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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.
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Israel Attacks Three Yemeni Ports And Power Plant
July 7 (Reuters) – Israel has attacked Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports and a power plant, the Israeli military said early on Monday, marking the first Israeli attack on Yemen in almost a month....
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Crew Rescued In Red Sea After Attack On Ship Near Yemen
CAIRO, July 6 (Reuters) – The crew of a ship set on fire in an attack in the Red Sea on Sunday abandoned the vessel and were rescued as it took on water, a British maritime agency said, in...
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Explosive Device Likely Damaged Greek Tanker Off Libya Last Week
ATHENS, July 6 (Reuters) – An external explosive device most likely caused the blast that damaged Greek oil tanker Vilamoura as it was sailing off the Libyan coast last week, the vessel’s...
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Russia Reports Ammonia Leak At Leningrad’s Ust-Luga Seaport
By Bloomberg News Jul 6, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Russia reported an ammonia leak at the Ust-Luga seaport in the Leningrad region that authorities said occurred during loading operations on the LPG tanker...
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Japan To Export Used Destroyers To Philippines To Deter China
TOKYO, July 6 (Reuters) – Japan will export used navy destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its deterrence against China’s maritime expansion, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday, as the two U.S. allies increase cooperation...
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Vessel Under Attack in Red Sea as Armed Security Team Returns Fire Near Yemen
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center is reporting an “ongoing” maritime security incident in the Red Sea off Yemen, where a vessel came under attack approximately 51 nautical miles...
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Petronas To Drill Three Exploration Wells At Suriname Offshore Block
PARAMARIBO, July 5 (Reuters) – Petronas will begin drilling on Sunday, the first of three wells in an exploration campaign aimed at finding additional oil reserves at its offshore Block 52 in Suriname, state company Staatsolie...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Container Import Growth Set to Reverse as Tariffs and Ship Fees Loom
Despite strong growth in early 2025, U.S. container ports are bracing for significant volume declines due to new tariffs and planned shipping fees. The ten largest U.S. container ports recorded...
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Jim Wyckoff
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How Is Moody’s U.S. Debt Downgrade Impacting Commodities Markets and for How Long?
The debt downgrade news is likely to wear off by the end of this week.
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Austin Schroeder
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Wheat Posting Gains on Wednesday
The wheat market is trading with another round of strength at Wednesday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are 8 to 9 cents in the green. Kansas City HRW contracts a trading with contracts 7 to 8 cents higher so far on Wednesday. Minneapolis spring wheat futures are up 10 to 11...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Pushing Higher at Midday
The bean market is trading with contracts 10 to 14 cents higher so far on Wednesday. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price is up 11 3/4 cents to $10.15 1/4. Soymeal futures are $1.40/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures up 63 points. USDA will release their weekly Export Sales...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Rallying into Wednesday
The corn market is posting fresh intraday highs at midday, with contracts 6 to 8 cents in the green. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 7 cents at $4.34 3/4. EIA’s weekly update showed a rebound in ethanol production of 43,000 barrels per day to...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Launches First Deep-Sea Mineral Lease Evaluation in 30 Years Near American Samoa
The Department of Interior has initiated its first mineral lease sale evaluation in over 30 years, targeting deep-sea critical minerals in waters offshore American Samoa. This groundbreaking move comes as...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. FMC Launches Investigation into Flags of Convenience Amid Growing Safety Concerns
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a nonadjudicatory investigation into vessel flagging practices that may create unfavorable conditions for U.S. shipping trade. The investigation comes amid mounting concerns...
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Oliver Sloup
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Wheat futures were the leader in Tuesday's trade. Can the rally continue?
A shift in fundamentals and technicals have helped propel wheat futures higher over the last week. Is there more upside left or will this be another short lived relief rally?
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Gains Pushing to Wednesday
Wheat is trading with higher on Wednesday to push the rally a little further. The wheat complex posted a fresh round of buying on Tuesday, with double digit gains across all three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were up 16 to 17 cents on the session. Tuesday’s Preliminary open interest was...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Gains Extending to Wednesday Morning
The corn market is trading with contracts 2 to 4 cents higher early on Wednesday. Futures were helped by a stronger wheat complex on Tuesday, as contracts closed with 6 to 7 cent nearby gains. Tuesday’s preliminary open interest was up 5,703 contracts. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash...
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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Pushing Higher on Wednesday AM Trade
The bean market is trading with contracts 8 to 9 cents in the green. Soybeans saw higher trade at Tuesday’s close, with contracts up 2 to 4 cents across most front months. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 2 ¼ cents to $10.03 1/2. Soymeal futures were up 70...
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Malte Humpert
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EU Sanctions Three MOL Gas Carriers Associated With Russia’s Yamal LNG
In a surprise move the EU significantly tightened its sanctions against Russia’s liquefied natural gas sector. Brussels’ 17th sanctions package announced yesterday includes three newbuild LNG carriers managed by Japanese Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. (MOL) under charter with Russian energy projects.