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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
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
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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
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Trump Administration Lifts Stop Work Order on $5B Empire Wind Project
The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has lifted the stop work order on the Empire Wind project, allowing construction activities to resume after a month-long...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
EU Likely to Propose to G7 Lowering Price Cap on Russian Oil to $50 per Barrel
The EU will propose to G7 finance ministers this week to lower the current $60 per barrel price cap on Russian seaborne oil as part of the new sanctions package against Moscow, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Monday.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Close Slightly Higher as Planting Pace Rolls
The soybean market saw slight gains on Monday, with contracts stready to 2 cents in the green at the close. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up a penny to $10.01 1/4. Soymeal futures are down 80 cents to $1.20/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures back up 50...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Rallies into the Close
Corn futures saw gains on Monday, as bulls were rallying into the close, with post 4 to 7 cent gains. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 1/4 cents at $4.20 1/2. Weekly Export Inspections data tallied corn shipments at 1.719 MMT (67.68 mbu) in...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Posts Monday Gains, as Wheat Ratings Slip
The wheat market closed out the Monday session with bulls gaining ground. Chicago SRW futures saw 4 cent gains in the nearbys. Kansas City HRW contracts were 6 to 7 cents in the green. Minneapolis spring wheat futures were 11 to 13 cents higher. Export Inspections data showed a total...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Port of Los Angeles Reports Strong April Volumes Ahead of Expected Trade Slowdown
The Port of Los Angeles handled 842,806 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in April 2025, marking a 9.4% increase compared to the previous year and securing its position as the third-best...
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about upcoming video sales
Nearly half of all inventory marketed for the year will be between late June and end of August.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
NTSB Investigates Fatal Mexican Tall Ship Allision with Brooklyn Bridge
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into the Mexican Navy training vessel Cuauhtémoc’s allision with the Brooklyn Bridge that resulted in two fatalities. The 297-foot vessel,...
From
Jim Wyckoff
via
Barchart
What 3 Key ‘Outside’ Commodity Markets Are Telling Us About Grains Prices This Week
The U.S. dollar, Nymex crude oil, and U.S. stock indexes each play key influential roles in determining how grains futures trade.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Starting the Week with Gains
The wheat market is trading with gains across all three markets at midday. Chicago SRW futures are up 1 to 2 cents. Kansas City HRW contracts are 4 to 5 cents in the green. Minneapolis spring wheat futures are 8 to 9 cents higher. Export Inspections data showed a total...