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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.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Port of Los Angeles Volumes Fall 12% as Tariff Uncertainty Clouds Outlook
Los Angeles processed 812,000 TEUs in January, down 12% year over year, with exports hitting their lowest monthly level in nearly three years as tariff uncertainty lingers.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
MARAD Opens Workforce Centers of Excellence Applications Amid U.S. Shipbuilding Push
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has launched a nationwide recruitment drive for its Centers of Excellence program, opening applications for institutions seeking to train the next generation of maritime workers...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Losses Holding at Tuesday’s Midday
The wheat complex is showing weakness on Tuesday across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures are facing losses of 6 to 7 cents, as March is down 12 cents. KC HRW futures are down 3 to 5 cents in the front months. MPLS spring wheat is 2 to 4 cents...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Popping Higher as NOPA Shows Better than Expected Crush
Soybeans are trading with contracts up 2 to 3 ¼ cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 3 1/2 cents at $10.71 3/4. Soymeal futures are $1.60 to $2.20 lower, with Soy Oil futures 10 to 21 points lower. NOPA stocks are an issue. NOPA...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Posting Tuesday Losses
Corn futures are showing 4 to 6 cent losses across the front months on Tuesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 1/2 cents at $3.94 3/4. USDA’s FGIS tallied corn export shipments at 1.492 MMT (58.75 mbu) during the week ending on February 12. That...
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Iciest Baltic in 15 Years Threatens to Cut Russian Exports
The most extensive sea ice in 15 years around Russia’s key Baltic Sea commodity ports could curb a chunk of the nation’s vast exports program because of a shortage of vessels that can cope with the conditions.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
France Releases Oil Tanker GRINCH After ‘Several Million Euro’ Penalty for Sanctions Evasion
France released the seized oil tanker GRINCH after imposing a multi-million euro penalty on the vessel's owner for suspected involvement in Russia's shadow fleet evading European oil sanctions.
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Kristi Noem Confirmed By US Senate As Trump’s Homeland Secretary
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Jan 25 – Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as President Donald Trump‘s Homeland Security secretary on Saturday, putting into position a key member of the Republican’s Cabinet...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Louisiana’s Argent LNG Sets Deal With Bangladesh
HOUSTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) – , which is developing a 25 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) LNG facility in Louisiana, has signed a non-binding agreement with the government of Bangladesh to...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Philippines Suspends South China Sea Survey After China’s ‘Harassment’
MANILA, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after two of its fisheries vessels faced “harassment” and aggressive behavior...
From
Brady Sidwell
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Barchart
Green on the screen in post-inauguration trade
US dollar index starting to break lower - will it last?
From
Blue Line Futures
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Barchart
Weekly Grain Market Recap
Corn, soybean, and wheat futures had a volatile week between China’s rejection of Brazilian soy imports due to phytosanitary concerns to Argentina’s move to bolster export sales.
From
Jim Roemer
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Barchart
The MJO and EPO Indices: Why pieces of the Polar Vortex (Arctic Pig) will return for February & Potential corn crop risks in Argentina
Jim lays out the lowdown on winter’s next weather game for commodity traders… be prepared!
From
Ben DiCostanzo
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Barchart
Cattle Markets Make New All-time Highs, Hogs Follow Along
Cash Market surges; cattle follows; hogs work higher
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Pull Back into the Weekend
Soybeans posted 4 to 10 cent losses on Friday, led by the nearbys, as March still managed a 21 ¾ cent gain this week. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 9 3/4 cents at $9.95. Soymeal futures were down $10.40/ton on the day to hold the weekly...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Falls as Export Sales Data Comes in Weak
The wheat market posted losses on Friday, as weaker export sales day resumed in the morning report. Chicago SRW futures were down 19 to 10 cents in the nearbys, with March up 5 ¼ cents this week. KC HRW futures were down 11 to 12 cents in the front months,...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Pulls Back Despite Positive Export Sales Data
The corn market posted Friday weakness of 3 to 4 cent, as March was still up 2 ¼ cents on the week. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down 3 1/4 cents at $4.51 1/4. Commitment of Traders data from CFTC showed managed money spec funds in...
From
Malte Humpert
via
gCaptain
Russia’s Zvezda Shipyard Delivers First Arctic Oil Tanker After 3-Year Delay, But Vessel Already Sanctioned by US
After years of trying to construct Arctic-capable oil and LNG tankers within Russia, the Zvezda shipyard in the Far East has, for the first time, succeeded in delivering a vessel....