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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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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
Russia Sends Nuclear Icebreaker From Arctic to Baltic Sea as Severe Ice Chokes Shipping
Russia has dispatched two powerful icebreakers, including a nuclear-powered vessel, from Arctic waters to the Baltic Sea to help keep shipping lanes open as one of the harshest ice seasons in more than a decade disrupts traffic across northern Europe.
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Reuters
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gCaptain
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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Bill Allen
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Malte Humpert
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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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Chris Swift
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"Shootin' the Bull" about if they build them, will they come?
The industry continues with too much processing capabilities and that was brought to the forefront in an article Craig Purvines placed on his website, "The Cattle Range"
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Jim Wyckoff
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The Baltic Dry Freight Index Is Near a 2-Year Low. Why It’s a Bearish Omen for Commodities.
Freight shipping activity is depressed in January due to the Lunar New Year holiday and tariff uncertainty.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Moody’s: Trump Tariffs Threaten Major Supply Chain Disruptions Across Key Industries
Global trade uncertainty is forcing U.S. companies to urgently reassess their supply chain strategies as new tariffs threaten major disruptions across multiple sectors. According to John Donigian, Moody’s Senior Director...
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Panama Drops China’s Belt and Road in Nod to U.S. Pressure
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday welcomed Panama's decision to let its participation in China's global infrastructure plan expire, calling the move "a great step forward" for its ties with the United States.
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Ship New to Russia Oil Trade Docks at Port Shaken by Sanctions
A tanker new to the Russian oil trade docked at the Pacific port of Kozmino over the weekend, as merchants seek to rebuild disrupted supply chains following broad US sanctions last month.
From
Austin Schroeder
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Wheat Popping on Monday with as Tensions Ease
Wheat is posting Monday strength across the three exchanges so far at midday. Chicago SRW futures are up 6 to 8 cents in the nearbys. KC HRW futures are 7 to 8 cents higher in the front months. MPLS spring wheat is 4 to 5 cents in the green on...
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Austin Schroeder
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Corn Back to Positive Trade as Tariffs Pushed Back
The corn market is trading with Monday midday gains of 2 to 4 cents, as futures shrug off the overnight and early morning tariff weakness. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 6 3/4 cents at $4.52 3/4. Earlier this morning, following a meeting between President Trump...
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Austin Schroeder
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Soybeans Posting Midday Gains
Soybeans are shaking off much if the trade threat so far on Monday, with contracts 5 to 10 cents higher at midday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 13 1/2 cents at $9.90 1/4. Soymeal futures are up 90 cents/ton, with Soy Oil futures 35 points higher....
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
New Jersey Cancels Fourth Offshore Wind Solicitation as Shell Exits Atlantic Shores Project
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has canceled its fourth offshore wind solicitation amid significant market challenges and Shell’s withdrawal from the Atlantic Shores project. The solicitation, which...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders Show Strong Momentum in Maritime Industry, DNV Reports
The maritime industry continues its steady shift toward alternative fuels, with 12 new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels placed in January 2025, all in the container segment, according to DNV's Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Cadeler Takes Delivery of Wind Turbine Installation Vessel ‘Wind Maker’, Secures Contracts for Sister Vessel
Offshore wind installation specialist Cadeler has taken delivery of its latest jack-up wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Wind Maker at Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in Korea. The delivery marks a significant expansion of...
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Andrew Hecht
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Commodity Market Roundup- January’s Top Performers and Underperformers
Arabica coffee futures led the commodities asset class in January 2025, rising to a new record high. Precious metals and meats were higher, while oil futures posted gains.