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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
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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
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Thyssenkrupp Eyes Europe Shipyard Deals After Naval Orders Surge
By William Wilkes May 10, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Thyssenkrupp AG’s naval division is scouting for shipbuilding partners across Europe, as new submarine orders push its German shipyards toward full capacity. Thyssenkrupp Marine...

From
Reuters
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gCaptain
US Regulators Recommend Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Gets Greenlight
HOUSTON, May 9 (Reuters) – U.S. federal regulators recommended in a final environmental report that Venture Global’s VG.N proposed CP2 liquefied natural gas export project in Louisiana get the go-ahead, according to a government document filed...

From
Nick Ehrenberg
via
Barchart
Soybean Analysis & Targets
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

From
Editorial
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gCaptain
Hurricane Forecasts Are More Accurate Than Ever – NOAA Funding Cuts Could Change That
Chris Vagasky (The Conversation)–The National Hurricane Center’s forecasts in 2024 were its most accurate on record, from its one-day forecasts, as tropical cyclones neared the coast, to its forecasts five days into...

From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
South African Port Union Plans More Talks to End Wage Dispute
By Katlego Mtshali May 9, 2025(Bloomberg) —The main labor union at South Africa’s state port and rail company said it will continue talks next week aimed at resolving a wage dispute...

From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Salvage Of Lynch’s Sunken Yacht Paused After Diver’s Death
PALERMO, Italy, May 10 (Reuters) – Work to recover the late British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht off the coast of northern Sicily has been paused following the death of a diver involved in...

From
Brady Sidwell
via
Barchart
New low and net short in wheat while feeder futures top $3.00
USDA reports Monday at 11 AM

From
Jim Roemer
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Barchart
In Living Color: Images Explain the "El Niño Neutral" Impact on Global Crops & Commodity Markets
Jim presents an all out, complete briefing for the major commodity futures driven by the weather

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Push Higher on Friday
Soybean bulls were gaining ground ahead of the weekend meeting with the US and China, as contracts were up 5 to 8 cents. July slipped back 6 ¼ cents on the week, with November unchanged. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 6 3/4 cents to $10.00 1/4. Soymeal futures...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Falls into the Weekend
The wheat market failed to join in on the corn and bean strength on Friday, with contracts falling lower. Chicago SRW futures posted Friday losses of 7 to 8 cents on the day, as July was down 21 ¼ cents this week. Kansas City HRW futures faced weakness, with contracts...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Squares Up Heading into the Weekend
The corn market finished off the week of losses with bears taking some money off the table. Contracts were up 2 to 4 cents across most months, with July falling 19 ¼ cents (4.10%) this week and December down 8 ¼ cents. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price...

From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Carriers Slash China–U.S. Routes Amid Trade Collapse
Major container shipping companies are suspending at least six scheduled weekly routes between China and the United States as President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs on the world's top exporting country collapse trade, maritime consultants said.