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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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Hapag-Lloyd in Talks to Buy Israel’s Zim
Hapag-Lloyd AG is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli competitor Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd, the German company said on Sunday.
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U.S. Boards Shadow Fleet Tanker ‘Veronica III’ in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces have boarded the sanctioned oil tanker VERONICA III in the Indian Ocean, marking the ninth vessel seized or interdicted in an intensifying campaign against the shadow fleet transporting illicit Venezuelan oil
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Choppy week of fresh data ends with optimism
Markets closed Monday for President's Day
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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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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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JUNE-AUG ’26 LIVE CATTLE SPREAD (LEM26-LEQ26) - WALSH PURE SPREADER
WALSH PURE SPREADER - Pure Hedge Division
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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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Evergreen Expands Fleet with $3B Order for 24,000 TEU Behemoths
Evergreen is to spend more than $3bn on another series of 24,000 teu ultra-large containerships.
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Russian Oil Tanker Fleet Severely Hobbled by Last Month’s US Sanctions
The latest US sanctions on Russia’s oil trade have brought a swath of tankers that deliver Moscow’s crude to a halt — reinforcing the significance of the measures in any negotiations over ending the war in Ukraine.
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Did You Remember to Buy Chocolate?
Maybe it was nothing more than a coincidence given Friday is Valentine's Day, but the cocoa market has seen renewed buying interest late in the week.
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Severe Cyclone Makes Landfall Near Australia’s Iron Ore Hub
Severe Cyclone Zelia has made landfall near Australia’s iron ore export hub, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts, with the system threatening big mines and crucial rail links as it tracks inland.
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Mike Schuler
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HD Korea Shipbuilding Unveils Revolutionary Nuclear-Powered Containership Design
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has reached a significant milestone in maritime innovation with the unveiling of its nuclear-powered containership design utilizing Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology....
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Mike Schuler
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EUNAVFOR Secures Release of Hijacked Yemeni Fishing Vessel Off Somalia’s Coast
European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA has secured the release of the Yemeni fishing vessel AL NAJMA following its hijacking off the northern coast of Puntland, Somalia. The incident,...
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China Accuses Australia of Deliberate Provocation in South China Sea
China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was spreading "false narratives," though Australia maintained its action adhered to international law.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Posting Double Digit Gains on Friday AM Trade
The wheat market is trading with early strength on Friday, as the bulls beat the bears out of bed. Most contracts are up by double digits. Wheat posted Thursday gains across the three markets at the close. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 to 4 cents in the front months....
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Rallying Early on Friday
The soybean market is getting off to a stronger start on Friday, up 6 to 9 cent across the front months. Soybeans finished off the Thursday session with gains across most contracts, up 1 to 2 ¼ cents. Preliminary open interest showed a rotation of ownership, up just 21 contracts....
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Popping Higher on Friday Morning Trade
Corn prices are posting some strength on Friday morning, with gains of 1 to 4 cents, led by the front months. Futures posted strength in the nearbys on Thursday, with contracts up 2 to 3 ¼ cents. There was some weakness felt out to new crop December, down ¾ cent...
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Estonia’s Navy Steps Up Baltic Sea Patrols
Estonia's navy is prepared to act against vessels that pose a danger to Baltic Sea infrastructure even if they are in international waters, a senior official patrolling the busy Gulf of Finland shipping lane said on Thursday.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Closes with Mixed Action on Thursday
Corn futures held the front month gains on Thursday, with contracts up 2 to 3 ¼ cents. New crop December slipped lower, down ¾ cent at the close. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price was up 3 3/4 cents at $4.60 3/4. Export Sales data showed 1.649 MMT of corn...