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South Korea's MFG purchased 65,000-70,000 T corn privately, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 5, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought between 65,000 and 70,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn late last week in a private transaction without issuing a tender to the international market, European traders reported on Monday. The estimated cost per ton was $248.40, including freight.

South Korea's MFG purchases about 66,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 29, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought approximately 66,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which could have been sourced from either the United States, South America, or South Africa.

Last week, South Korea's FLC purchased about 65,000 t corn from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) purchased around 65,000 tons of animal feed grain expected to come from the United States, in a private transaction late last week. This was done without launching an international tender. They…

USTR Greer: Not all Chinese shipping fees will be implemented

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2025

U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer informed lawmakers on Tuesday that the proposed multimillion dollar fees for Chinese-built vessels docking at U.S. port may not be implemented in full and they might not be cumulative. Greer said at a…

South Korea will buy around 80,000 metric tonnes of rice, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 7, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the state-backed Agro Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation of South Korea has published international tenders for the purchase of about 80,000 tons metric tonnages (tonnages) rice. The deadline for submitting price offers to tenders is April 15, 2019.

South Korea's KFA purchased about 65,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 3, 2025

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday in a private transaction without launching an international tender. You can get corn from anywhere in the world.

South Korea's MFG purchased around 55,000 metric tonnes feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 28, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought about 55,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from anywhere in the world on Friday, without holding an international tender. A consignment of goods was purchased for an estimated cost and freight (c&f)…

JLC and traders claim that China has set a second batch of export quotas for refined fuels at 12.8 million tonnes in 2025.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 28, 2025

China issued its second batch export quotas for refined fuels on Friday, with volumes lower than last year. This was confirmed by two sources from China and a consultancy. The second batch of allowances for last year included 14 million tonnes for gasoline…

Taiwan bids on approximately 100,000 T of wheat from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 24, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Taiwan Flour Millers' Association had issued an international bid to buy an estimated 100,000 metric tonnes of grade 1 milling grain to be sourced in the United States. The deadline for submitting price offers is the 27th of March.

South Korea's MFG purchases about 69,000 t corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 14, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought approximately 69,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from South America or South Africa at a Friday international tender. A consignment of a shipment was purchased at a cost and freight rate (c&f)…

South Korea's KFA purchased 65,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 13, 2025

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought an estimated 65,000 tons of animal feed grain from worldwide sources in a private transaction late on Wednesday night without holding an international tender. The…

Trump's executive order will strengthen U.S. Shipbuilding in the face of China's dominance

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 5, 2025

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, is currently drafting a draft executive order to resuscitate domestic shipbuilding while reducing China's dominance of the global ocean transportation industry which handles over 80% global trade. The draft fact sheet…

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 133,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 27, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 133,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Thursday. Two consignments of corn were purchased for South Korea, both in May and in June.

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 133,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 27, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 133,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Thursday. Two consignments of corn were purchased for South Korea, both in May and in June.

South Korea's KFA purchased 65,000 T of corn from the United States, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 26, 2025

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought an estimated 65,000 tons of animal feed grain expected to come from the United States on Tuesday in a private transaction without holding an international tender.

Japan's ANA orders 77 jets from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 25, 2025

ANA Holdings, a Japanese airline, said it would place a record-breaking order of up to 77 planes to replace its fleet and capitalize on the growing travel demand. ANA reported that the order, which was its biggest ever in terms aircraft numbers…

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 60,000 T of soymeal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 25, 2025

The leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), purchased around 60,000 tons of soymeal in a private transaction on Friday. This deal was made without announcing an international tender. The estimated price was $364.66 per ton, cost and freight included.

The FLC of South Korea is believed to have not purchased the 65,000 T of feed wheat in the tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2025

European traders claim that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) did not purchase any animal feed wheat in an international auction for up to 65,000 tons on Wednesday. FLC received an initial offer of $267.35 per ton, cost and freight included (c&f).

South Korea's MFG purchases around 115,000 metric tonnes feed wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought 115,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat on Wednesday in private deals without issuing a tender to the international market, European traders reported. A consignment of 55,000 tons was purchased for an estimated $265.00 per ton c&f…

Rubio to Panama: China is threatening canal and changes are needed.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 2, 2025

A spokesperson for the State Department said that U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio informed Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino during talks on Sunday that Donald Trump had determined that China's influence threatened the Panama Canal, and that urgent changes were required or the U.S. might act.

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