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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Navigating the U.S. Planting Season with Enhanced Risk Management
Oliver Sloup of Blue Line Futures joins CME Group to discuss the upcoming prospective plantings report and the excitement that can come along with it. The spring and summer months are an exciting time of year for corn and soybean markets as analysts, traders, and producers grapple with the ever-changing landscape. Some of the key fundamental variables this year include global trade relations, weather’s impact on crops across the Midwest, and the foundation of it all, how much of each crop will be planted? Whether you’re speculating or hedging, Blue Line Futures is there to help you in your pursuit to navigate the markets.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Ends, Heightening Maritime Security Risks in Red Sea and Gulf Regions
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has officially ended on Tuesday, with Israel resuming offensive operations in the Gaza Strip, potentially escalating maritime security concerns across the Middle East. According to maritime security...
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Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about cattle feeders
Cattle feeders appear as the sector assuming the most risk of any at the moment.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Mixed at Midday
The wheat market is back to mixed trade on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures are down 2 to 3 cents. Kansas City HRW contracts are up 3 cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat is trading with fractional to 2 cent gains. CME is planning to launch their spring wheat futures...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Heading Lower on Tuesday
The corn market is leaking lower at Tuesday’s midday, with nearbys down 2 to 3 cents at midday. New crop December is trading with ¾ cent losses so far. The new crop soy/corn ratio is at 2.24, still leaning towards corn. We will get the March Planting Intention report at...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Slipping Lower at Midday
Soybeans are down 2 to 3 cents so far at Tuesday’s midday, as the market is in the middle of a tug-o-war between the products. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 2 1/4 cents at $9.51. Soymeal futures are adding the pressure as we trade through the...
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Israel Strikes in Gaza Widen Attacks on Iran’s Militant Allies
Israel ended the Hamas ceasefire with deadly airstrikes across Gaza, days after the US ordered an offensive against the Houthis in an escalation of hostilities against Iran-backed militant groups.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
U.S. Coast Guard’s HOMEPORT System Outage Enters Third Week, Disrupting Maritime Operations Nationwide
Public access to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Homeport platform (https://homeport.uscg.mil), a vital maritime industry infrastructure, has been completely offline since March 4, 2025, causing significant disruptions across the maritime sector...
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Reuters
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Yemen’s Houthis Won’t ‘Dial Down’ Under US Pressure or Iranian Appeals
Yemen's Houthis will not "dial down" their action against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to U.S. military pressure or appeals from the group's allies such as Iran, the Yemeni militant group's foreign minister said.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Crowley’s ‘American Energy’ Makes History as First US-Flagged LNG Carrier Serving Puerto Rico
Crowley Maritime Corporation raised the U.S. flag today on the LNG carrier American Energy, marking a significant milestone as the first domestic vessel to transport U.S.-sourced liquefied natural gas to...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Louisiana’s Plaquemines Port Rebrands as Gateway Port Amid Major Container Terminal Expansion
The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District has rebranded as the Louisiana Gateway Port, part of a strategic move to establish itself as one of America’s leading maritime hubs. The...
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Jim Wyckoff
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Barchart
Don’t Miss This Buying Opportunity in July Soft Red Winter Wheat Futures. Here Are the Price Levels to Watch Today.
Extreme weather conditions in the Plains could further catalyze price action.