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FranceAgriMer reduces soft wheat export forecast by a new low

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2025

The French farm office FranceAgriMer has lowered its forecast for French soft wheat exports to outside the European Union by 2024/25, a record low in this century. This is due to a slow demand from overseas for a French crop that was reduced by rain.

South Korea's MFG purchases around 115,000 metric tonnes feed wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought 115,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat on Wednesday in private deals without issuing a tender to the international market, European traders reported. A consignment of 55,000 tons was purchased for an estimated $265.00 per ton c&f…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling-wheat, from which the origin can be chosen, European traders reported on Wednesday. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is February 18.

Russia claims that some 300 fishermen stuck on an ice floe have refused to evacuate

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2025

The Russian emergency ministry announced on Wednesday that some of the 300 Russians stranded in the Sea of Okhotsk, in the Western Pacific, refused to be evacuated. The ministry posted a message on Telegram saying that 109 fishermen were rescued by helicopters and boats…

First US Navy ships to sail through Taiwan Strait after Trump's inauguration

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2025

China was furious when two U.S. Navy vessels sailed this week through the Taiwan Strait, the first time since Donald Trump assumed office in late January. About once a week, the U.S. Navy transits the Strait, sometimes accompanied by ships of allied nations.

First US Navy ships to sail through Taiwan Strait after Trump's inauguration

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2025

China was furious when two U.S. Navy vessels sailed this week through the Taiwan Strait, the first time since Donald Trump assumed office in late January. About once a week, the U.S. Navy transits the Strait, sometimes accompanied by ships of allied nations.

State media reported that Chinese military watched US ships crossing the Taiwan Strait.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2025

According to CCTV, China's state broadcaster on Tuesday, the Chinese military has organised air and naval forces to monitor navigation operations by a U.S. oceanographic survey vessel and destroyer crossing the Taiwan Strait between February 10-12.

Algeria offers to purchase nominal 50,000 T of feed barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2025

The state grain agency of Algeria, OAIC, has announced an international tender for the purchase of a nominal 50,000 metric tonnes animal feed barley from origins that are optional. European traders confirmed this on Tuesday. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Friday, February 14.

Traders say that Jordan is believed to have passed on 120,000 T of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2025

European traders claim that Jordan's state grain purchaser is not believed to have purchased any milling wheat in the international tender for 120,000 metric tonnes of milling which ended on Tuesday. In the coming days, traders expect a new wheat tender to be released. The deadline is February 18.

First SailGP win for Sailing-Fletcher signals British intent

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2025

Dylan Fletcher was determined to earn points and climb the leaderboard after his first victory as Britain's SailGP Skipper in Sydney at last weekend. He also wanted to show he could 'fly solo'. Ben Ainslie who was the British America's Cup champion but lost to New Zealand last year in Barcelona…

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2025

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. ARCELORMITTAL On Monday, President Donald Trump raised the tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to a flat rate of 25% "without any exceptions or exclusions".

Oman and Australia LNG vessels move west, including one via the Red Sea as Europe increases LNG supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 10, 2025

Shiptracking data revealed on Monday that at least three LNG vessels from Oman and Australia were heading west to deliver the gas, one of which was sailing through the Red Sea. This is because higher prices in Europe are continuing to attract more supplies.

Fletcher's first SailGP victory signals America's Cup intent for Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 10, 2025

Dylan Fletcher was determined to earn points and climb the leaderboard after his first victory as Britain's SailGP skipper at the weekend's event in Sydney. He also wanted to show he could 'fly solo'. Ben Ainslie who was the British America's…

Oman and Australia LNG vessels move west, including one via the Red Sea as Europe increases LNG supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 10, 2025

Shiptracking data revealed on Monday that at least three LNG vessels from Oman and Australia were heading west to deliver the gas, one of which was sailing through the Red Sea. This is because higher prices in Europe are continuing to attract more supplies.

Trump expects Musk will find billions of dollars in Pentagon waste

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 9, 2025

U.S. president Donald Trump said that he expects Elon to uncover billions of dollars in fraud and abuse within the Pentagon, during an audit led by the billionaire. I'm going tell him to check out the Department of Education very soon. Maybe in 24 hours. Then, I will go and check with the military.

Trump claims that Musk's DOGE will find billions of dollars in Pentagon waste

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 9, 2025

U.S. president Donald Trump said he expects Elon to uncover billions of dollars in fraud and abuse within the Pentagon, during an audit led by the billionaire. I'm going tell him to check out the Department of Education very soon. Maybe in 24 hours. Then, I will go and check with the military.

Dorange is the youngest person to ever complete Vendee Globe, at age 23

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 9, 2025

Violette Dorand, 23 years old, became the youngest person to complete the Vendee Globe. She completed the exhausting solo yacht race around the world on Sunday. Dorange finished the race in the 25th position after 90 days, 21 hours, and 37 minutes of sea travel.

SailGP Sydney: Britain wins thrilling final in Sydney

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 9, 2025

Dylan Fletcher’s Britain defeated Giles Scott’s Canada in an exciting final on Sydney Harbour on Sunday to win the third round of SailGP and extend their lead in the series standings. Australia with Tom Slingsby as the skipper had won three…

Governor places parts of Russia's Sakhalin in high alert following cargo ship run aground

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 8, 2025

The governor of Russia's Sakhalin Region said that a district has been placed on high alert following the stranding of a cargo vessel off the southwest coast Sakhalin Island. The governor of Ukraine, Valery Limarenko said in a Telegram message…

SailGP Day One in Sydney: Australia's smooth start dominates

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 8, 2025

Australia won two out of four races on Saturday, the first day of SailGP's third round. Skipper Tom Slingsby was a master of starting and gave the Australian team the victory. Three-time champions Australia, who won the series' second round in Auckland…

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