025

Italian dockworkers, along with other labor groups, have been protesting against the Gaza offensive. The port of Ravenna in the Adriatic Sea refused entry on Thursday to two trucks that were allegedly carrying weapons to Israel. Alessandro Barattoni…

EU official: EU wants to increase the ban on Russian LNG as part of 19th package sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2025

An EU official revealed that the European Commission is examining a proposal for a faster ban on Russian natural gas liquefied in its 19th set of sanctions against Moscow due to its invasion of Ukraine. This new initiative follows an earlier call made by U.S.

The amount of wheat purchased by Iran in August is larger than expected, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2025

The Government Trading Corporation of Iran (GTC), a state-owned agency, is believed to be the one that purchased a lot of wheat from Russia in August during its international tender. One European trader stated, "The Iranian purchase appears to be much larger than initially thought.

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy is in talks to purchase US shipyard

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2025

A senior executive at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said that the company is in discussions with several companies about purchasing a U.S. Shipyard. The goal is to take advantage of President Donald Trump’s efforts to revive America’s struggling shipbuilding industry.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 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 24 September. The…

South Korean mill purchases about 30,000 tonnes of wheat from US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2025

European traders reported that a South Korean flour mill purchased an estimated 30,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the U.S. at an international auction on Thursday. The purchase included several wheat varieties, which were all purchased on a FOB basis.