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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.
From
Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
Mukran LNG Terminal Reopens After Icebreakers Clear Channel in Frozen Baltic
Operations at the floating LNG import facility Mukran off the Baltic coast of Germany resumed this week after icebreaking efforts by the multipurpose vessel Neuwerk restored access to open water following weeks of disruption caused by heavy sea ice in the bay off Mukran.
From
Bloomberg
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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.
From
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.
From
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.
From
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...
From
Nick Ehrenberg
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Barchart
Key Levels For Wheat
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From
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...
From
Barchart Impact
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Barchart
Top Online Trading Platforms for Commodities in 2024
Discover the 2024 top online trading platforms for commodities. Find the best fees, tools, and education options to enhance your trading journey.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
China’s Retaliatory Tariffs on Crude Likely to Push US Exports Lower in 2025
China's retaliatory tariffs on the United States may cause U.S. oil exports to decline in 2025 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, after growth plateaued last year.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
U.S. Treasury Sanctions International Network Shipping Iranian Oil to China
The new sanctions target multiple entities across China, India, and the UAE, as well as four vessels: SIRI (formerly ANTHEA), OXIS, CH BILLION, and STAR FOREST.
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Grain Markets Mixed Overnight
Trading ranges for grains have expanded recently which has setup for some great shorter-term opportunities. Markets are mixed overnight, what’s on our radar for today?
Tune into RFD-TV Today at 12:45 PM CT and Agritalk at 2:10 PM CT for more commentary on the markets!
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Bouncing Back on Thursday Morning
The soybean market is trying to recover some of the Wednesday losses with gains of 4 to 6 cents so far on Thursday morning. Soybeans posted Wednesday losses of 11 to 18 cents to close out the day. Traders were taking a risk off approach as Tuesday’s meeting between President...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Sneaking Out Gains to Start Thursday
Wheat futures are kicking off the Thursday session with contracts higher across the three markets. The wheat market posted weakness across the three exchanges so far on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures were down 4 to 5 cents in the nearbys. KC HRW futures were 2 to 4 cents lower in...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Fractionally Higher in Thursday AM Trade
The corn market is trading with fractional gains on Thursday morning. Corn futures found some buying late in the day to pull off the session lows. Contracts were steady to 1 ¼ cents lower in the nearbys, with some new crops higher. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Iran’s First Drone Carrier Joins the Revolutionary Guards’ Fleet
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have taken delivery of the country's first ship capable of launching drones and helicopters at sea, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Maersk Sees Global Container Market Growth Despite Trade War
A. P. Moller-Maersk A/S, a bellwether for world trade, forecast growth in the global container market as it sees consumer demand defying an intensifying trade war.
From
Darin Newsom
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Barchart
What Will It Be Today that Moves Markets?
Markets are still relearning not to move on every statement or action from the US administration, but hearing into Thursday's session volatility is expected to stay high.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Panama Canal Authority Denies U.S. Claim of Free Transit for Military Vessels
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has directly contradicted U.S. State Department claims regarding free passage for U.S. government vessels through the strategic waterway. In a statement posted to X, the...