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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.
From
Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
Denmark Records 292 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers Passing Through Danish Straits
New data compiled by the Danish Maritime Authority reveals that EU-sanctioned tankers linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” made 292 voyages through Danish territorial waters in 2025, underscoring both the strategic importance of the Danish straits as a gateway to the Baltic Sea and growing concerns among European states over maritime sanctions evasion, safety and environmental risks.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
MSC Extends Dominance as Container Fleet Surpasses 7.2 Million TEU
Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company has reached a new milestone, pushing its total containership capacity past 7.2 million TEU and solidifying its position as the world’s largest carrier with a commanding...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Environmental Groups Urge IMO: Keep Ammonia Waste Out of the Ocean
A coalition of environmental and clean-shipping groups is urging the International Maritime Organization to block any move that would allow ammonia-fueled ships to discharge toxic waste at sea, warning that shipping’s push toward zero-emission fuels must not come at the expense of ocean health.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
CK Hutchison Warns Maersk of Legal Action Over Panama Ports
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. has warned A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S of legal action should the Nordic company’s terminal unit try to take over operations at two ports near Panama’s strategic canal.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Maersk, Eurogate Plan €1 Billion Bet on Zero-Emission Bremerhaven Container Hub
Maersk and Eurogate are in advanced talks on a €1 billion investment to modernize Bremerhaven’s North Sea Terminal, aiming to create Europe’s first zero-emission container hub while expanding capacity and electrifying terminal operations.
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
More Dark Tankers Arrive at India Scrapyards as Trade Expands
Three US-sanctioned tankers have arrived for demolition on India’s west coast in under a month, an unusually strong start to the year for a ship-breaking trade that is increasing its acceptance of dark vessels in order to counter a painful downturn.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Pentagon to Move Carrier to Middle East From Caribbean, Officials Say
The Pentagon is sending an aircraft carrier from the Caribbean to the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, a move that would put two carriers in the region as tensions soar between the United States and Iran.
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From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
A Traders Paradise
Volatility has ramped up across commodity markets over the last few weeks which has given traders on both sides of the markets a lot of shorter-term trading opportunities.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Shipping Giant MSC Set to Become World’s Largest Terminal Operator in $22.8B Hutchison Ports Deal
In a landmark deal announced on Tuesday, Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison will sell its 80% stake in Hutchison Ports Holding to a Blackrock-TiL consortium, positioning Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)—already the...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Rallying on Tariff Delay
The wheat market is posting gain across the three exchanges at Thursday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are 10 to 13 cents higher so far on the day. KC HRW futures are 8 to 13 cents so far across most front months. There were 26 deliveries against March KC wheat overnight....
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Rallying Back as Some Tariffs Pushed Back
The corn market is in takeback mode on Thursday, with contracts up 12 to 13 cents in the front months and new crop up 4 to 5 cents. There were another 83 deliveries issued for March corn overnight. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price is up 12 1/4 cents at...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybean Bulls Posting Thursday Midday Gains
Soybeans are showing 13 to 20 cent gains so far on Thursday. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price is up 18 ½ cents at $9.65 1/2. Soymeal futures are up $6.10/ton, with Soy Oil futures 29 points higher. There were 220 deliveries issued against March soybeans overnight, all...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Shipping Firms Pull Back from Hong Kong to Skirt US-China Risks
Some shipping companies are discreetly moving operations out of Hong Kong and taking vessels off its flag registry. Others are making contingency plans to do so.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Korean Containership Loses Boxes Battling Bering Sea Storm
The South Korean containership SM Portland has reported significant cargo damage and container losses while transiting to Vancouver through the Bering Sea. According to a March 5th customer alert from...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
As Trump Hails Taking Back of Panama Canal, Hong Kong Inc Walks Tightrope
Hong Kong's edge as a financial hub will erode further as the city becomes embroiled in China-U.S. tensions, with the flash sale of a Hong Kong-owned global ports business highlighting geopolitical volatility, executives and analysts said.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
USTR’s $1.5M Port Fee Proposal on Chinese Ships Sparks Industry Confusion Over Critical Definitions
A new U.S. Trade Representative proposal targeting Chinese maritime operations with substantial port fees has sparked significant concerns within the shipping industry due to ambiguous definitions that could create widespread...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Higher to Kickoff Thursday
The soybean market is trading with slight gains on Thursday morning of fractionally to 4 cents. Soybeans recovered higher on Wednesday, with gains of 6 to 14 cents at the close. The front months posted the strongest moves. Preliminary open interest was up 6,539 contracts, mostly in July and November....
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Weaker on Thursday AM Trade
The wheat market is starting off Thursday with weakness, as MPLS is holding up. Wheat was in recovery mode on Wednesday with strength across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were 11 to 13 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures were up 6 to 9 cents so far...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Weaker on Thursday AM
Corn futures are down 1 to 2 cents in most contracts on Thursday morning. The corn market popped back higher on Wednesday, with gains of 4 to 5 cents in the nearbys at the close. New crop contracts were slacking off, with December steady. Preliminary open interest data from CME...