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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
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
U.S. Coast Guard Shutters HOMEPORT Platform in Blow to Maritime Industry
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Homeport portal, a critical online platform for maritime operations since 2005, was permanently taken offline on April 12, 2025, leaving the maritime industry scrambling to adapt...
From
Jim Wyckoff
via
Barchart
July Soft Red Winter Wheat Prices May Have Found a Bottom. Here Are the Levels to Watch Before You Buy.
Poor weather conditions in winter wheat country have likely reduced production potential.
From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
A Choppy Grain Trade to Start the Week
Grain markets were choppy in Monday’s trade, with similar action in the overnight and early morning session. These are the levels to watch for in today’s trade
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Losses Continuing on Tuesday Morning
Wheat futures are extending the losses on Tuesday morning. The complex gave back most of Friday’s gains, as losses extended across the three exchanges on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were back down 8 to 9 cents in the front months at the close. Kansas City HRW contracts closed with 12...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Falling Back to Start Tuesday
Soybeans are showing 5 to 8 cent losses early on Tuesday morning. Beans closed the Monday session with contracts mixed, as nearbys were 1 to 3 cents weaker. New crop contracts were up as much as 3 cents in November. Preliminary open interest was down 8,197 contracts. CmdtyView’s national front...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Popping Higher on Tuesday Morning
The corn market is trading with Tuesday morning gains, led again by the new crop up 2 ¼ cents. Futures closed the Monday session with contracts 1 to 5 ¼ cents in the red, led by the nearbys. Preliminary open interest was up 9,972 contracts. The front month CmdtyView national...
From
Malte Humpert
via
gCaptain
US Coast Guard Seeking Information To Fast-Track Icebreaker Construction To Just 36 months
The U.S. Coast Guard has published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input about construction of a medium-size icebreaker in just three years. The RFI is addressed to both U.S. and international shipyards highlighting the recent efforts to collaborate with Arctic partners in Canada and Finland as part of the newly established ICE Pact.
From
Reuters
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gCaptain
Swedish Probe Finds No Conclusive Evidence of Deliberate Cable Damage by Chinese Ship
A Swedish probe found no conclusive evidence to suggest that a Chinese ship had deliberately dragged its anchor to damage two Baltic Sea cables, Sweden's Accident Investigation Authority said on Tuesday, though a separate investigation remains under way.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Port of Long Beach Claims Top Spot as U.S. Ports Brace for Trade War Hit
The Port of Long Beach has emerged as America’s busiest container port in the first quarter of 2025, achieving record-breaking cargo volumes ahead of what could be a dramatic downturn...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Maritime Labor Reforms Set to Transform Seafarer Rights by 2027
The International Labour Organization (ILO) on Friday approved groundbreaking updates to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), marking a significant victory for seafarer rights and working conditions. The comprehensive reforms, negotiated...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
NYK to Merge Three Bulk Units Into New 91-Ship Entity
Three NYK Group shipping companies are set to merge into a new entity called NYK Bulkship Partners Co., Ltd. The integration, scheduled for January 2026, will combine the operations of...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans See New Crop Strength on Monday
Soybeans closed the Monday session with contracts mixed, as nearbys were 1 to 3 cents weaker. New crop contracts were up as much as 3 cents in November. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down a penny at $9.89 3/4. Soymeal futures closed with losses of 70 cents...