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Malaysia Smelting Corp.'s tin delivery disrupted by a gas explosion, a letter claims

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 4, 2025

According to a letter obtained by, Malaysia Smelting Corp. (MSC), a major tin producer in the world, informed customers that its deliveries had been affected by an explosion of a gas pipe. The state-owned energy giant Petronas operates a large gas pipeline in Puchong, on the outskirts Kuala Lumpur.

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.

Asia wants more fuel oil from Nigeria's Dangote Refinery

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 3, 2025

Singapore, Asia's oil hub, is expected to receive more fuel from Nigeria's Dangote Refinery in April. This follows a spike in arrivals last month. Sources said that the refinery offered to export additional residual fuel in its most recent tender, which was held this week.

Kremlin: Dmitriev, Putin's investment representative, may visit Washington

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 2, 2025

The Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday that a visit by Kirill Dmitriev - the investment envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin - to the United States to meet with Donald Trump's officials is possible. However, it declined to provide any additional details.

German wind farms are asked to install radar due to security concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 2, 2025

The Federal Maritime Authority announced on Wednesday that wind farms near the German coast in northern Germany have been requested to install radar equipment to improve surveillance of drones and ships. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which…

Analysts say the latest North Korean ship is capable of carrying dozens missiles

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 2, 2025

Analysis of a satellite picture showed that North Korea's new warship class can accommodate dozens vertical launch cells for missiles the military has already developed. This would give their navy more power and create export opportunities.

Euronext is cautious about new contracts but proud of its core agricultural contracts

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 1, 2025

Euronext wants to continue building on the record-breaking volumes of its main crop futures last year by attracting non-European participants like wheat importers from the Middle East. In an interview, Camille Beudin of Euronext, the head of diversified service and in charge of commodities…

Taiwan Coast Guard warns China of launching war games under a 'pretext.'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 1, 2025

A senior Taiwan coastguard official has said that China may find a "pretext", such as sensitive dates like the anniversary of President Lai Ching Te's first year in office, which falls on May, to hold new wargames around Taiwan. China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory…

Caspian Pipeline Consortium suspends operations at 2 of 3 mooring points in its sea terminal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 31, 2025

The Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which exports Kazakhstan and Russia's crude oil via the Black Sea to Europe, announced Monday that two of the terminal's three moorings points had been halted. CPC, which transports about 1% world oil and is a major route for Kazakhstan oil exports…

Two foreign tankers suspected of carrying diesel fuel smuggled by Iran's Revolutionary Guards are seized

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 31, 2025

Iranian state media reported that Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized on Monday two foreign tankers, allegedly carrying diesel fuel worth over 3 million litres (792 516 US gallons). The report did not mention the nationality of the tanker or whether its crew was detained.

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 dismisses China's complaint about navy ship and trawler colliding

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 27, 2025

Taiwan's Defence Minister dismissed China's complaint about a collision involving a Taiwanese Navy ship and a Chinese trawler, in the Taiwan Strait. Taipei said it will continue to conduct military exercises when necessary. China's Taiwan Affairs…

Putin launches Russia's nuclear-powered sub

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 27, 2025

On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin launched a nuclear submarine with Zircon hypersonic missiles that can travel at speeds up to several times faster than sound. Citing documents related to the launch, the Russian agencies said that the Perm…

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…

Six Russian tourists drowned in a tourist submarine off the coast of Egypt

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 27, 2025

The local governor's offices confirmed that six foreigners died when a tourist sub sank near the Red Sea resort of Hurghada in Egypt. However, they did not confirm the nationalities. The Russian consulate at Hurghada confirmed that the "SINDBAD"…

Turkey is considering offers for 50,000 T of durum wheat, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 27, 2025

The traders reported that the highest price in the tender by Turkey's TMO state grain board to sell and export 50 000 metric tons durum wheat, which closed Thursday, was $315.50 per ton FOB. Viterra, a trading company, was said to be the one who made the offer of 50,000 tons.

No injuries reported after collision between a Chinese fishing boat and a Taiwan Navy ship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2025

The Taiwanese Navy said that a landing ship of the Taiwanese Navy and a Chinese fishing vessel collided outside restricted waters early Thursday morning. There were no injuries. Chung Ho collided with Minlianyu 61756, a Chinese trawler, shortly after midnight…

Rubio: US to evaluate Russian demands on Black Sea ceasefire

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2025

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary for State, said that on Wednesday. The United States would evaluate any demands made by Russia following its "in principle agreement" with a ceasefire negotiated by the United States in order to ensure safe navigation through Black Sea.

Nutrien does not expect any major impacts from the Black Sea deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2025

Nutrien stated on Wednesday that it does not believe the proposed Black Sea Shipping Deal between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. would have a significant impact on the North American or Global Fertilizer Market this year. Nutrien spokesperson…

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