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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
Sean Lusk
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Barchart
Grain Spreads: Funds Record Short KC Wheat
Managed Money Presses the Downside
From
Bill Allen
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Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Cattle - Bubble Bubble Bubble - WASDE Report Monday
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Hong Kong Ship Captain Detained Over 2023 Baltic Pipeline Damage
The captain of a Hong Kong-flagged container ship has been remanded in custody in connection with the October 2023 damage to the Balticconnector pipeline, a critical natural gas infrastructure connecting...
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about changes in the industry
In my opinion, the cattle industry is changing rapidly. Woefully too much production and processing capacity, caused by the Biden administrations gratuitous handouts of subsidies in every form of payment or forgiveness program to give away 6 trillion dollars, being the cause.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Rallying into the Weekend
The soybean market is trading with 7 to 12 cent gains ahead of the weekend meeting with the US and China. There were another 3 deliveries issued against May soybeans on Thursday. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price is up 11 3/4 cents to $10.05 1/4. Soymeal futures are up 30...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Falling at Midday
The wheat market is trading with losses at Friday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are trading with 5 to 6 cent losses in the front months on Friday. Kansas City HRW futures are facing midday weakness, with to 5 cent losses at midday. Minneapolis spring wheat futures are trading with contracts...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Bulls Pushing Higher at Midday
Corn futures are posting a round of strength ahead of the weekend, with contract up 1 to 4 cents at midday. There were another 17 deliveries issued against May futures overnight. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 3/4 cents at $4.20 1/2. USDA reported a...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
UK’s Crown Estate Gives Green Light to Expand Capacity at Offshore Wind Sites
King Charles III's Crown Estate, which owns Britain's seabed, has given the go-ahead to expand high-density wind farms on current seabed leases, seeking a rapid and space-efficient way to raise capacity and support the country's energy transition.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Trump’s First Trade Pact Offers Faint Glimpse on Art of the Deal
For global leaders puzzling over how to negotiate with Donald Trump, the US president’s inaugural pact with the UK offers a few clues on how much ground he’s prepared to give.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
In Panama, Trump’s New Ambassador Casts China as Threat to Frayed Alliance
The United States' new ambassador to Panama pledged on Thursday to strengthen ties with the Central American country while pushing China as a common threat.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
U.S. Container Imports Set for Historic Decline as New Trump Tariffs Impact Supply Chain
Import cargo volumes at major U.S. container ports are poised to see their first year-over-year decline in more than 18 months, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
UK Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet in Largest-Ever Maritime Sanctions Package
The UK government announced today its largest-ever sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, with measures aimed at up to 100 oil tankers responsible for transporting more than $24 billion worth...