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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.

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.

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 136,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2024

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 136,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which could be sourced from either the United States, South Americaā€¦

KFA, South Korea's KFA, bought 65,000 t corn from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 21, 2024

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn that was expected to come from the United States on Friday in a private transaction without issuing a tender.

LSEG data shows that China and Saudi Arabia were the top two buyers of Russian fuel in September.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 17, 2024

LSEG data and traders' reports on Thursday showed that China and Saudi Arabia were top destinations for Russian seaborne VGO and fuel oil exports. According to calculations based upon LSEG data, the total fuel oil and VGO exported from Russian ports rose 2% in August to 4.2 million metric tonnes.

South Korea's NOFI purchases about 60,000 T of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 11, 2024

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. purchased up to 60 000 metric tons soymeal at an international auction on Friday. The seller could also supply the product from the United States, or China.

South Korea's FLC purchases 60,000 metric tonnes of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 10, 2024

Feed Leaders Committee, a South Korean import group, purchased up to 60 000 metric tons soymeal on Thursday. The soymeal could have been sourced in South America or the United States and China. They said that the FLC purchased from Cofco at a price of $398.50 per metric ton, c&f.

Teenager who scaled the world's 14 highest peaks says Nepal's Sherpas deserve better

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 17, 2024

The youngest person to ever scale the 14 tallest mountains in the world, a Nepali teenager wants to use his talents to help the Sherpa people of Himalayan country and produce world-class athletes. Sherpas are an ethnic group that lives mainly around Mount Everest.

KFA, South Korea's KFA, bought 65,000 metric tonnes corn in a private deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 17, 2024

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought about 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in a private transaction on Wednesday. The corn was expected to come from either South America or the United States.

Shipping stocks slide after US port strike ends

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 3, 2024

Shipping shares fell across Asia Friday, after U.S. port operators and workers reached an agreement to end the strike at docks on the East Coast and Gulf Coast much sooner than expected. Evergreen Marine, Wan Hai Lines, and Yang Ming Marineā€¦

Taiwan's MFIG offers to purchase up to 65,000 metric tonnes corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 20, 2024

European traders reported on Friday that Taiwan's MFIG buying group had issued an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which could be sourced in the United States, Brazil, or South Africa. They said that theā€¦

Data shows that Russia increased LPG rail exports from China to Russia by 40% between January and August.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2024

Calculations based on data and industry sources showed that Russian rail exports of liquefied gas to China increased by almost 40% in the period January to August, to 184,000 tons. Russian Railways imposed restrictions to ease bottlenecks in May and early Juneā€¦

China's crude oil imports in August fell 7% due to weak demand and margins at the refineries

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2024

Customs data released on Tuesday showed that China's crude imports fell by 7% in August compared to the same period last year. This was due to weak refining margins, low fuel consumption, and a continued decline in demand. However, shipments have recovered from their lows.

FLC, a South Korean company, buys corn up to 68,000 t from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 6, 2024

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought between 66,000 and 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn that was expected to come from the United States on Thursday in a late private deal without issuing a tender to international buyers, European traders reported on Friday.

South Korea's FLC purchases 68,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2024

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought around 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from South America on Tuesday in a private transaction without holding an international tender. The corn cost was estimated at $232.99 per ton, including freight.

South Korea's KFA buys estimated 66,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2024

European traders reported that the Korea Feed Association (KFA), which is a trade association for animal feed, purchased approximately 66,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Tuesday. The corn was expected to come from South America.

China fines Sinograin, others for transporting cooking oils in unclean tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 26, 2024

State media reported that China fined Sinograin, a state-owned stockpiler of cooking oil, and six other firms an aggregate of 11 million yuan (1.54 million dollars) for the use of fuel tanks to transport cooking oils in a scandal which eroded trust in food safety regulations.

South Korean mills purchase 50,000 T of wheat from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 21, 2024

European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 50,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the United States at an international auction on Wednesday. All the wheat was purchased FOB for shipment between October 16 and November 15.

South Korea's MFG purchased up to 60,000 t of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2024

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought up to 60,000 tons of soymeal on Tuesday in a private transaction without issuing a tender internationally, European traders reported on Wednesday. The estimated cost of the ton (c&f), including any surcharges for port unloading, was $399.95.

CCTV reports that a major Chinese port has reported a blast on a cargo ship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

China's Ningbo Zhoushan Port is one of the busiest in the world. State media reported that an explosion occurred on a container vessel on Friday. According to state media, no casualties have been reported following the explosion on YM Mobility around 1:40 p.m.
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