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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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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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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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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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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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Mike Schuler
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Bulk Carrier Owner Fined After Ignoring AMSA Safety Order
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has secured a legal victory after the Gladstone Magistrates Court fined Universal Shipping Alliance Ltd AUD $63,000 for failing to comply with a safety...
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Austin Schroeder
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Corn Closes Higher on Monday
The corn market posted gains across the board on Monday, with nearby contracts up 2 to 3 cents at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was back up 3 cents at $4.23 ½. Export Inspections data showed a total of 1.659 MMT (65.29 mbu) of corn shipped...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Rallies Double Digits on Monday
The wheat market posted a double-digit rally across the three exchanges on Monday. Chicago SRW closed with gains of 11 to 12 cents at the session close. Kansas City HRW contracts settled with contracts up 19 to 20 cents in the nearbys on Monday. MPLS spring wheat was 13 to...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Close Mixed on Monday as NOPA Crush Drops
Soybean futures posted mixed action on Monday, with front months losses limited to fractional and new crop gains of steady to 2 cents higher. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 1/4 cents at $9.53 3/4. Soymeal futures were down 80 cents to $1.60/ton on the Monday session....
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Mike Schuler
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EPA Halts Atlantic Shores Wind Farm Construction as Trump Administration Reviews Projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has suspended permits for the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project off New Jersey’s coast following a January 2025 Presidential directive that ordered an immediate halt...
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Mike Schuler
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‘Heroic’ Stena Crew Praised for Quick Thinking After Dramatic North Sea Collision
The crew of the STENA IMMACULATE demonstrated “exceptional professionalism” after the tanker was struck the containership SOLONG off England’s East Yorkshire coast, preventing what could have been a far more...
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Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about finding margins
Futures are responding to last weeks higher cash trade. Cattle feeders continue to see spreads widen further as feeder cattle make new highs in both cash and futures.
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Mike Schuler
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Somali Pirates Hijack Yemeni Fishing Vessel Off Puntland Coast, Latest in String of Attacks
A Yemeni-flagged fishing vessel was hijacked off Durdura near Eyl, Somalia on March 16, with seven suspected pirates currently holding eight Somali crew members aboard. EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, the European Union’s...
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Mike Schuler
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Australia’s Woodside Secures 15-Year LNG Supply Agreement with China
Australian energy giant Woodside has finalized a significant long-term LNG supply agreement with China Resources Gas International Limited, marking its first standalone long-term sale agreement with a Chinese customer. The...
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Mike Schuler
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ICS and CMI Launch Maritime Treaty Campaign to Combat Global Regulatory Gaps
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Comité Maritime International (CMI) have launched an updated campaign aimed at accelerating the ratification of critical maritime treaties, addressing growing concerns over regulatory...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Navy Destroyer Joins Coast Guard’s Maritime Border Security Mission
The U.S. Coast Guard has dramatically expanded its presence along America’s southern maritime border, deploying the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) as part of an unprecedented response to...