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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
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about second chances or new romances
Cattle on Feed: 98%, Placed 105%, Marketed 101%, 11.63 million head on feed
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
U.S. Forces Strike Houthi Fuel Port in Yemen
U.S. forces have conducted strikes on the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa fuel port in Yemen as part of ongoing efforts to curtail the Iran-backed group’s ability to threaten maritime commerce in...
From
Oliver Sloup
via
Barchart
Grain Markets Retreat Ahead of the Long Weekend
Grain markets saw minor pressure in Thursday's trade. Are technical support levels at risk?
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Yemen Bank for Supporting Houthi Attacks in Red Sea
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned the International Bank of Yemen Y.S.C. (IBY) for providing financial support to the Iran-backed Houthi group....
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Falling Lower on Thursday
Soybeans are trading with 2 to 4 cent losses at Thursday’s midday as they round out the week. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 4 ¼ cents at $9.82 ½. Soymeal futures is back down $1.80/ton, as Soy Oil futures are up 35 points. The CME will...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Popping Higher on Thursday
The wheat markets are trading with contracts higher across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are trading with 4 to 5 cent gains so far on Thursday. Kansas City HRW is trading with 1 to 3 cent gains so far at midday. MPLS spring wheat is up 2 to 4...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Equinor Weighs Legal Challenge to Trump Admin’s Empire Wind Shutdown
Construction activities for the Empire Wind project off New York’s coast have been suspended following a halt work order from the U.S. government, Norwegian energy firm Equinor said Thursday. Empire...
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Global Shippers Await Word on U.S. Plan to Hit China-Built Ships With Port Fees
The U.S. Trade Representative's office will announce its plan on Thursday for levying port fees on China-linked ships as part of President Donald Trump's effort to revive domestic shipbuilding and counter China's dominance on the high seas.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Trump’s Offshore Wind Halt Risks $28 Billion of Investment
With an order to halt work on a wind farm off the coast of New York, the Trump administration dealt the offshore wind industry a damaging blow that puts $28 billion of investment at risk.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Fire Erupts on Car Carrier with Electric Vehicles in Belgian Port of Zeebrugge
A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon aboard a car carrier reportedly carrying 110 electric vehicles in Belgium’s Port of Zeebrugge’s outer harbor. The blaze originated on one of the cargo...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Containership Dismasts Iconic Tall Ship: ATSB Details Fremantle Port Incident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released an interim report detailing last year’s collision involving the Singapore-flagged containership Maersk Shekou and the berthed tall ship STS Leeuwin II, Australia’s...
From
Oliver Sloup
via
Barchart
Grains Mixed into the Last Trading Day of the Week
Grain markets didn’t do much to tip the scale in Wednesday’s trade. Here’s the levels to keep an eye on for the last trading day of the week.