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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
Ben DiCostanzo
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Barchart
Grain Spreads: Cattle vs Grain 1st Quarter 2026
Near Term and Long-Term Calls to Action
From
Chris Swift
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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.
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From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
California Ports Strike Landmark Agreement on Floating Offshore Wind
The California State Lands Commission has partnered with the ports of Long Beach and Humboldt in a groundbreaking agreement to accelerate floating offshore wind energy development along the California coast....
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Multiple Casualties After Indian Navy Boat Hits Passenger Vessel Off Mumbai
At least 13 people died when an Indian naval boat collided with a passenger ferry with more than 100 passengers which then capsized off the coast of financial capital Mumbai on Wednesday, officials said.
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Slipping Back Lower on Wednesday
Wheat is trading with a pull back so far on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are down 1 to 3 cents at midday. KC HRW contracts are 2 to 4 cents lower so far on the day. MPLS spring wheat futures are fractionally to 2 cents in the red so far...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Feeling Pressure Despite Increased Ethanol Production
Corn futures are feeling pressure on Wednesday, with contracts down 5 to 6 cents at midday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 5 ¾ cents at $4.09 ½. The USDA reported a private export sale of 135,000 MT of corn to Columbia this morning for 2024/25...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Collapsing on Wednesday
The soybean market is falling on Wednesday with lack of much anything bullish, as decent Brazilian weather, uncertainty around trade in the coming months, and weaker products are adding pressure. Contracts are down 23 to 25 cents so far at midday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Hollywood Maverick Tom Cruise Receives Navy’s Top Civilian Honor
Tom Cruise, Hollywood legend and the U.S. Navy’s 36th Honorary Naval Aviator, has added another accolade to his storied career—but this time, it’s not for his on-screen performances. The actor...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Canada’s Iconic Tugboat ‘Theodore Too’ Partially Sinks at Shipyard
The iconic 65-foot replica tugboat Theodore TOO, beloved by Canadians and fans of the classic CBC series Theodore Tugboat, has partially sunk at Ontario Shipyards in Port Weller. According to owner...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Cyprus Shipping Veteran Thomas Kazakos Named ICS Secretary General
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has unanimously appointed Thomas A. Kazakos as its next Secretary General. Kazakos, who brings extensive maritime...
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Denmark Warns Russia May Send Warships to Escort Oil Tankers
Denmark warned that Russia’s navy may start escorting the so-called shadow fleet tankers through Danish straits to escalate provocations against NATO countries.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Extend Control Over Tehran’s Oil Exports
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have tightened their grip on the country's oil industry and control up to half the exports that generate most of Tehran's revenue and fund its proxies across the Middle East, according to Western officials, security sources and Iranian insiders.
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Beans Continue to Retreat while Corn and Wheat Hold Ground
Soybeans broke down to start the week which has continued to add technical pressure to prices. Corn and wheat have been able to hold their own. Will that continue or will there be a reversion to the mean?
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Holding Gains on Wednesday AM Trade
Wheat is trading with slight gains on Wednesday morning. They faced pressure across the three markets on the Tuesday session. Chicago SRW futures were 5 to 6 1/2 cents lower in the across most contracts at the close. KC HRW contracts were down 4 ½ to 6 ¾ cents on...