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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
via
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
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
USTR’s New Maritime Fee Regime Sparks Industry Pushback
Liner shipping association the World Shipping Council (WSC) has raised significant concerns about the newly announced U.S. Trade Representative port fee regime, warning of potential adverse effects on American trade...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Trump Administration Opens Pacific Remote Islands Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday opening the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) to commercial fishing, marking a substantial change in U.S. fishing policy. The proclamation...
From
Nick Ehrenberg
via
Barchart
Updated, Cattle Holds 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement at 193.50 Keeping The long Term Trend Positive
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
From
Malte Humpert
via
gCaptain
US Coast Guard Negotiating With Finland’s Rauma Marine For Construction of Up to Five Icebreakers, Helsinki Press Reports
In what could dramatically accelerate expansion of U.S. Arctic capabilities the Coast Guard is reportedly in negotiations with Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) for three to five medium-sized icebreakers....
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
US Steps Up Houthi Campaign With Deadly Strikes on Red Sea Oil Port
The US attacked a key Yemen oil port controlled by the Houthis overnight and killed dozens of people, according to the Iran-backed militants, raising the specter of a widening conflict in the Middle East.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
USTR Targets China’s Maritime Dominance With New Fee Structure and U.S.-Build Incentives
Scaled-back from earlier proposals, the final USTR plan softens fee levels and offers exemptions and incentives, aiming to curb Chinese dominance without crippling global trade flows. The U.S. Trade Representative...
From
Ben DiCostanzo
via
Barchart
Cattle Markets Continue to Impress
Cattle Markets rally in front of Cattle on Feed as positive cash expectations drive futures higher
From
Jim Roemer
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Barchart
(DOWNLOAD A FREE REPORT) Factors affecting global commodity weather for wheat, corn and sugar
Jim's video zooms in on the big picture of crucial crops
From
Bill Allen
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Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
With Trade Deals on the Horizon, Prepare for the Markets to Move.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Slips Lower into 3-day Weekend
Corn futures failed to hold the slight midday gains into the close on Thursday, with loses of fractionally to 2 cents. May was back down 8 cents this week, as December was up 2 ½ cents. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 ¾ cents...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Slips Late on Thursday to Close Mixed
The wheat markets closed the Thursday session on the mixed side, pulling back from early gains. Chicago SRW futures saw 1 to 2 cent gains to closed out Thursday, as May was down 7 cents this week. Kansas City HRW was the weak spot, steady to down 3 cents on...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Retreat into the Weekend
Soybeans fell lower on Thursday, with losses of 1 to 3 cents heading into the 3-day weekend. May beans were down 6 ¼ cents this week, as November was up 7 cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 2 cents at $9.85 3/4. Soymeal futures was back...