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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
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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.
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
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Major Offshore Wind Developer has Stopped Activities in United States
One of the world's top offshore wind developers, Germany's RWE, has stopped work on its U.S. projects for now in light of recent moves against the industry by the Trump administration, its CEO said in a text published ahead of the firm's annual meeting.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Edging Out Gains on Friday
Wheat is trading with gains so far on Friday across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are fractionally higher at midday. Kansas City HRW contracts are showing fractional gains. MPLS spring wheat is steady to down a penny. May options expire today. Export Sales data shows a total of 21.483...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Posting Mixed Friday Trade
The soybean market is slipping 1 to 2 cents in the front months and showing 1 ½ gains in November. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price down 2 cents at $10.03 ¾. Soymeal futures are up $1.80/ton, as Soy Oil futures are down 36 points on the session. May...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Mixed at Midday
The corn market is trading with contracts steady to 1 ½ cents higher in the nearbys and a penny lower in December. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was is up 1 1/2 cents at $4.52. The CBOT is raising daily price limits for corn futures by a...
From
Editorial
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gCaptain
Opinion: China’s Shipbuilding Dominance and Global Trade Competition in Context
The nation’s output has left competitors in its wake, but a reckoning was always likely, writes MSI’s Stuart Nicolls. By Stuart Nicoll (MSI) – With data for activity in the...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Trump Signs Executive Order Boosting Deep-Sea Mining Industry
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, marking his latest attempt to boost U.S. access to nickel, copper and other critical minerals used widely across the economy.
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Reuters
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gCaptain
China Waives Tariffs on Some U.S. Goods, but Denies Trump’s Claim That Talks are Underway
China exempted some U.S. imports from its steep tariffs in a sign on Friday that the trade war between the two countries could be easing, though China quickly knocked down U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that negotiations were underway.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
CMA CGM Becomes Majority Owner of South America’s Largest Container Terminal Operator
French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM Group has completed its acquisition of a controlling 51% stake in Santos Brasil Participações S/A, marking a significant expansion of its terminal operations...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Höegh Autoliners Reports Strong Q1 Despite Global Challenges
Höegh Autoliners ASA reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with substantial revenue gains and strategic expansions amid increasing global uncertainty. The Norwegian roll-on/roll-off vessel operator posted...
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Soybean Futures are Trading Above Their Breakout Zone
Soybean futures are out above significant resistance in the early morning trade, will the strength last into the weekend or will the rally fizzle out?
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Getting Some Buying Early on Friday
Wheat is trading with contracts higher, led be spring wheat futures. The wheat market closed the Thursday session with contracts steady to slightly higher across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 1 to 2 cents higher at the close at midday. Kansas City HRW contracts saw stead to fractionally...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Mixed to Start Friday Trade
Corn prices are trading in either side of unchanged early on Friday, with contracts within a penny of unchanged. Futures closed out Thursday trade with contracts up 2 to 5 ¼ cents, bouncing from recent weakness. Preliminary open interest was down 26,893 contracts on Thursday, as 35,687 contracts were out...