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Asia-Europe Container Rates Overtake Transpacific for First Time in 2025
Shipping
July 4, 2025
From 
The Loadstar
 via 
gCaptain

Asia-Europe Container Rates Overtake Transpacific for First Time in 2025

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – For the first time since the beginning of this year it is now more expensive to ship a 40ft container from Asia to North...
Chinese Captain in Baltic Sea Cable Damage Case Appears in Hong Kong Court
Shipping
July 4, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Chinese Captain in Baltic Sea Cable Damage Case Appears in Hong Kong Court

HONG KONG, July 4 (Reuters) – The captain of a Hong Kong-registered ship alleged to have damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea was assigned a lawyer in a Hong Kong court...
Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance
News
July 4, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance

President Trump’s vast tax and spending bill has secured funds the U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for since the early 2010s. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” appropriates close to $9 billion for the expansion of the Coast Guard’s Arctic icebreaker fleet.
Russian Navy Deputy Commander Lauded by Putin is Killed by Ukraine, Says Moscow
News
July 3, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Russian Navy Deputy Commander Lauded by Putin is Killed by Ukraine, Says Moscow

Major General Mikhail Gudkov, deputy head of the Russian Navy who was praised and promoted by President Vladimir Putin, has been killed in action, depriving Moscow of one of its most senior officers, the Russian military said on Thursday.
Asleep at the Helm: Fatigue Blamed in Prawn Boat Sinking
Accidents
July 3, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Asleep at the Helm: Fatigue Blamed in Prawn Boat Sinking

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its investigation report into the November 2023 grounding and subsequent total loss of the prawn trawler Sustain (UL 45) at Loch Broom, Scotland....
NTSB Underscores Critical Role of Smoke Detectors After Fishing Vessel Fire and Sinking
Accidents
July 3, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

NTSB Underscores Critical Role of Smoke Detectors After Fishing Vessel Fire and Sinking

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is highlighting the importance of properly placed smoke and fire detectors following its investigation of a September 2024 fire aboard the fishing vessel Tarka II near...

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A Mixed Start to the Shortened Week
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

A Mixed Start to the Shortened Week

Corn and wheat slide lower while soybeans hold ground as traders come back from a long holiday weekend. These are the headlines and levels to keep an eye on
Philippines Open to More Agreements with China to Keep Peace in South China Sea
News
May 27, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Philippines Open to More Agreements with China to Keep Peace in South China Sea

The Philippines is open to any additional agreements with Beijing that can help maintain peace in the South China Sea, its top diplomat said, amid unabated confrontations between them over disputed features.
Mitsui OSK Seeks Japan’s Help as EU Sanctions LNG Tankers
News
May 27, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Mitsui OSK Seeks Japan’s Help as EU Sanctions LNG Tankers

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. is seeking help from the Japanese government after a surprise decision by the European Union to sanction three of its liquefied natural gas tankers linked to a Russian project.
Corn Pulling Back Early on Tuesday
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pulling Back Early on Tuesday

Corn is trading with 1 toto 3 cent losses as the market resumes from the three day weekend. Spillover weakness is from the wheat market. Futures fall back from the weekly strength, as the tariff news gave the bulls an excuse to take some money off the table ahead of...
Soybeans Pushing Higher on Tuesday Morning
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Pushing Higher on Tuesday Morning

The soybean market is trading with gains of 3 to 5 cents early on Tuesday Soybean futures closed out Friday with contracts down 4 to 7 ¼ cents, as July was still up 10 ¼ cents last week. November saw a 15 cent pop since last Friday. The cmdtyView Cash...
Wheat Starting Trade with Weakness Following Weekend Rains
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Starting Trade with Weakness Following Weekend Rains

Wheat futures are trading with losses on Tuesday morning. The wheat complex closed mixed across the three markets, with the spring wheat the strongest. Chicago SRW futures were 2 to 3 cents lower on the day, with July rallying up 17 ½ cents last week. The Kansas City HRW contracts...
Corn Finds Buyers at the 200 Day Moving Average
Grain
May 27, 2025
From 
Trent Klarenbach
 via 
Barchart

Corn Finds Buyers at the 200 Day Moving Average

We discuss potential resistance levels and support for a stock, noting excitement about a possible retest of the $5 level.
Walsh Gamma Trader
Grain
May 26, 2025
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Walsh Gamma Trader

Low-Cost Options, With Limited Risk
Outsmart the Corn Market: Seasonal Patterns and COT Data Guide You
Grain
May 26, 2025
From 
Don Dawson
 via 
Barchart

Outsmart the Corn Market: Seasonal Patterns and COT Data Guide You

Corn prices seasonally begin to slide by June 29, with an 87% occurrence over 15 years & a $915 average profit per contract. Big money’s betting short on a 15.8B bushel U.S. crop & Brazil’s 99.8-129M ton Safrinha. Dare to join the sell side? Make your move!
China Criticises Plan To Return Darwin Port To Australian Ownership
Ports
May 25, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

China Criticises Plan To Return Darwin Port To Australian Ownership

SYDNEY, May 26 (Reuters) – China’s ambassador to Canberra has criticised the Australian government’s intention to return Darwin Port to local ownership, saying the Chinese company running the strategically located northern port should not be punished. Prime Minister Anthony...
Trump Says US Wants To Make Tanks And Ships, Not T-Shirts
Shipping
May 25, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Says US Wants To Make Tanks And Ships, Not T-Shirts

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, May 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday his tariff policy was aimed at promoting the domestic manufacturing of tanks and technology products, not sneakers and T-shirts. Speaking...
Europe’s Shipping Bottlenecks Expected to Persist Into July
Ports
May 25, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Europe’s Shipping Bottlenecks Expected to Persist Into July

By Brendan Murray May 25, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread...