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The FLC of South Korea has won a tender to purchase up to 69,000 T of corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 9, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) had issued an international tender for purchase between 52,000 to 69,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Wednesday, July 9.

Irish sisters rewrite playbook for elite youth worlds

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 27, 2025

Three Irish sisters are rewriting history at the Optimist World Championship, a regatta that is forming the future of sailing. Maeve Donagh, Emily Donagh and Lily Donagh will represent Ireland in the 2025 edition at Portoroz. Together with teammates Charlotte Crosbie…

Russell: Iron ore remains calm amid China uncertainties and US tariff turmoil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2025

In recent months, iron ore prices have remained stable despite increasing uncertainty about the future of the steel raw material. The benchmark Singapore Exchange contract closed at $95.25 per metric ton Monday. This is down from $95.89 the previous day…

Russell: Iron ore remains calm despite China's uncertainty and US tariff turmoil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 8, 2025

In recent months, iron ore prices have remained stable despite increasing uncertainty about the future of the steel raw material. The benchmark Singapore Exchange contract closed at $95.25 per metric ton Monday. This is down from $95.89 the previous day…

Guyana legislators pass a bill that makes companies responsible for oil spill damages

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 17, 2025

Guyana's Parliament passed a bill on oil pollution late Friday night that makes parties responsible for damage caused by oil spills from vessels, as well as other sources. President Irfaan Ali is expected to sign the bill into law soon. The…

What are the differences between India and Pakistan militaries as tensions increase after the attack in Kashmir?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 30, 2025

A 26-man attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir has caused tensions between India, Pakistan, and fears of conflict. Pakistan has said it has intelligence that India plans to launch military action. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London…

Petrobras aims to attract Chinese investment to Brazil's maritime industry

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 29, 2025

Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned energy giant, said that it was looking to attract new Chinese investment to Brazil's oil, gas and naval sectors, particularly, on Tuesday as its Chief executive Magda Chambriard visited the Asian country.

Braun

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2025

It's easy to miss the recent shift in the global wheat market narrative. The world's exportable wheat supply is not expected to drop to a multi-year low in 2024-25, as was predicted by recent trends. The relief may only be temporary. The upcoming harvests of wheat in Russia and Ukraine…

SailGP announces the 2026 venues on five continents

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 16, 2025

LONDON, 16 April - SailGP will be flying across five continents from Perth's sun-drenched water to Abu Dhabi's glittering final in 2026. The championship has secured a number of venues that are sure to please the crowds under multi-year host deals.

EU tariffs will curb US corn imports; soy is less at risk now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2025

The European Union's counter-tariffs against U.S. products, which will be implemented next week, are expected to stop a large amount of U.S. grain from reaching Europe and increase costs for buyers who want to find alternative sources of feed grain.

US soybeans will reach China despite tariffs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2025

Sources and shipping data indicate that China will receive approximately 3 million metric tonnes of U.S. soya beans in April-May. This is despite the new tariffs on American goods, which are set to choke off China's biggest U.S. import. Four…

Pentagon chief: US will take back the Panama Canal from Chinese influence

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 8, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters in Panama on Tuesday that the United States would retake the Panama Canal back from Chinese influence. Hegseth promised to intensify security cooperation with Panamanian forces after talks with the government of Panama.

Bolivia is expecting five fuel cargoes to pass through Chile before April 4, YPFB reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 27, 2025

The company announced on Thursday that Bolivia's energy company YPFB will receive a total five cargoes of diesel and gasoline through Chile before April 4. Three of these cargoes are expected to be imported directly from Houston. YPFB confirmed on Thursday the origin of the goods…

Petrobras will finish its analysis of India's Shapoorji bid in FPSO bid by the end of this week

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 25, 2025

Renata Baruzzi said that the head of Petrobras' engineering, technology, and innovation department, Brazil, should be analyzing the appeal filed by India Shapoorjipallonji Energy this week in order to charter an off-shore oil production vessel.

Trump will impose a 25% tariff on countries who buy oil and gas from Venezuela

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 24, 2025

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said Monday that any country buying oil or gas in Venezuela would be charged a 25% duty on all trades with the United States. The "secondary tariffs" will go into effect on April 2nd, Trump stated in a Truth Social posting.

The outlook for record Chinese soybean imports in the second quarter may ease supply constraints

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 13, 2025

Analysts and traders said that China will receive record soybean imports during the second quarter after delays in Brazilian shipments, and slow customs clearances, caused a shortage of supply, forcing several processors into a halt. According to a five-firm average…

Petrobras may cancel FPSO bid after high bidder, sources claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 21, 2025

Two sources familiar with the matter have confirmed that Brazil's state oil company Petrobras may cancel a tender for a production, storage and offloading vessel from India's Shapoorji pallonji Energy. Sources claim that the state-run company…

Rubio begins Latin America tour with canal and migration talks in Panama

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 2, 2025

Marco Rubio, the top Trump administration diplomat, began his first overseas visit to Panama on Sunday. He was scheduled to meet Panamanian president Jose Raul Mulino and discuss U.S. concern about Chinese companies that could affect U.S. shipping…

US envoy says China's presence near the Panama Canal is a security issue

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 31, 2025

Mauricio Clever-Carone, U.S. Special Envoy for Latin America said that China's presence near the Panama Canal was a concern to Panama's national security, just days before the top U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio visited the country. Rubio is scheduled to depart for his first overseas trip on Saturday.

Kazakhstan's KMG offers BGN for up to 520,000 tonnes of CPC Blend each month

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 31, 2025

Kazmunaigaz, a subsidiary of Kazmunaigaz Group (KMG), awarded Geneva-based BGN up 520,000 metric tonnes per month of CPC Blend in an auction for supply until 2025. Sources say that KMG sold CPC Blend Oil sourced from Tengizchevroil - an operator…

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