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The rift between China and the Philippines over South China Sea has deepened

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 6, 2024

Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippines has shifted its focus back to the United States and their support for the Southeast Asian nation's maritime disputes with China. JAN 3: The Philippines and United States conduct their second joint patrol of the South China Sea…

Taipei to host Shanghai delegation in rare high level visit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2024

Taiwan's capital is set to host a high-level Chinese delegation in the coming weeks when a Shanghai deputy mayor visits for a city forum. This trip will take place at a period of increased tensions along the Taiwan Strait. Yin Wei, spokesperson for Taipei City government…

Philippines and China exchange accusations about the confrontation in South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2024

Philippine and Chinese coastguards have reported contradictory versions of an incident that occurred in the South China Sea around a disputed shoal. This is the latest dispute in a long-standing dispute between these two neighbours. China's…

Philippine Coast Guard reports "aggressive Chinese actions" near Scarborough Shoal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2024

The Philippine Coast Guard said that Chinese coast guard and navy vessels took "aggressive action" on Wednesday against a routine fisheries patrol conducted by the PCG and its partners near the contested Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea.

Marcos, Philippines: Presence of Russian submarine is'very worrying'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2024

The presence of a Russian submarine in the Philippines exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea is "very worrying", said Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday. "That is very worrying." Marcos said that any intrusion in the West Philippine Sea or our EEZ is very concerning.

China takes action against illegal Philippine vessels in disputed waterways

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2024

China's coastguard said Monday it had taken the "necessary measures" to control an "illegal gathering of Philippine vessels" in disputed waters near the Iroquois Reef in the South China Sea. In a recent statement, Liu Dejun said that a number of Philippine vessels had "illegally"…

South Korea offers to purchase about 70,000 t of GMO-free soya beans

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 28, 2024

Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-backed company in South Korea, has announced international tenders for the purchase of 70,000 metric tonnes of soybeans of high quality that are free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), European trader said on Thursday.

EU to add Chinese tankers and firms to Russia sanctions list

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2024

EU diplomats have said that European Union envoys are set to discuss on Wednesday a 15th sanctions package in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, including those affecting tankers transporting Russian oil, and Chinese companies involved in the manufacture of drones for Moscow.

Rains flood Mississippi River; US soy exports at 4-year-high

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2024

Government data shows that exporters shipped soybeans at their fastest rate in four years from the busiest U.S. grain port after rain increased water levels in Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is the most important grain waterway in the United States.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2024

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 Tuesday. Two consignments of corn were purchased.

South Korea's FLC purchases 65,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2024

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought around 65,000 tons of animal feed in a private transaction on Monday, without launching an international tender. European traders confirmed this on Tuesday. The United States and South America were expected to supply the product.

US Navy patrol aircraft flys through Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2024

In a press release, the U.S. 7th Fleet stated that a U.S. Navy Patrol aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait Tuesday "in international aviation", demonstrating the United States commitment to a open and free Indo-Pacific. Around once a week, U.S.

Google will build a subsea cable connecting Australia's Darwin and Christmas Island

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2024

Christmas Island, Australia's Indian Ocean Territory, will be connected to Darwin in the north by a subsea cable. The project is backed by Alphabet and Australia claims it will increase its digital resilience. Christmas Island, located 1,500 km west of Australia's mainland and with only 1…

Sources say that Rongsheng Petchem, a Chinese company, will buy heavy oil in February from Canada and Ecuador.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 22, 2024

According to sources in the trade, Rongsheng Petrochemical purchased 2.65 million barrels (or 98.4 million gallons) of heavy crude oil for delivery in February from the Americas. Sources said that the three Canadian crude cargoes, each of which is 550…

Peru and Japan strengthen their ties through defense and mining agreements

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2024

On Sunday, Peru's President signed agreements with her Japanese counterpart following a visit by the two leaders shortly after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit hosted in Lima. The agreements were inked by Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

China claims Philippines sent supplies to disputed Shoal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

China claimed on Friday that the Philippines sent supplies to an stranded warship at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, which is a disputed island. In a separate press release, the Phlippine Coast Guard stated that it had rotated the…

South Korea's MFG purchased around 65,000 feed grains from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from the United States on Wednesday in a deal that was not subject to an international tender. A consignment of a shipment was purchased for an estimated $261.74 per ton c&f…

Russian rescuers bring a killer whale back to the sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

The Russian emergency situation ministry announced that on Thursday, Russian rescuers brought back a young female killer whaling to the Sea of Okhotsk after it washed up in the Far East. The ministry released a video showing a killer whale stranded on sand that was covered in snow.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought about 60,000 tons of soymeal on Wednesday in a private transaction, without an international tender. The estimated cost and freight per ton was $373.42, including the surcharge for port unloading. Trading house Olam was thought to be the seller.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. purchased approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of soymeal at an international auction on Wednesday. The estimated price was $379.49 per ton, cost and freight included.

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