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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.
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
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.
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
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Looking at Slightly Higher Trade on Friday Morning
Wheat posting fractional to 2 cent gains on Friday AM trade. The wheat complex held the weakness into the Thursday close. Chicago SRW futures were down 5 cents in the front months. Thursday’s Preliminary open interest was up 5,561 contracts. There were another 9 deliveries issued against May CBT wheat...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Bulls Trying to Show Strength at Week-End
Corn futures are trading with 2 to 5 ½ cent gains so far on Friday morning. The corn market pulled off the session lows into the Thursday close, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents at the close. Preliminary open interest was up 26,996 contracts on Thursday. There were another...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Sneaking out Gains Early on Friday
The soybean market is showing gains of 2 to 5 1/2 cents on Friday morning. Soybeans saw 3 to 6 cent gains across most contracts on Thursday, fighting off midday pressure. Preliminary open interest was up 5,894 contracts on Thursday, most coming in November. There were another 3 deliveries issued...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
As Trade Talks Begin, Chinese Exporters Prepare to Get Goods Moving to US Again
China-based shipping agents have resumed buying container space for goods headed for the United States after a series of U.S. tariff-induced cancellations, as Beijing and Washington head for trade talks in Switzerland.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Pop Higher on Thursday
Soybeans saw 3 to 6 cent gains across most contracts on Thursday, fighting off midday pressure. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 6 1/2 cents to $9.94 1/2. Soymeal futures were down 20 to 90 cents/ton, with Soy Oil futures back up 74 to 112 points. A private export...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Losses Hold on Thursday
The wheat complex held the weakness into the Thursday close. Chicago SRW futures were down 5 cents in the front months. Kansas City HRW futures were 4 to 5 cents in the red on the day. Minneapolis spring wheat futures fell back 2 to 3 cents at the close. The...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Pulls Off Lows at Thursday’s Close
The corn market pulled off the session lows into the Thursday close, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents at the close. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 3/4 cents at $4.18 3/4. USDA reported private export sales of 205,000 MT to Mexico this morning...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Seafarers Stranded off Yemen Port Eye Exit
ADEN, May 8 (Reuters) – Some 200 seafarers aboard more than 15 ships stuck for weeks off Yemen’s port of Ras Isa are preparing to offload cargoes and leave thanks to a ceasefire deal...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Shipbuilder HD Hyundai Launches Korea’s First Humanoid Robot Project
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai is leading Korea’s first welding humanoid initiative in partnership with two global AI and robotics leaders. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and...
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about further rationing.
The rationing is believed starting to make a small impact with comments heard this week.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Descartes: U.S. Container Imports Surge in April as Tariff Impact Looms
U.S. container imports remained resilient in April 2025, with volumes reaching 2.4 million TEUs, marking a 1.2% increase from March and a significant 9.1% rise year-over-year. The growth comes amid...