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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
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
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Maersk Containership Drifting Off Bermuda After Engine Room Incident, Three Crew Injured
The container vessel Maersk Sana experienced “machinery-related issues” in its main engine room while en route from Newark to Singapore on April 28, 2025, a Maersk spokesperson has confirmed to...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Commonwealth LNG Signs Major 20-Year LNG Supply Deal with Asian Buyer
Commonwealth LNG has secured a significant 20-year Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with a major Asian energy company for 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from its upcoming...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Facing Pressure on Monday
Soybeans are trading with Monday losses of 9 to 12 cents across most contracts at midday with pressure coming from the products. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 11 3/4 cents at $9.94 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $1.30/ton, with Soy Oil futures falling 74 points. Export...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Pressured at Midday with Double Digit Losses
Corn futures are trading with 6 to 14 cent losses so far on Monday. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 13 3/4 at $4.25 3/4. Lack of precipitation across much of the Corn Belt in the next week is helping to push planting along. That along...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Posting Monday Losses
The wheat market is falling lower on Monday, with contracts in the red across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are posting 10 to 11 cent losses so far on Monday. Kansas City HRW futures are falling 7 to 8 cents so far at midday. Minneapolis spring wheat futures are...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Coast Guard-Led Operation Targets Container Security in San Juan Port
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan, alongside multiple federal partner agencies, recently conducted a comprehensive Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation (MASFO) at a cargo container terminal in the Bay of...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Responders Cap Spewing Well in Louisiana Marsh
The U.S. Coast Guard and Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO) have successfully secured an oil and natural gas discharge from Well 59 located in marshlands near Garden Island Bay,...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Targets US Navy Orders as Trump Seeks Shipbuilding Ties
SEOUL, May 5 (Reuters) – South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean aims to boost its revenue from overseas military vessels to around 4 trillion won ($2.91 billion) by 2030 and hopes to pick up...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
DEME Completes Acquisition of Norwegian Offshore Wind Contractor Havfram
Belgian marine engineering giant DEME has completed its acquisition of Norwegian offshore wind contractor Havfram in a deal valued at approximately 900 million euros. The acquisition, first announced on April...
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Cattle Futures Post Another Round of New Contract Highs
Livestock markets rounded out last week's trade with a higher close. Thanks to a strong fundamental backdrop, that has propelled futures higher yet again. How much more upside is left?
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
USS Miguel Keith Completes Historic Overhaul at Japanese Shipyard
The U.S. Navy’s expeditionary mobile base USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) has completed a groundbreaking five-month Regular Overhaul (ROH) at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Yokohama, Japan. The $12 million maintenance...
