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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
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
Wheat Fades Lower into the Weekend, As Specs Add to Shorts
The wheat market ended the week with Friday weakness. Chicago SRW futures closed out the day with losses of 7 to 8 cents this week, as July managed to gain 3 ¼ cents this week. Kansas City HRW contracts fell 11 to 12 cents on Friday, with a weekly loss...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Post Mixed Action on Friday
The soybean market posted nearby losses of 1 to 2 cents on Friday, with July down 1 ¾ cents on the week. New crop contracts were fractionally higher, with November up a nickel this week. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was down 1 3/4 cents to $10.00 ¼. Soymeal futures...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Closes the Week on a Lower Note, as Specs Flip Bearish
Corn futures closed out the Friday session on a weaker note, with contracts down 3 to 5 cents. July slipped back 6 ¼ cents on the week, with December falling in unison and down 6 ½ cents. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 4 1/2...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Container Ship Owners Swamped as US-China Trade Detente Revives Demand
Container ship bookings for China-to-U.S. cargo have surged since the countries declared a 90-day truce on punitive tit-for-tat tariffs last weekend, operators said, spawning traffic jams at Chinese ports and factories that could take weeks to clear.
From
Sean Lusk
via
Barchart
Grain Spreads: Commercial Hedge Spreads for Consideration
Bigger Protracted Moves Discussed
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about screwing around with the screw worm
In my opinion, what a week of disseminating information for which will most likely take the weekend to decipher.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Pennsylvania Extends Port Incentive Program, Doubling Down on Asian Trade Routes
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the extension of its Intermodal Cargo Growth Incentive Program (PICGIP) until July 2027, continuing its efforts to boost containerized cargo movement through...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Spot Rates Jump as Shippers Rush to Beat Tariff Clock
Container freight spot rates shot up on the transpacific trades this week, with an immediate surge in demand following news of a new 90-day hiatus in the China-US trade war.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Falling on Friday
The wheat market is trading with contracts weaker on Friday. Chicago SRW futures are trading with contracts down 7 to 8 cents so far on Friday. Kansas City HRW contracts are falling 10 to 11 cents at the midday part of the session. Minneapolis spring wheat futures are down 4...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Posting Mixed Trade
The soybean market is trading with contracts down 1 to 3 cents in the front months and new crop contracts up fractionally. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was down 3 1/2 cents to $9.98 ½. Soymeal futures are down $4.10/ton so far on the day, with Soy Oil futures down...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Weakness Extends to Friday’s Midday
Corn futures are trading with contracts 3 to 4 cents in the red so far on Friday. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 3 ¼ cents at $4.17 ¾. Precipitation over the next week covers much of the Corn Belt. While some areas in the...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
US LNG Exporters Push Forward New Projects Despite Trade War Uncertainty
Woodside Energy's decision last month to proceed with its Louisiana LNG export facility was the first of over 90 million tonnes of new LNG shipping capacity U.S. companies plan to approve this year despite uncertainty about President Donald Trump's trade war, according to company statements and analysts.