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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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Mike Schuler
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Panama Canal to Cut Daily Transits as Optimistic Water Outlook Fades
The Panama Canal is cutting daily transit capacity and overhauling its auction system as below-expected rainfall puts renewed pressure on the waterway’s freshwater supplies, just months after officials said they...
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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
‘Thamesborg’ Completes Arctic Northwest Passage After Last Year’s Grounding
Dutch general cargo vessel Thamesborg has safely completed its first transit of Canada’s Northwest Passage since running aground on an uncharted shoal in the route last year, with the vessel passing within a few nautical miles of the site of the accident.
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Tankers Stack Up as Venezuela Sells Oil Faster Than Its Ports Can Handle
Venezuela's dilapidated oil port terminals are imposing a de facto export cap on the country's resurgent crude production, with tankers having to wait up to 30 days to load because of aging infrastructure, power outages and quality issues, according to shipping data, sources and documents.
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Bloomberg
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Soaring Panama Canal Fees Drive a Nascent LPG Shuttle Trade
Exporters including Chevron Corp. are turning to ship-to-ship transfers to send liquefied petroleum gas from the US to Asia, an apparent change in strategy that comes as users of the Panama Canal grapple with congestion and record transit fees.
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US Will Impose ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran, Bessent Says
The U.S. will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, a focus on economic measures he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations against Tehran.
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Norway Boosts Defense Footprint with Expansion of Arctic Brigade
Norway expanded on Thursday a recently created military brigade headquartered in the Arctic, the latest move by a NATO nation to boost its defense footprint in the wake of the Ukraine war.
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Trump Threatens Economic Isolation for Iran and Its Trading Partners
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to force Tehran to capitulate.
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China Defends Buying Russian Oil After Trump’s Tariff Threat
China said its imports of Russian oil are justified, pushing back against US threats of new tariffs after Washington slapped secondary levies on India for buying energy from Moscow.
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India Pauses Plans to Buy U.S. Arms After Trump’s Tariffs
New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India's first concrete sign of discontent after tariffs imposed on its exports by President Donald Trump dragged ties to their lowest level in decades.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
South Carolina Lawmaker Proposes Maritime Academy at The Citadel to Address Critical Mariner Shortage
A South Carolina lawmaker is proposing establishing a South Carolina Maritime Academy at The Citadel Military College, aiming to address critical workforce shortages in the U.S. maritime industry while creating...
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Sanctioned Refiner Nayara Asks New Delhi for Shipping Help
EU-sanctioned refiner Nayara Energy, part-owned by Russian oil major Rosneft PJSC, has asked the Indian government for help securing vessels to transport products locally after domestic shipowners stopped working with the company, according to a senior government official.
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Tougher Transshipment Penalties Not Expected Immediately as Trump Tariffs Kick In
Tougher U.S. trade penalties on goods originating in one country being re-shipped from another are not expected to immediately follow new U.S. tariffs, three people in Southeast Asia with knowledge of the matter said, easing a major cause of concern.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Norway Launches Insurance Checks to Counter Shadow Fleet
Norway on Thursday announced a new initiative calling on foreign-registered oil tankers in Norwegian economic zones to voluntarily provide insurance information. The measure aims to reduce environmental risks from shipping...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Maersk Raises Container Volume Forecast as Global Demand Shows Resilience
A.P. Moller – Maersk has raised its full-year 2025 forecast for global container market growth following strong second quarter results that defied ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and rate pressures. The shipping...
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Capital Link
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gCaptain
Navigator Gas Joins Russell Indexes, Unlocking New Liquidity and Investor Access
Navigator Gas (NYSE: NVGS) has achieved a significant milestone with its recent inclusion in both the Russell 2000 and 3000 U.S. stock market indexes, positioning the company for enhanced visibility...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Cheniere and JERA Sign Multi-Decade LNG Supply Agreement Through 2050
Cheniere Energy, Inc. and Japanese power producer JERA Co., Inc. have entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) that will strengthen energy security ties...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Hawaii Couple Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Semisub Investment Fraud
A former married couple who led a Hawaii-based maritime company has been sentenced for orchestrating a decade-long fraud scheme that bilked investors out of millions of dollars through false claims...
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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
China Deploys Five Icebreakers Near Alaska in Unprecedented Arctic Move
In a significant show of Arctic prowess, China has dispatched five icebreaking research vessels to the region. This is the first time the country has operated more than three icebreaking...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten to Unravel U.S.-India Alliance Against China
U.S. President Donald Trump's tirade against India over trade and Russian oil purchases threatens to undo two decades of diplomatic progress, analysts and officials say, and could derail other areas of cooperation as domestic political pressures drive both sides to harden their stances.