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South Korea's KFA purchased about 65,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

European traders reported that the Busan section, of the Korea Feed Association in South Korea, purchased 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn without holding an international tender. Cost and freight (c&f), estimated at $248.90 per ton, was paid for the corn.

Pentagon threatens to prosecute Senator Mark Kelly if he is recalled to Navy service

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

After receiving "serious misconduct allegations," the Pentagon threatened on Monday to recall retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly to active duty in order to prosecute. The statement didn't specify what charges Kelly might face if the organization took this step.

Sweden will decide early next year on a supplier for its new frigates

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

The defence minister announced on Monday that Sweden will select a supplier early next year for its multibillion-swedish crown purchase of four new frigates. Sweden has been preparing to expand its naval fleet in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Sailing-Black Foils are ready to strike in Abu Dhabi

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

New Zealand's Black Foils have a quiet confidence as they head into the SailGP season finale. Peter Burling has declared that his team is exactly where he wants them to be, as the championship showdown in Abu Dhabi looms. The Kiwis are heading…

Deals of the Day- Mergers and Acquisitions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

BHP has abandoned its last-ditch attempt to acquire rival Anglo American to bolster its copper dominance, just two weeks ahead of the 60 billion dollar merger between Anglo and Teck Resources. Monash IVF Group has announced that it rejected…

Pakistani state agency to purchase 100,000 metric tonnes rice to be supplied to Bangladesh, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Pakistan's state-owned agency, had issued a tender for the purchase of 100,000 metric tons of risotto to be supplied to Bangladesh. The deadline to submit price offers is November 28, 2018.

Bangladesh has issued a new tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer has announced a new international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. The deadline to submit price offers is December 9, 2009. Bangladesh also released a separate tender for 50,000 tons rice.

GFSA reports that Saudi Arabia has bought 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

Saudi Arabia's General Food Security Authority, which is the main government wheat purchasing agency, announced on Monday that it had purchased 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender. The agency stated that the purchase was for hard wheat with a 12.5% protein content…

Bahamas to host the E1 Powerboat Racing Series in 2026

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 23, 2025

The UIM E1 World Championship for electric powerboat racing will host its final round 2026 in the Bahamas, organizers announced Monday. This is the first time the event has been held there. The eight-race series will begin in Saudi Arabia in Jeddah…

Erdogan, the Turkish president, says that he will meet with Putin in Russia on Monday

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 23, 2025

The Turkish president Tayyip Erdoan said that he will have a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the peace efforts in Ukraine. He added that he will also ask him for a restart of a deal to ensure the safe passage grain via the Black Sea.

Chinese Navy says US and China hold maritime security talks in Hawaii

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 22, 2025

Chinese Navy said that the U.S. military and Chinese military held "constructive and honest" maritime security discussions this week, as both superpowers slowly restored their military-to-military communication after months of trade tensions.

Fire department reports that crew safely evacuated from burning ship at San Pedro

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 22, 2025

Los Angeles Fire Department reported that all crew members were evacuated Friday from a ship in flames at San Pedro Port after an explosion disrupted the power supply and crane operations. LAFD reported that around 8:27 pm (0427 GMT), the remaining crew members had been helped off the vessel.

As buyers chase barley supplies, European barley prices are rising like gold

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

Traders said that the price of animal-feed barley is now equal to or higher than milling wheat in Europe, a trend unusually driven by export demand. Feed barley is typically sold at a significant discount to bread wheat. The grain industry is heavily supplied…

As the peace plan for Ukraine gains momentum, European arms manufacturers retreat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

The European Defence shares dropped to their lowest level since late August, halting their strong run in this year. This was after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that he is ready to work "honestly" on a U.S. backed plan to end Russia's war.

The traders claim that the rebranded Iranian crude is responsible for the surge in Chinese imports.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

China imports unusually large amounts of crude oil, traders claim. This is to hide shipments of Iranian crude that are being transshipped off the coast of Malaysia. Market participants claim that traders have been using the tactic to sell Iranian crude as Malaysian oil for years…

The traders claim that the rebranded Iranian crude is responsible for the surge in Chinese imports.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

China imports unusually large amounts of crude oil, traders claim. This is to hide shipments of Iranian crude that are sanctioned and trans-shipped off the coast of Malaysia. Market participants claim that traders have been using the tactic to sell Iranian crude as Malaysian oil for years…

Iran purchased corn and soybean meal in tenders last week, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that SLAL, the state-owned importer of animal feed in Iran, is believed to have bought animal feed corn as well as soymeal at international tenders. The company was looking for around 120,000 metric tonnes each.

US offshore drilling proposal includes California auctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 2025

The U.S. The U.S. The proposal aligns with Trump's agenda of energy dominance to boost domestic fossil fuel production. Plan includes 21 sales in Alaska, starting next year. Seven in the Gulf of Mexico. And six in the Pacific Ocean between Northern and Southern California.

Fincantieri joins FTSE MIB, as defense stocks surge and replace Hera or DiaSorin

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 2025

The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will join Italy's blue chip stock index, FTSE MIB, for the first month next year, traders reported on Thursday. This move would strengthen the influence of defence amid a global rally fueled by geopolitical tensions.

SMU in must-win mode vs. sinking Louisville

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

SMU is hoping to maintain its hopes of winning the Atlantic Coast Conference title when it welcomes Louisville to Dallas on Saturday. The Mustangs (7-3 and 5-1 ACC), are one of only four teams in the conference with a single loss. Coach Rhett…

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