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Philippines suspends South China Sea Survey after China's "harassment"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 24, 2025

The Philippines announced on Saturday that it had suspended its scientific survey of the South China Sea following "harassment and aggressive behavior" by China's coastguard and navy. Manila and Beijing are involved in a series escalating clashes over the disputed waters of South China Sea.

China claims Philippines sent supplies to warship in disputed atoll

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 24, 2025

China's coastguard said that the Philippines sent a civilian ship to deliver supplies to its warship, which was "illegally anchored" on Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. In a press release, the coast guard said that it "questioned"…

Traders say Algerian soymeal was bought in auction this week by Algerians.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 24, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that Algerian state agency ONAB was believed to have purchased between 25,000 and 35,000 metric tonnes of soymeal at an international tender up to 70,000 metric tons on Thursday. The shipment was to arrive by the 25th of February at the latest.

Trump's tariffs threaten to hit a major Chinese port ahead of the holiday season, causing congestion.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 24, 2025

This week, exporters rushed to load and ship containers from Shenzhen’s Yantian Port - one of the largest container ports in the world - before an eight day Lunar New Year break and ahead of potential U.S. duties on Chinese products. Yantian…

Rolls-Royce wins $11 billion UK nuclear submarine contract

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2025

The UK announced on Friday that it had awarded Rolls-Royce an 11 billion dollar contract for the design, manufacture and support of nuclear reactors powering its submarine fleet. The eight-year agreement will reinforce the Royal Navy’s continuous at sea deterrent…

Rio Tinto flags Q1 shipments struck after cyclone-induced rail interruptions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2025

cyclone Sean. of the steel-making commodity said. for three to 4 weeks for repair work, Rio said. maintaining its general shipment forecast for 2025. especially in the rain-stricken Pilbara region. from the Pilbara Ports Authority.

Ainslie leaves British America's Cup team

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2025

Ineos Britannia announced on Thursday that Ben Ainslie had parted with the British America's Cup Team after his third attempt at leading his country to victory in October ended in failure. The British were hoping that Britain would win the "Auld Mug"…

German-Indian joint venture emerges as the sole bidder for India's $5 billion submarine deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2025

According to a stock exchange filing, German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp, along with its Indian partner, has cleared field trials in order to build six advanced conventional subs for the Indian Navy. An Indian defence source claimed that their potential competitor…

US Military to Send Additional 1,500 Troops to Border

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2025

White House announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Military will be sending 1,500 more active-duty soldiers to the border of Mexico. This comes just two days after Donald Trump signed his executive order on immigration. These additional troops…

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 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. Price offers must be submitted by Jan. 29, 2019. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

Traders say that Thailand is believed to have passed a 195,000 T feed-wheat tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 23, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that a group of Thai importers is believed to be the ones who rejected all bids and did not purchase any animal feed wheat in an international auction for up to 195,000 tons which ended on Wednesday. Prices were considered too high.

Trump declares Yemen's Houthis a "foreign terror organization"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

The White House announced that U.S. president Donald Trump re-designated Yemen’s Houthi Movement, known officially as Ansar Allah as a “foreign terror organization” on Wednesday. The Biden administration had imposed harsher economic sanctions…

Tanger Med port in Morocco will handle 10.24 million containers by 2024

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

Tanger Med Port in Morocco said Wednesday that it retained its position as the Mediterranean’s leading port, handling 10,24 million containers. This is an increase of 18.8% compared to a year ago. In June, the port reported that it expected…

Texas ports start resuming operations after winter storm

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

in the day, according to a shipping notice seen . up until now caused small interruptions to energy operations. Tuesday amid low temperatures and snow in Texas. according to the advisories. on Tuesday, the port stated. their service remained suspended. remark.

Yemen's Houthis complimentary team of Galaxy Leader after over a year, Al Masirah television reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

Sea coast, Houthiowned Al Masirah TV reported on Wednesday. Palestinian militant group Hamas. Council as saying. car provider's owner Galaxy Maritime. Houthi forces at sea on Nov. of war in Gaza. agreement. criminal activities and siege of the Gaza Strip, he said.

Jordan has 7 bidders in the 120,000 T wheat auction, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 21, 2025

Initial assessments indicate that seven trading companies have participated in the international bid on Tuesday by Jordan's state grain buyer for 120,000 metric tonnes of wheat. Participants are believed to include CHS, Cargill Al Dahra Cereal Crops Trading Buildcom Ameropa.

Texas Pilots suspend some operations in and around ports due to winter storm

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 21, 2025

Texas pilots who help move vessels around ports suspended some operations Monday due to the frigid temperatures that hit the state. According to an agent, the Brazos Santiago Pilots had been scheduled to stop ship movements on Monday just before midnight as conditions offshore worsened.

Trump suspends new offshore wind leases

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2025

Donald Trump has suspended federal offshore wind leasing until an economic and environmental review is completed. He said that windmills are ugly and expensive, and they harm wildlife. "We won't do the wind thing." Windmills that are big and ugly. "They ruin your neighborhood," said he.

South Korea's acting president wants reciprocal relations with Trump administration

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2025

Choi Sangmok, acting president of South Korea, said that he hopes bilateral relations between the United States and South Korea will develop more mutually under the Trump administration. Choi, citing the slogan "We Go Together", said that the…

Fact Check: Donald Trump's Inaugural Speech Examined

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2025

We analyzed seven statements that President Donald Trump made during his inaugural speech on Monday. We listened to the entire speech, but we didn't examine any opinions or policy promises. The time stamps are in Eastern Standard Time. The United…
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