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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
via
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
via
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
Corn Post Mixed Thursday Close
Corn price action is trading with contracts down 1 to 2 ¼ cents across most contracts on Friday morning. Futures posted mixed action on Thursday, with nearby July up 2 cents and other contracts 1 to 3 cents lower. Preliminary open interest from Thursday showed short covering in July, down...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Post Mixed Thursday Close
Corn futures posted mixed action on Thursday, with nearby July up 2 cents and other contracts 1 to 3 cents lower. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/2 cents at $4.36 1/4. This morning’s Export Sales report showed 1.19 MMT in corn sales during...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Close Higher on Thursday, Assisted by Meal Stregnth
Soybean futures saw stronger action into the Thursday close despite a weaker start overnight. Contracts closed with 3 to 5 cent gains as meal gains were supportive. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 5 cents to $10.18 1/5. Soymeal futures were $3.10 to 4.60/ton higher on the day, with...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Closes Mostly Lower on Thursday
The wheat complex trading posted losses across most contracts on Thursday, with some in the KC market holding higher. Chicago SRW futures were 3 to 5 cents lower on the day. The Kansas City HRW contracts were fractionally mixed on the session. Minneapolis spring wheat futures were down 3 to...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Unattended Helm Results in $2 Million Towing Vessel Grounding on Mississippi River
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released findings today regarding a significant vessel grounding incident that occurred when a pilot left the helm unattended on the Mississippi River. The incident...
From
Nick Ehrenberg
via
Barchart
Grain/Livestock Overview 5/22/25
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
From
Bill Allen
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Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Cattle Markets Take Off Again - Grains Still Strong - Will Soybean Oil Fill the Gap?
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Today's Markets on the Move: Silver, Orange Juice, Cocoa, and More!
Silver futures failed to breakout above resistance as the tax bill passing posses a threat to industrial demand. Today's winner and loser both come from the "softs". Ag Markets brace for a long weekend with equity markets recovering some of yesterday's late day selloff
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about stating the obvious
Too much production capacity for too few of animals is now causing the rationing of producers.
From
Malte Humpert
via
gCaptain
Container Ship Runs Aground Just Meters from Seaside Cabin Near Trondheim, Norway
The 135 meter-long container ship NCL Salten ran aground just seven meters from a cabin in Byneset, near Trondheim, Norway. The cabin’s owners were home at the time, fast asleep and only noticing the vessel in their front yard when the neighbors alerted them.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Mixed at Midday
Corn showing mixed action on Thursday, with nearby July up 1 ¼ cents and some new crop months down 1 to 2 cents. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 3/4 cents at $4.35 1/2. This morning’s Export Sales report showed 1.19 MMT in corn...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Shrugging Off Bean Oil Losses for Midday Gains
Soybean futures are up 3 to 6 cents at Thursday’s midday. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price is up 5 3/4 cents to $10.19 1/4. Soymeal futures are $4.70/ton higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures down 84 points. USDA released their weekly Export Sales report this morning, showing 307,939...