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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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gCaptain
A Huge Bet on Supertankers Reverberates Through the Oil Market
A niche but crucial part of the oil market is being rocked by a huge bet from a South Korean tycoon who has amassed a large share of the tanker market — with help from one of the industry’s wealthiest men.
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Hapag-Lloyd in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israel’s ZIM Integrated Shipping
Container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd HLAG.DE said it is in advanced negotiations to acquire Israeli rival ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ZIM.N, a deal that would consolidate its position as one of the world's biggest ocean shipping companies.
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Russian Port Hit By Ukrainian Drones Days Before Geneva Peace Talks
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Taman seaport on the Black Sea, damaging fuel tanks and port terminals just days before Russian and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Geneva for US-led peace talks.
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
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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Reuters
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gCaptain
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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Nick Ehrenberg
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Barchart
Key Levels For Wheat
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
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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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Holds Gains into the Close
The corn market faded off the early session weakness, with contracts up 1 to 3 cents on Thursday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is back up 2 ¼ cents at $4.61 1/2. Export Sales data totaled corn bookings for 2024/25 at 1.477 MMT, on the high end...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Push Higher on Thursday
The soybean market posted 3 to 4 cents across most front months on Thursday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 3 1/2 cents at $9.99 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $1.40 to $2/ton, with Soy Oil futures 31 points higher. This morning in his senate confirmation hearing,...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Panama’s President Slams U.S. ‘Lies and Falsehoods’ About Canal
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said on Thursday the U.S. was spreading "lies and falsehoods" after the State Department claimed U.S. government vessels would be able to pass through the Panama Canal without paying.
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Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Grain Markets Recover While Cattle Markets Tumble
Grain markets saw weakness early on but recovered to finish near the highs of the session. Cattle on the other hand saw aggressive selling amidst a technical breakdown spurred by long liquidation and concerns of a weakening fundamental backdrop
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Chris Swift
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Barchart
"Shootin' the Bull" about changes
A blind hog finds an acorn every now and then. The sun doesn't shine on the same dog's *ss every day, and once the music stops, the game of musical chairs is over.
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
BIMCO: Panama Canal Transits Remain 10% Below Average Despite Lifted Drought Restrictions
Ship transits through the Panama Canal remain significantly lower than historical averages, with capacity down 10% between September 2024 and January 2025 compared to the 2019-2022 average, according to BIMCO’s...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Denmark Intensifies Inspections of Russian Oil Tankers in Critical Shipping Lane
The Danish Maritime Authority is intensifying oversight of oil tankers in the Skagen Roads area of the Danish Straits as part of a broader European initiative to crack down Russian...
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Darin Newsom
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Barchart
Tariff Fears and Weather Woes: How Uncertainty is Fueling Grain Market Volatility
Market analyst Darin Newsom believes current market fluctuations are driven by news headlines and manipulation, similar to 2017-2020, and that while some technical indicators may still be relevant, the market's reaction to news, including potential tariff increases and weather concerns, creates uncertainty and volatility across various sectors, impacting investor behavior and potentially leading to higher inflation and interest rates.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Posting Double Digit Gains on Thursday
Wheat futures are posting gains across the three exchanges so far on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are up 13 to 14 cents in the nearbys. KC HRW futures are 12 to 14 cents higher in the front months at midday. MPLS spring wheat is 8 to 9 cents in the...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Bulls Pushing Higher After Morning Slip-up
The corn market is trading with 1 to 3 cent gains at Thursday’s midday, after seeing pressure at the 8:30 am CST open. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is back up 2 ¼ cents at $4.61 1/2. Export Sales data totaled corn bookings for 2024/25 at 1.477...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Near Unchanged on Thursday
The soybean market is trading with contracts fractionally mixed at midday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 1/2 cents at $9.95 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $1.40/ton, with Soy Oil futures 3 points higher. This morning in his senate confirmation hearing, USTR nominee stated there would be...
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Maersk Projects 4% Container Growth for 2025 as Red Sea Uncertainty Looms Over Global Trade
A.P. Moller-Maersk expects global container volume growth of approximately 4% in 2025, as the shipping giant adapts to ongoing Red Sea disruptions and potential supply-demand imbalances. The Danish shipping and...