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From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Trump’s Vietnam Deal Shows China Tariffs Won’t Fall Much Further
President Donald Trump’s new trade deal with Vietnam sends a clear signal about where US tariffs on Chinese goods might ultimately land, as talks between Washington and Beijing continue following their recent truce.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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....

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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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

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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!

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...

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...

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...