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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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Gasoline Starved California Is Turning To Fuel From the Bahamas
By Will Kubzansky and Lucia Kassai Feb 15, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US supplies of gasoline are being shipped out of the country to travel thousands of miles via the Bahamas before finally ending...
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Russia Investigates Tanker Collision At Ust-Luga Port
MOSCOW, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Russian law enforcement officials said on Sunday they had begun an investigation into a collision involving a tanker at the Ust-Luga seaport, a major outlet for Russia’s...
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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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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...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Pops Higher on Export Business
Wheat posted Thursday gains across the three markets at the close. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 to 4 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures posted 6 to 8 cent gains on the session. MPLS spring wheat was 2 to 4 cents in the green to round out...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Hold Gains into Thursday’s Close
Soybeans finished off the Thursday session with gains across most contracts, up 1 to 2 ¼ cents. The national front month Cash Bean price from cmdtyView was 2 ¼ cents higher at $9.69 1/2. Soymeal futures closed down $1.40/ton, with Soy Oil futures back up 59 points so far on...
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Nick Ehrenberg
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Barchart
Corn Remains the Strongest of the Grains, but it is Coming into Some Key Resistance
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
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Mike Schuler
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ABS Chief: Nuclear Power Essential for Shipping’s Net-Zero Goals
Nuclear technology is becoming increasingly vital for maritime decarbonization, with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki declaring it indispensable for achieving net-zero emissions in shipping...
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Mike Schuler
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MARAD Faces Critical Workforce Crisis as Maritime Industry Demands Grow
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is grappling with severe staffing challenges despite a significant budget increase, potentially impacting America’s maritime industrial base revitalization efforts. According to a new Government Accountability...
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Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
A Choppy Trade in Grain and Livestock Markets
Grain and livestock markets have been choppy as of late as market participants grapple with bullish and bearish headlines
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Mike Schuler
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Port of Long Beach Smashes January Cargo Record Amid Pre-Tariff Surge
The Port of Long Beach achieved its strongest January performance on record and second-busiest month ever as retailers rushed to move cargo ahead of anticipated tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Back to Higher Trade on Thursday’s Midday
The soybean market is seeing bulls push back on Thursday with midday gains of 2 to 3 cents. The national front month Cash Bean price from cmdtyView is up 3 cents at $9.69 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $1.40/ton, with Soy Oil futures back up 65 points so far on...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Showing Mixed Trade on Thursday
Corn price action at Thursday’s midday is mixed, with nearby contracts up 1 to 3 cents and new crop December down 1 ¼ cents. CmdtyView’s national average Cash Corn price is up 3 1/4 cents at $4.59 1/4. This morning’s Export Sales report showed a total of 1.649 MMT of...