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Reuters
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gCaptain
Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract
The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to winning a contract to build icebreakers for the United States is to develop local shipbuilding capacity there.
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Mike Schuler
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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,...
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Reuters
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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.
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Mike Schuler
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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...
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Mike Schuler
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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....
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Mike Schuler
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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....
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Bloomberg
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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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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Holding Strength on Tuesday
Wheat is posting higher trade at Tuesday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are firm to 2 1/4 cents higher so far on the day. Kansas City HRW contracts are 3 to 5 cents in the green. MPLS spring wheat is up 2 to 4 cents in the nearby contracts. Precip is...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybean Rally Led by Bean Oil
The soybean market is posting 15 to 17 cent gains across the front months at midday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 17 1/2 cents at $9.74 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $1.00/ton at midday, with Soy Oil futures are up 223 points so far on the...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Fog Hampers Port Houston Operations in February
Port Houston experienced significant operational disruptions in February due to widespread fog, leading to a 13% year-over-year decline in container throughput. The port handled 325,424 TEUs during the month, with...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
U.S. Coast Guard Triples Forces Along Southwest Maritime Border, Seizes $785M in Drugs
The U.S. Coast Guard has significantly expanded its presence along the Southwest Maritime Border, tripling its operational forces since January 21 as part of an enhanced border security initiative that...
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG Plant Flares Gas After Long Lull
Russia’s Arctic liquefied natural gas plant appears to have flared fuel last week, satellite images show, a move that could indicate the restart of a sanctioned export facility that has effectively been shuttered since last October.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Alternative Fuel Ship Orders See Strong Methanol Uptake in March, Despite Overall Slowdown
The maritime industry’s shift toward alternative fuels continued in March 2025, with 25 new vessel orders featuring alternative fuel systems, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform. Methanol emerged...
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John Konrad
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gCaptain
NAVSEA Sunk: Musk Axes 83,000 US Navy Jobs And Launches ‘Shiba Inu’ Barge Fleet
WASHINGTON, D.C. (gCaptain) In a move that shocked defense circles and thrilled meme lords everywhere, deep sources inside the Pentagon have confirmed to gCaptain that Elon Musk will personally terminate...
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Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
A New Month, a New Market?
Grains are green to start a new month of trade. How much upside potential is left?
From
Jim Wyckoff
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Barchart
July Corn Futures Are Hinting at Underlying Strength and More Upside Ahead. Here Are the Levels to Watch Before You Buy.
July corn futures rallied in the aftermath of a bearish USDA planting intentions report.
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Posting Gains Early on Tuesday
Corn futures are trading with Tuesday morning strength of 3 to 6 cents so far. The corn market closed the Monday session with front months up 3 ¼ to 4 cents. Larger than expected acres weighed on new crop, with contracts steady to ¾ cent lower. Preliminary open interest was...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Gains Extending into Tuesday Morning
Wheat is trading with gains early on Tuesday, continuing the gains from Monday. The wheat complex is trading posted gains across the three exchanges on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were firm to 8 3/4 cents higher to close out the day. Kansas City HRW contracts were ¾ to 5 ¼...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybean Bulls Pushing Back on Tuesday Morning
The soybean market is trading with 3 to 5 cent gains early on Tuesday. Soybeans were under pressure following USDA’s reports this morning, with contracts closing 4 ¾ to 9 ¾ cents in the red. Preliminary open interest was down 10,656 contracts in the May contract and up 15,278 contracts...