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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 Mixed on Thursday Morning
Wheat posted Wednesday losses across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were down 6 to 8 cents at the final bell. Preliminary open interest was down 4,330 contracts. Kansas City HRW contracts were 8 to 9 cents lower at the close. MPLS spring wheat closed the Wednesday session with contracts...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Extending Gains Early on Thursday
Soybeans are trading with Thursday morning gains of 2 to 4 ½ cents. The soybean market held onto gains on Wednesday, with contracts closing 1 to 6 cents higher. Preliminary open interest was up 3,204 contracts. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 5 1/4 cents at $9.90...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Bouncing Back on Thursday Morning
Corn futures are trading with contracts are up 1 ½ to 2 ½ cents so far on Thursday morning. The corn market fell lower on Wednesday, with losses of 3 to 4 cents across the front months. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 2 ¾ cents...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Chinese Exporters Retreat From US as Tariffs Erode Profitability
For an increasing number of Chinese exporters, many of whom battled through the trade war in President Donald Trump’s first term and who have invested years to capture the spending power of American shoppers, it may be closing time in the US.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
UK Government Commits £300 Million to Boost Offshore Wind Supply Chain
The UK government has announced a significant investment of £300 million through Great British Energy to strengthen the nation’s offshore wind manufacturing capabilities and supply chains. The investment will focus...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Hold Gains on Wednesday
The soybean market held onto gains on Wednesday, with contracts closing 1 to 6 cents higher. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 5 1/4 cents at $9.90 1/2. Soymeal futures were mixed, with front months 20 cents to $1.10/ton lower, as Soy Oil futures were up 5...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Weakness Continues on Wednesday
Wheat posted Wednesday losses across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were down 6 to 8 cents at the final bell. Kansas City HRW contracts were 8 to 9 cents lower at the close. MPLS spring wheat closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 3 to cents. The next few...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Pressure Extends to Wednesday
The corn market fell lower on Wednesday, with losses of 3 to 4 cents across the front months. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 2 ¾ cents at $4.46 3/4. Pressure also came from a stronger dollar index. Weekly EIA data showed ethanol production rising 21,000...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Industry Leaders Warn of Supply Chain Crisis as Trump Tariffs Hit US-China Trade
Container shipping between China and the United States faces unprecedented disruption following the implementation of new Trump administration tariffs on U.S. imports from China, with industry leaders warning of potential...
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about hindsight
Still kicking the same dead horse, but this time with a little more enthusiasm.
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Trump’s 100% Tariff Proposal on Chinese Cranes Could Leave U.S. Ports with Few Options
Chinese cranes that load and unload containers from ships are the latest target of the Trump administration’s attempt to boost domestic manufacturing, even as no US industry for the equipment exists.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
UK’s Carrier Strike Group Sets Sail for Eight-Month Indo-Pacific Deployment
The Royal Navy‘s flagship HMS Prince of Wales departed Portsmouth today, leading the UK’s premier naval deployment of 2025. The carrier strike group embarks on an ambitious eight-month mission spanning...