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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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Thyssenkrupp Eyes Europe Shipyard Deals After Naval Orders Surge
News
May 10, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
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...
US Regulators Recommend Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Gets Greenlight
Shipping
May 10, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
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...
Soybean Analysis & Targets
Grain
May 10, 2025
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Soybean Analysis & Targets

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
Hurricane Forecasts Are More Accurate Than Ever – NOAA Funding Cuts Could Change That
News
May 10, 2025
From 
Editorial
 via 
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...
South African Port Union Plans More Talks to End Wage Dispute
Ports
May 10, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
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...
Salvage Of Lynch’s Sunken Yacht Paused After Diver’s Death
Accidents
May 10, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
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...
New low and net short in wheat while feeder futures top $3.00
Grain
May 10, 2025
From 
Brady Sidwell
 via 
Barchart

New low and net short in wheat while feeder futures top $3.00

USDA reports Monday at 11 AM
In Living Color:  Images Explain the "El Niño Neutral" Impact on Global Crops & Commodity Markets
Grain
May 9, 2025
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
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
Soybeans Push Higher on Friday
Grain
May 9, 2025
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...
Wheat Falls into the Weekend
Grain
May 9, 2025
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...
Corn Squares Up Heading into the Weekend
Grain
May 9, 2025
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...
Carriers Slash China–U.S. Routes Amid Trade Collapse
Ports
May 9, 2025
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.