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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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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Japan Arrest Chinese Fishing Boat Captain
Japan seized a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain after the ship entered Japan's exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki and fled inspection—the first such seizure since 2022, escalating already strained relations between the two nations.
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Reuters
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gCaptain
US Refiner Valero Energy Set To Import 6.5 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Crude
Valero Energy is set to import up to 6.5 million barrels of Venezuelan crude in March, potentially surpassing Chevron as the top U.S. refiner of Venezuelan oil since sanctions began easing following the capture of President Maduro.
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Walsh Trading
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Barchart
JUNE-AUG ’26 LIVE CATTLE SPREAD (LEM26-LEQ26) - WALSH PURE SPREADER
WALSH PURE SPREADER - Pure Hedge Division
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Falls Lower on Friday
The wheat complex closed Friday with losses across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 9 to 10 cents lower, as March was still 19 cents higher this week. KC HRW futures were 10 to 12 1/2 cents in the red on Friday, though March was 11 ¼ cents higher...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Heads into the Long Weekend with Fractional Gains
Corn futures posted fractional gains on Friday, as March managed to close the week with a 1 ½ cent gain. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3/4 cent at $3.98 1/4. The markets will be closed on Monday for President’s Day. Large managed money speculators were trimming...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Close the Week with Weakness
Soybeans rounded out the week with contracts down 2 to 4 ½ cents at the close, as March was 17 ¾ cents higher this week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 4 1/4 cents at $10.67 1/4. Soymeal futures were 70 cents to $1.30 higher on the...
From
Ben DiCostanzo
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Barchart
Cattle Futures Consolidate into the weekend
Cattle markets trade both sides of unchanged
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Darin Newsom
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Barchart
What’s Driving Selling Pressure in Corn Futures Prices and Will It Continue?
Funds taking profits and investors reacting to potential tariff chaos from President Donald Trump’s administration are pressuring grain futures.
From
Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about eroding consumer confidence.
Eroding consumer confidence could not erode the optimism of cattle feeders.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
NTSB Finds Data Entry Error Led to Cargo Loss on US-Flagged Containership
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed today that a simple data entry error led to the loss of 23 containers and damage to 10 others aboard the U.S-flagged containership...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Savannah’s 12.5% Growth Sets Stage for Mega Expansion
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced significant growth and ambitious expansion plans during its State of the Port event in Savannah today, marking a milestone year for one of America’s...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Trump Stands Firm on Tariffs for Canada and Mexico
President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports are "on time and on schedule" despite efforts by the countries to beef up border security and halt the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. ahead of a March 4 deadline.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Losses Continue on Tuesday
The corn market is trading 3 to 6 cents higher across most contracts at Tuesday’s midday. Crude oil futures are adding pressure with losses of $1.75/barrel. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price was down 9 cents at $4.50 3/4. President Trump has stated the March 4 start date for tariffs...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Near Steady at Midday
The soybean market has pulled off the early morning lows, with contracts up 1 ½ cents in the March and fractionally to 5 cents lower in other contracts. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price is up 1 ½ cents at $9.74. Soymeal futures are up $2.20/ton on the...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Off the Lows at Midday
Wheat futures are trading with losses at Tuesday’s midday, though the market has pulled off the early session lows. Chicago SRW futures are still down 7 to 8 cents at the midday part of the session. KC HRW futures are 5 to 6 cents lower on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
MSC Baltic III Grounding: Hull Breaches Confirmed, But Fuel Tanks Holding For Now
The containership MSC Baltic III remains firmly grounded on the seabed off Newfoundland’s coast following a power loss incident, with Canadian Coast Guard crews reporting no pollution despite significant hull...
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Russia Steps Up Covert Cargo Transfers to Keep its Oil Moving
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth year, Moscow is increasingly resorting to clandestine cargo transfers as it wrestles with sanctions and tries to keep its oil exports flowing.
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Brazil Offshore Oil Hit by Regulator’s Crackdown on Drilling
Brazilian regulators are cracking down on some offshore drilling by oil giants like Petrobras and Equinor ASA, complicating exploration and production projects at a key moment in the nation’s effort to boost crude output.
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Is a Short-Term Trend Change in Order?
Corn, soybeans, and wheat are all flirting with the 20-day moving average, with corn breaking below it for the first time since December 5th. Is a trend change in order?