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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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India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance
ndia has seized three U.S.-sanctioned tanker ships linked to Iran this month and stepped up surveillance in its maritime zone to curb illicit trade, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday.
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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.
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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.
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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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Mike Schuler
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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...
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Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Can the Grain Train Keep Going Up?
Grain markets continued their rally in Tuesday’s trade and are mixed in the overnight and early morning session. Where’s the value trade at?
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Sneaking Out Gains Early on Wednesday
The wheat market headed home on Tuesday with gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were up 10 to 11 cents in the nearbys. KC HRW futures were 6 to 9 cents higher in the front months. MPLS spring wheat was 5 to 6 cents in the green on...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybean Slipping Back Lower to Kickoff Wednesday
Soybeans are trading with losses of 6 to 8 cents so far in early Wednesday trade. The soybean market posted 10 to 17 cent gains on the Tuesday session. Contracts were well off their Tuesday morning lows as beans were left off a list of Chinese retaliatory tariffs. Preliminary open...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Ticking Higher on Wednesday Morning
Corn futures are extending the gains into Wednesday morning, with contracts up fractionally to 2 ¼ cents. Longs in the corn market were adding some risk back on during the Tuesday session, with contracts up 2 to 6 cents at the close. This came after trade tensions eased on Monday...
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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carrier Calls In Oman Signaling Possible Easing of Sanctions Concerns
After more than six months at sea sanctioned LNG carrier La Perouse has entered the Omani port of Duqm. It is the first time that a Russian LNG carrier, part of the so-called ‘shadow-fleet’, has entered a foreign port.
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Hapag-Lloyd Says it Can Cope With U.S.-China Tariffs
Container shipping liner Hapag-Lloyd HLAG.DE will be able to cope with the advent of U.S. tariffs on Chinese products, its chief executive told reporters on Tuesday.
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Darin Newsom
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Barchart
What Will Watson Watch from Washington Wednesday?
It's just another Wednesday morning, another first day of the positioning week for funds, with Watson waiting to see what comes out of Washington.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
First US-Built Offshore Wind Installation Vessel Begins Sea Trials as Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Project Hits Halfway Mark
The Charybdis, America’s first domestically-built wind turbine installation vessel, has commenced sea trials in Brownsville, Texas, marking a significant milestone for the U.S. offshore wind industry. The vessel, now 96%...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Posts Strength on Tuesday
The wheat market headed home on Tuesday with gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were up 10 to 11 cents in the nearbys. KC HRW futures were 6 to 9 cents higher in the front months. MPLS spring wheat was 5 to 6 cents in the green on...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybean Rally Off Tuesday’s Lows to Post 7-Month High
The soybean market posted 10 to 17 cent gains on the Tuesday session. Contracts were well off their overnight lows as beans were left off a list of Chinese retaliatory tariffs. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 16 cents at $10.13 1/4. Soymeal futures were up $10.30/ton,...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Rallies on Tuesday
Longs in the corn market were adding some risk back on during the Tuesday session, with contracts up 2 to 6 cents at the close. This came after trade tensions eased on Monday with any potential for Mexican/Canadian tariffs were pushed back another month. The national average Cash Corn price...