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
via
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
via
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
via
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
via
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
Soybeans Close with Gains on Tuesday
Soybeans saw higher trade at Tuesday’s close, with contracts up 2 to 4 cents across most front months. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 2 ¼ cents to $10.03 1/2. Soymeal futures were up 70 cents to $1.50/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures closing up 6 to...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Rallies into Tuesday’s Close
Corn futures were helped by a stronger wheat complex on Tuesday, as contracts closed with 6 to 7 cent nearby gains. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 7 1/4 cents at $4.27. EIA will release their weekly ethanol production update on Wednesday, with the trade...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Post Double Digit Strength on Tuesday, Likely Spurred by Short Covering
The wheat complex posted a fresh round of buying on Tuesday, with double digit gains across all three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were up 16 to 17 cents on the session. Kansas City HRW contracts closed with 13 to 14 cent gains. Minneapolis spring wheat futures were 11 to 13...

From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Report: Hanwha Plans Major Investment in Philly Shipyard, Sets Sights on LNG Carriers
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group is reportedly planning a major investment for improvements at its recently acquired Philly Shipyard, with plans to produce the U.S.-built LNG carriers. According to Korean...

From
Walsh Trading
via
Barchart
Chart of the Day - July Wheat
Wheat seems to be leading the Grains higher

From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Port of Savannah Sets New Container Volume Record
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported record-breaking container volumes at the Port of Savannah, handling 515,500 TEUs in April 2025, marking a 17 percent increase from the previous year. The...

From
Darin Newsom
via
Barchart
Why Do I track CFTC's Legacy, Futures Only Commitments of Traders Reports?
I continue to have questions come in about my choice of CFTC Commitments of Traders reports. Given this, let's revisit my earlier piece, "The CFTC, Newton, and Me" from 2021.

From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Trump-Hochul Deal Revives New York Offshore Wind Project—and Possibly Pipelines
The Trump administration is allowing construction to resume on a $5 billion wind farm off Long Island after reaching a deal with New York Governor Kathy Hochul that could allow new natural gas pipelines to be built in the state.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Popping Higher at Midday
Corn futures are getting some help via double digit gains in the wheat market, as contracts are up 5 to 6 cents at midday. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 5 1/2 cents at $4.25 1/4. Crop Progress data showed the US corn crop at...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Rallying on Tuesday
Wheat futures are trading with Tuesday midday gains across the three exchanges as a drop in ratings is giving some shorts a reason to cover. Chicago SRW futures are up 16 to 18 cents so far on the session. Kansas City HRW contracts are 15 to 16 cents in the...

