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Panama Canal Draught Restrictions Set to Add to Congestion Chaos
News
August 21, 2026
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.
US Sanctions Fishing Fleet Accused of Shipping Cocaine to Mexico
News
August 21, 2026
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.
Iran Vows ‘Devastating’ Response to US Threat to Cut Off Its Economic Lifelines
News
August 21, 2026
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.
Piracy Observer Says Somali Incidents Rising as Navies Stretched
August 21, 2026
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.
Ukraine Says Russia Hit 52 Civilian Ships in Six Weeks as Black Sea Attacks Escalate
News
August 21, 2026
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...
Panama Canal to Cut Daily Transits as Optimistic Water Outlook Fades
News
August 21, 2026
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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Wheat Losses Extend to New Lows
Grain
May 13, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Losses Extend to New Lows

The wheat market is looking at new lows on Tuesday morning, with losses across the board. Wheat futures fell lower across the three exchanges on Monday, pressured by less than bullish USDA data. Chicago SRW futures were 6 to 7 cents in the red on the Monday session. Tuesday’s preliminary...
Soybeans Pulling Back on Tuesday Morning
Grain
May 13, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Pulling Back on Tuesday Morning

The bean market is showing weaker trade early on Tuesday, down 4 to 6 cents. Soybeans closed out the Monday session with contracts rallying 20 to 27 cents. Preliminary open interest showed net new buying, up 16,325 contracts. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 19 3/4 cents to $10.60....
Corn Pressure Continues as Planting Pace Continues
Grain
May 13, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pressure Continues as Planting Pace Continues

The corn market is trading with contracts down 2 to 4 cents across the front months. Futures fell back from the higher post-USDA report trade on Monday, with nearbys slipping 1 to 2 cents. New crop contracts were 3 to 4 cents in the green at the close. Preliminary open...
China-US Truce Prompts Price Jump in Pacific Shipping Frenzy
Shipping
May 13, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

China-US Truce Prompts Price Jump in Pacific Shipping Frenzy

A China-US deal to slash trade tariffs is set to push freight rates higher, as companies rush to use a 90-day grace period to ferry goods across the Pacific Ocean.
Cattle Markets Make New All-Time Highs, Hogs Higher
Grain
May 12, 2025
From 
Ben DiCostanzo
 via 
Barchart

Cattle Markets Make New All-Time Highs, Hogs Higher

Positive Trade talks with China, Screwworm drive prices higher
Coast Guard Eases Reflag Rules to Bolster U.S. Flag Fleet
Shipping
May 12, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Coast Guard Eases Reflag Rules to Bolster U.S. Flag Fleet

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced significant changes to streamline the certification process for foreign vessels seeking to join the American Registry. The updated Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC)...
Container Shipping: Tariff Truce Sets the Stage for Early Peak Season
Shipping
May 12, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Container Shipping: Tariff Truce Sets the Stage for Early Peak Season

The traditional peak season for ocean container shipping between China and the United States could arrive earlier than usual this year following a significant reduction in tariffs between the world’s...
Corn Pulls Back to Close Mixed Despite Bill Friendly USDA Data
Grain
May 12, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pulls Back to Close Mixed Despite Bill Friendly USDA Data

Corn futures fell back from the higher post-USDA report trade on Monday, with nearbys slipping 1 to 2 cents. New crop contracts were 3 to 4 cents in the green at the close. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 1/2 cents at $4.19 1/2. Crop...
Wheat Falls Lower on Monday
Grain
May 12, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Falls Lower on Monday

Wheat futures fell lower across the three exchanges on Monday, pressured by less than bullish USDA data. Chicago SRW futures were 6 to 7 cents in the red on the Monday session. Kansas City HRW futures were facing pressure with contracts closing with 9 to 10 cent losses. Minneapolis spring...
Soybeans Rally on Tuesday Following Weekend Trade Talks and Friendly USDA Data
Grain
May 12, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Rally on Tuesday Following Weekend Trade Talks and Friendly USDA Data

Soybeans closed out the Monday session with contracts rallying 20 to 27 cents. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 19 3/4 cents to $10.60. Soymeal futures were up $3.90 to 4.90 so far on the day, with Soy Oil futures rallying 126 to 137 points into the close. USDA...
Grain Spreads: USDA Numbers Friendly Soy
Grain
May 12, 2025
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: USDA Numbers Friendly Soy

Ending Stocks Reduced, Funds Noticed
French Shipping Giant Hails US-China Deal After Freight Slumps
Shipping
May 12, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

French Shipping Giant Hails US-China Deal After Freight Slumps

Rodolphe Saade, Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM SA, the world’s third-largest container carrier, hailed a truce in the trade war between Washington and Beijing.