.svg){kind=icon}
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
Ben DiCostanzo
via
Barchart
Cattle Futures Break Down in Front of Cattle on Feed
Cattle markets break down to end week on a sour note
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Rallies to Close the Week
The wheat complex was in rally mode to round out the week. Chicago SRW futures posted 13 to 14 cent gains at the close, with March up 24 ¾ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were 6 to 9 cents higher on Friday, as March rallied 29 ¾ cents...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Holds onto Friday Gains
Corn futures were up 1 to 4 cents across the front months on Friday, as March was down 4 ¼ cents this week. Spillover support from gains in wheat was helping. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1 3/4 cent to $3.94 1/4. With just a week...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Slip Lower on Friday Following Supreme Court Ruling
Soybeans were down 3 to 4 cents in the front months, as Marc was up 4 ½ cents this week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 7 1/2 cents at $10.76 1/2. Soymeal futures were up $5 to $5.30 in the front months, with March up 60...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Supply Chains Brace for Renewed Turbulence as Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6-3 ruling on Friday striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), setting off a...
From
Sean Lusk
via
Barchart
Grain Spreads: Cattle vs Grain 1st Quarter 2026
Near Term and Long-Term Calls to Action
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about a plethora of factors to consider
In my opinion, a plethora of news, rumors, and potential changes in processing, sent a lot futures traders to the sidelines.
The APS Information Center
For detailed updates and additional resources, explore our resources section.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Looks to Resume Post-Christmas Trade
Corn futures closed the prelude to Christmas with contracts steady to 1 ½ cents higher across the board. Volume was limited at just 191,901 contracts. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was up 3/4 cent at $4.19 ¼. The markets will resume trading at 8:30 am CST this...
From
Malte Humpert
via
gCaptain
Russia’s First Domestically Built LNG Carrier Begins Sea Trials, Poised to Strengthen Arctic ‘Shadow Fleet’
In a significant step to expand Russia’s domestic shipbuilding portfolio the Zvezda shipyard has completed work on its first LNG vessel. Ice-capable gas carrier Aleksey Kosygin departed from the yard near Vladivostok for sea trials on December 25.
From
Jim Roemer
via
Barchart
Weak La Niña finally forming: Here comes the Polar Vortex! & Have grain prices finally bottomed?
Jim's outlook on the ramifications of La Niña, and the potential impact on grains and natural gas futures in the weeks ahead
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Action Quiet Leading into Christmas
Corn futures closed the prelude to Christmas with contracts steady to 1 ½ cents higher across the board. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was up 3/4 cent at $4.19 ¼. The markets will close early on Tuesday, as well as all day on Wednesday in observation of...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Falls Back on Tuesday
The wheat market posted weaker action across the three exchanges on Tuesday, leading into Christmas. Chicago SRW futures were down 3 ¾ to 5 ¾ cents on the session. KC HRW contracts fell 6 ¼ to 7 ¼ cents lower across the board. MPLS spring wheat futures were 5 to...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Post Christmas Eve Gains
The soybean market posted a Turnaround Tuesday bounce of 5 to 8 cents ahead of Wednesday’s Christmas break. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 5 3/4 cents at $9.24. Soymeal futures were up $3.40 to $4.20/ton. Soy Oil futures were down 21 to 39 points on the...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Israel Pushes EU to Designate Houthis as Terrorists
Israel has instructed its diplomatic missions in Europe to try to get the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen designated as a terrorist organization.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Coast Guard Begins Construction of First Heavy Polar Icebreaker in Five Decades
The U.S. Coast Guard has received approval to commence construction of its first heavy polar icebreaker in more than 50 years. The milestone announcement comes as the service also reveals...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Weakness Creeping Back in on Short Session
The wheat market is trading with weaker action across the three exchanges on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures are down 5 to 6 cents this far on the session. KC HRW contracts are 6 to 7 cents lower across most contracts. MPLS spring wheat futures are 4 to 5 cents in...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Trading with Christmas Eve Gains
The soybean market is posing a Turnaround Tuesday bounce back of 2 to 4 cents ahead of Wednesday’s Christmas break. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 2 1/2 cents at $9.21 ¾. Soymeal futures are back up $1.90/ton. Soy Oil futures are down 39 points so far...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Trade Quiet Ahead of Holiday
Corn futures are showing slightly higher price action at midday, with contracts up fractionally to a penny ahead of the Christmas trade break. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 1/2 cents at $4.19. The markets will close early on Tuesday, as well as all day on...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Slipping Lower on Christmas Eve Morning
Wheat is showing slight losses ahead of the holiday on Tuesday morning. The wheat market posted Monday gains to start the holiday week across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 6 to 8 1/4 cents on the session. KC HRW contracts posted gains of 4 ¾ to 6...