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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
Arctic Ship Traffic Hits Record High in 2025 as Resource Projects Drive Growth
Ship traffic in the Arctic reached a new milestone in 2025, with 1,812 unique vessels operating inside the Polar Code area, according to new data released by the Arctic Council Working Group on the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME). The figures mark a 40% increase from 2013, when PAME began tracking traffic through its Arctic Ship Traffic Data (ASTD) system.
From
The Loadstar
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gCaptain
Explainer: The US Maritime Action Plan and What It Means for Shipping Lines
The White House’s 13 February Maritime Action Plan (MAP) sets out an ambitious strategy: to rebuild US shipbuilding and reduce dependence on foreign-built and foreign-flagged vessels
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Chevron-led Consortium Signs Contracts for Gas Exploration Off Greece
A consortium led by U.S. oil major Chevron signed exclusive lease agreements on Monday to look for natural gas off southern Greece, expanding the United States' presence in the eastern Mediterranean.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
MOL Seeks Hungarian Oil Reserves to Cover Pipeline Blockage
Mol Group Nyrt, Hungary’s largest energy company, asked the government to release strategic oil reserves to keep its refineries operating while a key pipeline route through Ukraine remains blocked.
From
Malte Humpert
via
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.
From
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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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybean Rally Holds on Wednesday
The soybean market closed Wednesday with contracts up 12 to 16 on the session. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 14 3/4 cents at $9.98 3/4. Soymeal futures was up $7.90/ton, with Soy Oil futures down 8 points in front month March on the session. Rains continue...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Rallies Double Digits on Wednesday
The wheat markets posted double digit gains across the three markets on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures were up 17 to 18 cents in the nearbys at the close. KC HRW futures were 19 to 20 cents higher in the front months on the session. MPLS spring wheat was 14 to...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Rallies on Wednesday, Despite Drop in Ethanol Production
Corn futures rallied on Wednesday, with contracts closing 5 to 12 cents higher on the session. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was up 11 1/2 cents at $4.61 1/4. Mexico’s president stated that she does not believe the US will impose tariffs on February 1 as President...
From
Bill Allen
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Barchart
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From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Containership Fire in Red Sea Not Connected to Houthi Activity, Officials Confirm
A fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged containership ASL BAUHINIA in the Red Sea has been officially determined to be unrelated to Houthi militant activity, according to the Combined Maritime Forces’s...
From
Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about faint of heart
This market is not for the faint of heart. The expectations versus some realities may be starting to catch up.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Chief Engineer Sentenced to Prison for ‘Magic Pipe’ Cover-Up in New Orleans
The Chief Engineer of a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier has been sentenced to prison for environmental crimes and obstruction after pleading guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships...
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Ukraine Claims More Drone Strikes on Russia’s Oil Infrastructure
Ukraine claimed it successfully struck a Russian oil refinery and a pumping station on a vital crude pipeline with drones as Kyiv steps up its attacks on its rival’s energy infrastructure.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Rallying on Wednesday
Corn futures are trading with 5 to 10 cent gains across most contracts at Wednesday’s midday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 10 cents at $4.60 3/4. Mexico’s president stated that she does not believe the US will impose tariffs on February 1 as Trump has...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Rallying at Midday
Wheat is trading with Wednesday midday gains of double digits. Chicago SRW futures are up 15 to 17 cents in the nearbys. KC HRW futures are 18 to 19 cents higher in the front months. MPLS spring wheat is 13 to 14 cents in the green. Export Sales data will...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybean Extending Higher on Wednesday
The soybean market is trading with contracts up 12 to 14 1/2 cents so far on Wednesday’s session. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 12 1/4 cents at $9.95 1/4. Soymeal futures was up $7.90/ton, with Soy Oil futures down 9 points in the front month so...