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Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker

Davie shipyard has officially commenced construction on Canada’s flagship Polar Max icebreaker, marking a significant milestone in the country’s Arctic capabilities development. The steel cutting ceremony, held today in Lévis,...
Russia Expects India to Keep Buying Its Oil and Seeks China-India-Russia Talks
Shipping
August 20, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Russia Expects India to Keep Buying Its Oil and Seeks China-India-Russia Talks

Russia expects to continue supplying oil to India despite warnings from the United States, Russian embassy officials in New Delhi said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow hopes trilateral talks will soon take place with India and China.
Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat
News
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat

Hurricane Erin has intensified to near-major hurricane strength with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph while moving northward through the western Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center reported Wednesday morning. The...
Fire Breaks Out on USS New Orleans Off Okinawa
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Fire Breaks Out on USS New Orleans Off Okinawa

A U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship, USS New Orleans (LPD-18), suffered a fire off the coast of Okinawa, Japan on Wednesday, prompting a coordinated international response from both U.S....
External Firefighters Join Marie Maersk Crew in Battle Against Container Fire Off West Africa
Accidents
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

External Firefighters Join Marie Maersk Crew in Battle Against Container Fire Off West Africa

External firefighter crews have joined the Marie Maersk’s crew in actively combating a fire that broke out aboard the vessel one week ago, according to the latest update released today....
India’s Nayara Turns to Dark Fleet and Russian Oil for Survival
News
August 20, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

India’s Nayara Turns to Dark Fleet and Russian Oil for Survival

One month after being hit by European Union sanctions, India’s Nayara Energy Ltd. is relying on a growing pool of dark-fleet tankers to transport its products, and a narrowing menu of crude imports to keep its operations running.

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Soybeans Posting Midday Gains
Grain
April 28, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Posting Midday Gains

The soybean market showing 1 to 5 cents gains so far on Monday, fading off early weakness. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 4 cents at $10.07. Soymeal futures are slipping back another $2/ton, with Soy Oil futures back up 76 points so far. USDA’s Export Inspections...
Wheat Pressure Holding at Midday
Grain
April 28, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Pressure Holding at Midday

The wheat complex is trading with losses across the three markets on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are down 13 to 15 cents at midday. Kansas City HRW contracts are 9 to 11 cents lower on Monday. MPLS spring wheat is 7 to 8 cents in the red at midday. Export...
Corn Bounce off Early Session Lows
Grain
April 28, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Bounce off Early Session Lows

The corn market has pulled off the early Monday weakness, with midday losses limited to fractionally to 2 cents in the nearbys. December is down 4 ¼ cents. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 1/4 cents at $4.51 1/2. Weekly Export Inspections data tallied corn...
The ‘Voice from the Tomb’ Says to Sell Corn and Wheat in May. 1 Other Trading Legend to Follow Now.
Grain
April 28, 2025
From 
Jim Wyckoff
 via 
Barchart

The ‘Voice from the Tomb’ Says to Sell Corn and Wheat in May. 1 Other Trading Legend to Follow Now.

Here’s what history tells us about current price action in corn, wheat, and oats.
Greek Shippers Return to Russian Oil Market as Prices Slip Below G7 Cap
Shipping
April 28, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Greek Shippers Return to Russian Oil Market as Prices Slip Below G7 Cap

Greek shipowners are returning to Russia's Urals oil market as the price slides below the Western price cap of $60 per barrel, allowing them to provide transport and insurance services while complying with sanctions, three trading sources said.
Trump China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Shock on U.S. Economy
News
April 28, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Trump China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Shock on U.S. Economy

President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has roiled Washington and Wall Street for nearly a month. If the trade war persists, the next upheaval will hit much closer to home.
US Treasury Targets Three Tankers for Delivering Oil Products to Houthi-Controlled Ports
Shipping
April 28, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

US Treasury Targets Three Tankers for Delivering Oil Products to Houthi-Controlled Ports

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against three vessels and their owners for delivering petroleum products to Houthi-controlled ports after the...
Corn Futures Test a Cluster of Major Moving Averages. Will it Hold?
Grain
April 28, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Corn Futures Test a Cluster of Major Moving Averages. Will it Hold?

Grain futures were under pressure overnight, with corn retreating back to a cluster of major moving averages. Will technical support hold or giveaway?
Long-Term Investment Opportunities in Corn
Grain
April 28, 2025
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

Long-Term Investment Opportunities in Corn

With the end of another month in sight, how are the long-term investment positions in Corn doing?
Grain Futures Lower to Start the Week
Grain
April 28, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

Grain Futures Lower to Start the Week

Corn, soybean, and wheat futures are lower to start a new week of trade. More pressure to come or a buying opportunity?
How to Trade Wheat Futures Now: Consider Buying a Call Option on July SRW
Grain
April 28, 2025
From 
Jim Wyckoff
 via 
Barchart

How to Trade Wheat Futures Now: Consider Buying a Call Option on July SRW

Wheat futures markets are likely close to price bottoms.
Walsh Gamma Trader
Grain
April 28, 2025
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Walsh Gamma Trader

Low-Cost Options, With Limited Risk