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South Korean mills purchased 32,000 T of wheat from the US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 27, 2025

On Friday, European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 32,000 tons of milling grain to be imported from the United States. This purchase included several wheat varieties and all were purchased on a FOB…

South Korea's MFG purchases approximately 266,000 metric tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 25, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group (or MFG) of South Korea purchased approximately 266,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. Four consignments were purchased for South Korea's arrival in September and October.

Sources say that the Middle East war insurance rates are rising due to escalating tensions in Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Insurance sources reported on Monday that war risk insurance rates for shipments into the Middle East Gulf region have increased to 0.5%, up from 0.2-0.3% one week earlier. This is due to U.S. strikes on Iran's nucleus facilities and the growing dangers to the Strait of Hormuz.

Algeria bids for 240,000 t corn that was likely missed in the previous tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued a tender for a new international purchase of up to 240.000 metric tons animal feed corn from optional origins. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is Tuesday 24th June.

Maersk shipping company temporarily suspends Haifa port visits

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Maersk, a container shipping company, announced on Friday that it temporarily suspended vessel calls to Israel's Haifa Port due to regional tensions. The Danish company stated that it had not experienced any other disruptions in its planned operations in the area.

Canada - June 19

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

These are the most important stories that appeared in a Canadian newspaper. These stories have not been verified and we cannot guarantee their accuracy. The Liberal government of Canada pushed through on Thursday a bill that allows the cabinet…

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 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. The deadline to submit price offers is Friday, June 25. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Jordan Issues a tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Metric Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is 24 June. The traders had anticipated an announcement following Jordan's purchase of 60…

China and Central Asian countries agree on better connectivity by land and flights

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

China and Central Asian nations are willing to improve road, rail, and air connectivity. They will also look to increase direct flights from and to China, as they agree to enhance their exchanges. China said it would simplify visa procedures for the five Central Asian nations…

Mitsui OSK Lines MISC and Petronas establish joint venture for shipping liquefied CO2.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Mitsui O.S.K., Japan's second-largest shipping company. Lines (MOL), Malaysia's Misc Bhd, and Petroliam Nasional Bhd(Petronas), have formed a joint-venture. It said Tuesday that it will operate Liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers. MOL announced that the joint company Jules Nautica Sdn.

Algeria offers to purchase soft milling wheat worth 50,000 T, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 15, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued a tender for soft milling wheat from origins of choice. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Tuesday June 17.

Tunisia purchases soft wheat tenders worth 100,000 T, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 13, 2025

European traders reported that the Tunisian state grain agency purchased around 100,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat from origins other than Tunisia in a Friday international tender. The 75,000 tonnes sought in the tender was exceeded. Grain Star…

South Korea's MFG purchases 68,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought around 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on a private basis without launching an international tender on Tuesday, European traders reported. The estimated cost of the ton was $233.99, including freight.

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 136,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 136,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Tuesday in an international bid seeking up to 13,88,000 tons. The corn can be purchased from South America…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 9, 2025

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought an estimated 65,000 tons of animal feed in a private transaction late last week. There was no international tender. They said that the corn would be imported from South America.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 67,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 5, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) purchased around 67,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday in a private transaction without holding an international tender. The corn was bought at an estimated cost of $234.99 per ton, including freight.

NOAA is 'fully staff' with scientists and forecasters, US Commerce Secretary says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 4, 2025

U.S. Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said at a Senate hearing, that NOAA has 'full staff' of weather forecasters and scientist after concerns raised about some offices not having 24-hour staffing before hurricane season. "We have a full staff…

In UK court, Russian captain who was involved in US tanker accident pleads guilty to manslaughter

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 30, 2025

The captain of the container ship which collided with a U.S. oil tanker near Britain's East Coast pleaded guilty to manslaughter through gross negligence in London on Friday. Vladimir Motin was a Russian citizen, aged 59. He was the captain…

Jordan purchases about 50,000 T of feed barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 28, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased approximately 50,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley on Wednesday in an international bid seeking up to 120,00 tons. The cargo was to be delivered in the first half September.

South Africa's Transnet gets $2.8 billion government guarantee

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

The transport ministry announced on Thursday that the South African government had agreed to provide a 51 billion rand ($2.8billion) guarantee facility for Transnet, a state-owned logistics company in financial trouble. Transnet has been struggling…

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