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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
via
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
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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Slips Lower on Wednesday
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 the front months to close out the midweek session. MPLS spring wheat was 2 to...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Fall on Wednesday
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 Trump and President Xi of China was delayed, with rains in Argentina adding some pressure. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Closes Mixed on Wednesday
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 was down 1 1/4 cents at $4.58 1/4. USDA reported a...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Maersk Launches $2B Share Buyback Program
Maersk said on Wednesday it has initiated a share buyback program of up to 14.4 billion Danish crowns ($2.01 billion), which will be executed over a period of 12 months.
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about issues to address
By the end of next week, I recommend you have plans to market inventory. Basis is horrible towards marketing cattle in the future.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
$2 Million Lock Damage: Mississippi River Wake Effects Cause Barge Strike at Algiers Lock
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that wake effects from passing ships led to a barge strike at New Orleans’ Algiers Lock, resulting in $2 million in damage. On...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Pulling Off Highs on Wednesday
Corn futures are trading with losses on Wednesday, with contracts down 2 to 4 cents so far after hitting fresh highs overnight. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 3 3/4 cents at $4.56. USDA reported a private export sale of 330,000 MT of corn to Mexico...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Back to Lower Midday Trade on Wednesday
The wheat market is trading with losses across the three exchanges so far on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are down 6 to 8 cents in the nearbys. KC HRW futures are 3 to 4 cents lower in the front months. MPLS spring wheat is fractionally to 3 cents in the...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Falling at Midday
Soybeans are trading with midday losses of 15 to 19 ½ cents on Wednesday. Traders are taking a risk off approach as Tuesday’s meeting between President Trump and President Xi of China has been delayed. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 19 3/4 cents at $9.94 1/2....
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Trump’s Tariff Threat Pushes Canada to Rethink Oil Pipelines
Almost every day since the expansion of Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline was completed in May, a tanker laden with oil sands crude shipped through the line has passed under Vancouver’s Lions Gate Bridge en route to refineries around the Pacific.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
LNG Shipping Rates Plunge on Increasing Vessel Availability
SINGAPORE/LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Shipping costs for liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes have tumbled to five-year lows as newly built carriers added to the global fleet outpace shipping demand and shorter...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Gibraltar: ‘OS 35’ Collision Investigation Reveals Critical Need for Mandatory Pilotage
An official accident investigation report released by His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar details the 2022 collision between the bulk carrier OS 35 and LNG carrier Adam LNG, highlighting significant safety...