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South Korea's KFA Busan purchased 70,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 1, 2024

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association's (KFA) Busan Section in South Korea bought an estimated 70,000 tons of animal feed grain from South America or South Africa on Thursday in a deal that was not subjected to an international tender.

China's PLA Navy performs first dual aircraft formation in South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2024

The PLA navy announced that China's aircraft carriers Liaoning, Shandong, and Xiamen conducted dual carrier formation exercises in the South China Sea for the first. This move will allow China's Navy to carry out more complex and diverse missions.

Israeli conservationists release endangered Hawksbill Turtles into the Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2024

Israel Nature and Parks Authority announced on Thursday that Israeli conservationists have released three hawksbills turtles into Red Sea as part of an effort to restore the population of this critically endangered species. Three females, who…

Huntington Ingalls reduces revenue forecast for 2024 due to navy deal and labour issues

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2024

Huntington Ingalls, the largest U.S. shipbuilder, cut its revenue forecast for 2024 due to supply chain problems, uncertainty over navy agreements and labor shortages. This sent its shares down by roughly 7% in premarket. The company expects that shipbuilding revenues…

Tunisia is reportedly buying 75,000 metric tonnes of durum wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that Tunisia's grain agency issued an international bid to buy an estimated 75,000 tons of durum Wheat. They said that the origin of the offer was optional, and that deadline for submitting offers is November 1.

Norwegian Cruises increases its annual profit forecast due to robust travel demand

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings raised its profit forecasts for the fourth time in a row on Thursday, encouraged by strong bookings for sea-based holidays at higher prices. The cruise industry has seen a strong demand for their services this year…

Finland detects jamming of satellite navigation and spoofing on the Baltic Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2024

The Coast Guard of Finland said that it had detected constant disruptions in satellite navigation signals over the Baltic Sea from April. In recent weeks, tankers have been spoofing location data in order to hide visits to Russia. Lulu Ranne…

Official: Indonesia will respond appropriately to incidents in the South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2024

An official stated that Indonesia's position in the South China Sea is unchanged, and it will take appropriate measures to protect its territory. This was after a Chinese coastguard vessel disrupted a survey conducted by Jakarta's government energy company.

US gasoline stockpiles hit 2-year low on stronger demand, EIA says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2024

The Energy Information Administration (EIA), which is responsible for the U.S. government's energy policy, announced on Wednesday that U.S. gasoline inventories fell to their lowest level in two years last week due to increased demand. Crude…

Russia accuses UK using Black Sea to supply Ukraine with weapons

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2024

Russia accused Britain on Wednesday of using the Black Sea grain canal to deliver weapons to Ukraine after London denied its allegations that Russian attacks against Ukrainian ports disrupted vital grain supplies for other nations. Last week…

Fincantieri available to \any form\ of collaboration with Thyssenkrupp marine arm

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2024

shipbuilder said on Wednesday. best strategy is to give more value and reinforce (Thyssenkrupp. Marine Systems). We are at their disposal for any possible kinds. of collaboration, Fincantieri Chief Executive Pierroberto. Folgiero told Bloomberg television.

South Korea bids to purchase? The traders estimate 101,000 T of rice

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2024

European traders reported on Wednesday that the state-backed Agro Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation of South Korea has launched an international tender for an estimated 101,000 tons of rice. The deadline to submit price offers is November 7.

Orsted sells stakes to Brookfield in four UK offshore Wind Farms

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2024

Orsted, a Danish company, announced on Wednesday that it had sold a 12.45% stake in four of the British offshore wind farms currently in operation to Brookfield for a total amount of 1.75 billion pounds (2.28 billion dollars). As part of an extensive review…

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2024

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The Paris-based investment firm CIAM announced on Tuesday that it would appeal directly to France's financial regulator AMF, urging a public offering of Vivendi stock.

Police say there is no nuclear threat from the fire at BAE's nuclear sub yard in north-west England.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2024

Police said that although a significant fire is still burning at BAE Systems shipyard Barrow-in-Furness in northwest England where the new generation of British nuclear submarines are built, there is no nuclear threat from this incident. Cumbria…

Security sources fear that a dozen Egyptian migrants have died off the coast of Libya

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2024

Two Egyptian security sources reported that a dozen Egyptian migrants were believed dead when their boat capsized on Monday off the coast near the town of Tobruk in eastern Libya. One man was rescued. Sources said that the 13 men left for Italy on a people-smugglers boat Sunday night.

LSEG data show that Turkey increased its Russian Urals oil imports 40% in October.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2024

LSEG data showed that Turkey increased its imports of Russia’s Urals crude to 7,41 million barrels in October from 5,15 million barrels in September, due to a rise in demand and the completion of refinery maintenance. After the STAR refinery…

French Naval vessel passes through Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2024

The Taiwan Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday that a French naval vessel had passed through the Taiwan Strait. This was the latest Western country to make a trip through this strategic waterway. Around once a year, the U.S. Navy, sometimes accompanied by ships of allied nations…

Royal Caribbean raises its annual profit forecast due to strong demand for cruises and price increases

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2024

Royal Caribbean raised its profit forecasts for the fourth time in a row on Tuesday, thanks to multiple price increases and increased demand for cruises that visit private destinations or cooler places. The post-pandemic surge of cruise demand continues to be strong…

US Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Auction is a Test for the Beleaguered Industry

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2024

The administration of President Joe Biden will begin the sale of offshore development rights on Tuesday for eight areas near the northern New England coasts. This is a test for industry interest in new investment following a year of high profile setbacks.

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