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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
China’s NewNew Shipping Line Pushes Deeper Into Arctic With First Murmansk Container Run
Chinese container carrier NewNew Shipping Line has expanded its footprint in Russia’s Arctic with the first delivery of containerized cargo to Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route, as the company moves toward a larger role in a shipping corridor attracting growing interest from China, South Korea and India.
From
The Loadstar
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gCaptain
Panama Canal Draught Restrictions Set to Add to Congestion Chaos
Waterways the world over are contending with all manner of chaos, especially the Panama Canal where congestion is worsening as a consequence of the war in the Middle East and low-water restrictions loom.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
US Sanctions Fishing Fleet Accused of Shipping Cocaine to Mexico
The US Treasury sanctioned a fleet of fishing vessels suspected of smuggling tons of cocaine to Mexico each month, ultimately bound for the US.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Iran Vows ‘Devastating’ Response to US Threat to Cut Off Its Economic Lifelines
Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Piracy Observer Says Somali Incidents Rising as Navies Stretched
The world’s top maritime piracy observer said incidents off the coast of Somalia are on the rise again after a pair of fresh attacks this week — as two major regional conflicts stretch naval forces in the area thin.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Ukraine Says Russia Hit 52 Civilian Ships in Six Weeks as Black Sea Attacks Escalate
Russia attacked 52 civilian vessels in the Black Sea during July and the first half of August, according to Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry, highlighting a sharp escalation in attacks on commercial...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Panama Canal to Cut Daily Transits as Optimistic Water Outlook Fades
The Panama Canal is cutting daily transit capacity and overhauling its auction system as below-expected rainfall puts renewed pressure on the waterway’s freshwater supplies, just months after officials said they...
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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Showing Slight Midday Strength
The soybean market posting fractional to 2 cent gains across most contracts on Tuesday. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price is up 3 cents to $10.14. Soymeal futures are 40 cents/ton higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures up 17 points. Weekly Export Inspections data tallied soybean shipments at just...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Facing Midday Losses
Corn futures are down a penny in the nearby July contract, with others down 4 to 5 for new crop. Spillover pressure from wheat is weighing on the market. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3/4 cent at $4.32. Export Inspections data showed a total...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Trump Warns Putin “Playing with Fire”
In the wake of Russia’s largest aerial assault of the Ukraine war, U.S. President Donald Trump issued stark warnings to Vladimir Putin, saying the Russian leader has “gone absolutely CRAZY”...
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
India Races to Contain Oil Spill From Sunken Containership MSC ELSA 3
Indian agencies detected an oil spill from a container ship that capsized off the coast of the southern state of Kerala early Sunday, triggering efforts to contain the environmental damage, the defense ministry said in a statement a day after the incident.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
US-China Trade Tensions and Shadow Fleet Pose Growing Risks to Maritime Industry, Allianz Reports
Despite reaching record-low vessel losses in 2024, the maritime industry faces mounting challenges from geopolitical tensions and an expanding shadow fleet, according to Allianz Commercial’s latest Safety and Shipping Review....
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
IMO Charts Course for Zero Emissions, But Can Shipping Keep Up?
The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) ambitious new policy measures are set to transform the shipping industry’s approach to fuel consumption and emissions, though success hinges on proper incentivization and penalty...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Panama Tightens Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfer Rules in Bid to Combat Shadow Fleet Operations
Panama has implemented stringent new requirements for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfer operations involving vessels under its flag, marking a significant step in its efforts to combat sanctions evasion and illicit...
From
Oliver Sloup
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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
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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
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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...