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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.
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Bulls Pushing Higher to Start Friday
Corn price action is 1 to 2 cents higher so far on Friday. Futures saw fractional to 1 ¼ cent losses on Thursday, with deferreds slightly higher. Preliminary open interest was down 16,199 contracts on Thursday, mainly in the March, down 37,121 contracts. March options expire today. The CmdtyView national...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Slipping on Friday AM Trade
Soybeans are down fractionally to 2 cents so far on Friday morning. Futures saw 6 to 8 cent gains across most contracts at Thursday’s close. Some new crop contracts were up 2 to 3 cents. Open interest was suggesting new buying, up 8,413 contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Mixed on Friday Morning
Wheat is mixed to start Friday morning trade, with Chicago leading the way higher. The wheat complex was in rally mode across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures closed 12 to 15 cents higher on the day to lead the bull’s charge. Open interest was up 1,934 contracts....
From
Darin Newsom
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Barchart
3 Steps to a Simple Trading System
We only need to use three things to develop a simple trading system: Trend, Fundamentals, and Filters.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
New Zealand Slaps Sanctions on 100 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels
New Zealand has imposed its largest-ever maritime sanctions package against Russia, designating 100 vessels linked to the country’s “shadow fleet” and lowering the price cap on Russian crude to $44.10 per barrel. The sweeping move significantly expands Wellington’s enforcement reach and aligns with broader international efforts to curb Moscow’s oil revenues.
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Close Mixed on Thursday
Corn futures saw fractional to 1 ¼ cent losses on Thursday, with deferreds slightly higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up ½ cent to $3.94 1/2. EIA data from this morning showed ethanol production in the week ending on 2/13 at 1.118 million barrels per day, up...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Rallies on Thursday
The wheat complex was in rally mode across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures closed 12 to 15 cents higher on the day to lead the bull’s charge. KC HRW futures were up 14 to 15 cents at the close. MPLS spring wheat was 8 to 10 cents...
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From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Retreating at Midday
Soybeans are retreating at Monday’s midday, with contracts falling 2 to 4 cents in the nearbys and some deferreds slightly higher. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 3 3/4 cents at $9.26. Soymeal futures were pushing higher early this morning but are backing off to unch at...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
A Look Back at Maritime’s Biggest Stories of 2024
From shifting trade routes to bold green initiatives and geopolitical turmoil, 2024 has been nothing short of transformative for the maritime industry. As the year comes to a close, we’re...
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Estonia Sends Navy Ship to Guard Subsea Power Cables
Estonia dispatched a navy ship to patrol a subsea power link after Finland seized an oil tanker suspected of damaging five cables with its anchor in what was the third such incident in about a year.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
U.S. Agency Issues New Lithium Battery Transport Guide as Fire Risks Grow
The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has released a comprehensive guide for lithium battery shipping, addressing growing concerns about maritime transportation of electric vehicles and battery-powered goods....
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Reuters
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gCaptain
End of the Line: Ukraine Set to Cut Russia’s Last Gas Link to Europe
Russia pumped gas on Monday to European customers via Ukraine for one of the last days before a key transit deal expires at the end of the year, marking the almost complete loss of Russia's once mighty hold over the European gas market.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
US Coast Guard Issues Alert on Counterfeit Pilot Ladders Found in Baltimore
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a new Marine Safety Alert following the discovery of counterfeit pilot ladders during a Port State Control examination at the Port of Baltimore. Marine...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
US LNG Export Capacity Expands as Cheniere’s Corpus Christi Stage 3 Project Starts Production
Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG) has achieved first LNG production from Train 1 of its Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project, marking the latest significant expansion in U.S. LNG export capabilities....
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Grains Grind Higher to Start Another Shortened Week
Grain markets are on the verge of closing out another strong December. These are the levels to watch into the final days of the year.
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Resume Rally on Monday
Soybeans are resuming their strength on Monday morning, as contracts are up 7 to 9 cents in the nearbys. More short covering in the meal market, up $5.60/ton is helping. Beans closed out the Friday session with contracts in retreat mode from the Thursday rally, as contracts were down 3...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Extending Gains into Monday
Wheat is trading with contracts higher across the three markets to kick off the last couple days of the year. The wheat market posted gains across the three markets on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 ¾ to 5 1/2 cents on the session, as March was 13 ½...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Rallying to Begin New Years Week
Corn price action has contracts trading with 3 to 4 cent gains on Monday morning. Futures extended their 6-month highs on Friday, as contracts closed higher in the nearbys, up ¼ to a penny. Deferred contracts were steady to 1 ¼ cents lower. March managed a 7 ¾ cent gain...