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Shipping Industry News
Agri Port is your go-to source for the latest local and global industry news relevant to the shipping and grain vessel loading industry. Stay up-to-date with current events, new regulations, best practices, and essential industry updates that impact your operations.
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US Will Impose ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran, Bessent Says
The U.S. will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, a focus on economic measures he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations against Tehran.
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Norway Boosts Defense Footprint with Expansion of Arctic Brigade
Norway expanded on Thursday a recently created military brigade headquartered in the Arctic, the latest move by a NATO nation to boost its defense footprint in the wake of the Ukraine war.
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Bloomberg
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Trump Threatens Economic Isolation for Iran and Its Trading Partners
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to force Tehran to capitulate.
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Bloomberg
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Soaring Panama Canal Fees Drive a Nascent LPG Shuttle Trade
Exporters including Chevron Corp. are turning to ship-to-ship transfers to send liquefied petroleum gas from the US to Asia, an apparent change in strategy that comes as users of the Panama Canal grapple with congestion and record transit fees.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Federal Labor Board Orders OSG and Alaska Tanker Company to Bargain With Deck Officers
The National Labor Relations Board has ordered two Saltchuk Resources tanker subsidiaries to recognize and bargain with the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P), following a long-running dispute...
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Transpacific Container Rates Surge as Carriers Cut Capacity
Global container spot rates rose for a second straight week as tighter capacity and resilient demand pushed Transpacific prices sharply higher, according to Drewry. The Drewry World Container Index increased...
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Lori Ann LaRocco
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Maritime Markets Bracing for Long-term Disruption in the Middle East
By Lori-Ann LaRocco – The strong undertow of political bluster, a lack of data, vessel attacks and the political calendar have transformed the flow of trade in the Middle East....
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Iran Tankers Go Dark to Sail Past US Blockade Laden With Oil
At least two fully laden Iranian tankers have sailed out of the Persian Gulf and past a US blockade this week, part of a flotilla that has made its way around the warships and ferried roughly 9 million barrels of oil to the market.
From
Walsh Trading
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Barchart
KC Wheat Continues Bullish Climb Plus December Wheat Call Spread
I am Stephen Davis, senior market strategist at Walsh Trading, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. You can reach me at 312-878-2391. I really like this chart for July 2026 Kansas City wheat (Hard Red Winter Wheat). Seven days ago it gapped higher and keeps going higher. This is bullish in my opinion....
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Follow Bean Oil Rally on Tuesday
Soybeans were in rally mode on Tuesday, with bean oil continuing to pull the market higher, up 6 ¾ to 9 1/4 cents on the beans. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 9 1/4 cents at $11.11 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $2.10 to 20 cents higher...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Close with Gains on Tuesday
Corn futures closed the Tuesday trade with contracts 1 ½ to 3 cents higher on the session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT to Colombia and another...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Close with Gains on Tuesday
The wheat complex was back in rally mode with gains across the three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were 5 to 8 cents higher on the session. KC HRW futures saw 7 ½ to 9 ¾ cent gains on the day. MPLS spring wheat was up 3 to 11...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Hormuz Shipping Disruptions Show No End as Trump Extends Ceasefire, Maintains Blockade
President Donald Trump said he will extend the current ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the U.S. maritime blockade, citing a request from Pakistani leadership to allow time for a unified negotiating proposal...
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Bill Allen
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Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
We could see a lower trade across the board tomorrow. Risk Off Environment
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships
The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli strikes on Iran began more than seven weeks ago, according to Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez.
From
Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about a Head & Shoulders pattern
A Head & Shoulders pattern is believed the same as the final 3 waves of a bull market, combined with the first 3 waves of a bear market.
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Back to Higher Midday Trade
Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 cent gains at the midday portion of the Tuesday session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT to Colombia and...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Back to Stronger Trade on Tuesday
The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures are 4 to 5 cents in the green so far on the session. KC HRW futures are trading 6 to 7 cent gains on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat is up 7 to 9 cents...