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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
Oliver Sloup
via
Barchart
Grain Markets Stabilize Overnight
Grain markets have been lower at the start of the week but are attempting to find their footing int he Wednesday morning trade.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Getting a Wednesday Morning Pop Higher
Corn futures are firm to 3 cents higher to kick off the Wednesday trade. The corn market was mixed on Tuesday, as the recent bull spreads were unwinding. Nearbys were down 3 to 4 cents at the close, with new crop December up 2 ¼ cents. The May-December corn spread...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Trying to Pull Out Some Gains on Wednesday Morning
Wheat is higher across all three exchanges early on Wednesday. The complex posted weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures closed with losses of 5 to 6 cents on the Tuesday session. Kansas City HRW posted losses of 1 to 3 cents at the...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Back to Higher Trade on Wednesday Morning
Soybeans are trading with some Wednesday morning strength, as contracts are steady to 3 cents in the green. The soybean market closed with mixed action on Tuesday, as front months were down 3 to 6 cents. New crop November was up 1 ¼ cents. Preliminary open interest was down 3,767...
From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Temu, Shein See US Sales Surge Ahead of Small-Parcel Tariff
Online shopping giants Temu and Shein saw their sales rebound in March and April as US shoppers stockpiled products like makeup brushes and home appliances before tariff-led price increases set in.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Closes Mixed, as New Crop Bids Up
The corn market posted mixed trade, as the recent bull spreads unwind. Nearbys were down 3 to 4 cents at the close, with new crop December up 2 ¼ cents. The May-December corn spread is down to 17 cents, after being over 30 cents on Friday. The front month CmdtyView...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Weakness Extends into Tuesday’s Close
The wheat complex posted extended weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures closed with losses of 5 to 6 cents on the Tuesday session. Kansas City HRW posted losses of 1 to 3 cents at the final bell. MPLS spring wheat was down 3...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybean Posts Mixed Trade, as New Crop Holds Up
The soybean market closed with mixed action on Tuesday, as front months were down 3 to 6 cents. New crop November was up 1 ¼ cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 6 cents at $9.83. Soymeal futures posted losses of 30 cents to $2.90/ton, with Soy...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
U.S. Navy Expands Maritime Border Security Mission with USS Stockdale Deployment
The US Navy continues to strengthen its southern border security presence with the deployment of USS Stockdale (DDG 106), which departed Naval Base San Diego on April 11, 2025. The...
From
Bill Allen
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Soybean Oil About to Takeoff? Are All the Grains About to Rally? Cattle on Feed Report Thursday
From
Walsh Trading
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Soybean Oil About to Takeoff? Are All the Grains About to Rally? Cattle on Feed Report Thursday