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Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

European traders reported on Monday 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 for the tender is on Wednesday, July 2.

South Korea's NOFI offers up to 60,000 tonnes of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) had issued a tender for up to 60,000 tons of soymeal, sourced from South America or China. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is also on Monday…

Jordan offers to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

Jordan's national grain buyer issued an international bid to purchase up to 120,000 tons of milling, wheat that can come from any origin, European traders reported on Monday. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Tuesday July 1.

India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders buys controlling stake in Colombo Shipyard

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 28, 2025

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, a state-owned company in India, said that it would purchase a controlling interest in Colombo Dockyard of Sri Lanka in a deal worth not more than $52,96 million in order to expand its shipbuilding business. According to a Friday regulatory filing…

Hanwha Ocean to finance submarines in Poland

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 27, 2025

Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean shipbuilder, announced on Friday that it had added a comprehensive finance deal to its bid to sell submarines to Poland. Poland wants to purchase three submarines as part of its "Orka", programme, to expand its military…

Sinking Royals vows to "keep fighting" against surging Dodgers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 27, 2025

Matt Quatraro, Royals manager, must find answers for his team when the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have tied for the best baseball record with Kansas City in a three game series starting Friday night. Royals are currently on a five-game losing streak and 7-15 for June.

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…

South Korean mills purchase 50,000 tons wheat from US traders, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 27, 2025

European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 50,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the United States at an international auction on Friday. The purchase included several wheat varieties and all…

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…

European Defence Stocks Rise on NATO Spending Promise

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 26, 2025

The shares of European defence companies rose on Thursday, after NATO leaders supported the demand for increased defence spending by U.S. president Donald Trump on Wednesday. At 0814 GMT on Friday, German company Rheinmetall, and Italian Fincantieri…

Trump says US oil sanctions against Iran may need to be eased to rebuild the country

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 25, 2025

Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the U.S. had not ceased its maximum pressure against Iran, including restrictions on the sale of Iranian oil. However, he indicated a possible easing in enforcement for the benefit of the country's rebuilding.

Bangladesh Books 50,000 Tons of Wheat in Tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 25, 2025

Bangladesh approved the purchase 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat as part of an import tender that sought the same volume and closed on June 22. The Finance Ministry announced this on Wednesday. Cereal Crops Trading House, a trading company, bought the wheat at $275.00 a ton.

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.

China and India switch to higher-grade coal; Indonesian imports reduced

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 25, 2025

China and India, the two largest thermal coal importers in the world, are cutting back on Indonesian shipments in favor of more energy-dense grades imported from other countries. This is because a fall in global coal prices has made high-quality coals more competitive.

Julio Rodriguez, Mariners push past sinking Twins

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 24, 2025

The Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Tuesday in Minneapolis, thanks to Julio Rodriguez's two runs and a game-breaking sacrifice fly. Donovan Solano, who also scored two runs in Seattle's third consecutive win, was the other player to contribute.

After a health scare to the Frenchman, Goodchild takes over as British captain of MACIF

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 24, 2025

The team announced on Tuesday that French sailing legend Charlie Dalin would miss the entire racing season of 2025 due to health issues. British skipper Sam Goodchild will take over the helm at the IMOCA MACIF Sante Prevoyance Yacht. Despite this year's Vendee Globe champion being absent…

EU wheat prices fall as fears of war fade and harvest approaches

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 24, 2025

Euronext Wheat Futures dropped sharply on February 2, as traders reported that a tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran reduced war concerns, while the build-up to large harvests in Northern Hemisphere was maintaining supply pressure.

Trump says China may continue to buy oil from Iran

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 24, 2025

Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that China could continue to buy oil from Iran, after the U.S. attacked the OPEC members nuclear facilities. He also hoped China would purchase "plenty" from the United States. "China can continue to buy Oil from Iran." "Hopefully…

After maintenance, gas flow at Cheniere Louisiana LNG plant will reach a 3-week high.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

According to LSEG, the amount of natural gases flowing to U.S. liquefied gas company Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass Export Plant in Louisiana is on track to reach a preliminary 3-week high on Monday. Energy traders noted that an increase in gas…

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.

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